News & Commentary
Mar 21, 2017
In an Unprecedented No-Show, the U.S. Pulls Out of Planned Human Rights Hearing
The United States has pulled its participation from hearings planned for today by a regional human rights body that has enjoyed the support of every U.S. administration since its founding.
Feb 27, 2017
Oil and Water Don’t Mix: Why the ACLU Is Standing Up for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
The ACLU has joined 34 tribes in asking a federal court to halt pipeline construction until an environment study can be done.
Jan 26, 2017
Defiant as Ever, Water Protectors Vow to Continue the Fight Against the Dakota ‘Black Snake’ Pipeline
Trump’s outrageous and provocative executive actions took many people by surprise — even the new Republican governor of North Dakota was not consulted before it was signed. People and water protectors we met with this week in Standing Rock were furious and fearful. Despite this, water protectors say they are very resilient and ready to continue their opposition to the pipeline that many call “the black snake.”
Jan 25, 2017
President Trump Says the Dakota Access Pipeline ‘Serves the National Interest,’ Yet It Threatens Indian Rights and the Drinking Water of 18 Million People
Trump wants to expedite “high priority infrastructure projects” like the Dakota Access Pipeline. But whose “priority” is really being served here?
Jan 24, 2017
President Trump Issues Executive Order Allowing Construction of Dakota Access Pipeline
President Trump issued an executive order today to allow the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline through the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
Dec 19, 2016
FAA Helps Police Suppress Reporting From Dakota Pipeline Protests
Since large-scale protests began near Standing Rock, the FAA has instituted three no-fly zones that have banned all civilian aircraft—and therefore prevented any aerial footage for news reports—for miles around the protests.
Dec 05, 2016
Why I Joined My Fellow Vets at Standing Rock this Weekend
A veteran from Minnesota explains why he's standing with Standing Rock.
Nov 23, 2016
Police at Standing Rock Are Using Life-Threatening Crowd-Control Weapons to Crack Down on Water Protectors
Police used tear gas, rubber bullets, concussion grenades, mace, and water cannons against 400 peaceful protesters in North Dakota as they attempted to move two burned trucks off Backwater Bridge just north of the Oceti Sakowin "Water Protector" Camp, which had blocked the main route to the city of Bismarck and delayed emergency services.
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