WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Statement of Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch: “We are relieved that the Obama administration is showing the Standing Rock Sioux the dignity and respect they deserve by halting further construction of the Dakota Access pipeline on or near their sacred lands and water[Read More…]
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National Nurses United Hails Federal Move to Halt Dakota Pipeline, Praise Unity of First Nations, Veterans, Other Activists
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. National Nurses United on Sunday congratulated leaders of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and thousands of supporters, including 2,000 veterans assembled over the weekend, for the news that the federal government will deny authorization for the Dakota Access Pipeline to go through tribal lands posing a[Read More…]
Earthjustice: Victory for Standing Rock — DAPL Easement Not Granted
Phillip Ellis / Earthjustice The Dakota Access Corporation was not granted the easement needed for construction under Lake Oahe; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moves to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for alternative routes WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would not[Read More…]
CREDO Action Statement on Major Setback for Dakota Access Pipeline
SAN FRANCISCO -(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. – CREDO Deputy Political Director Josh Nelson released the following statement yesterday in response to the news that the Obama administration has denied an easement needed to complete construction of the Dakota Access pipeline: “Today’s news shows that when progressives fight, we win,” said CREDO[Read More…]
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio with David Murray in Rare Chicago Concert on Monday, December 12 at Alhambra
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2016. The Kahil El’Zabar All Star Ritual Trio will perform a Holiday concert on Monday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at the Alhambra Palace Restaurant’s Marrakesh Room, 1240 West Randolph in Chicago. Kahil El’Zabar, brings together three modern music masters, who have all been at the forefront of creative[Read More…]
Trump Launches Sunday Twitter Tirade Against China, This is NOT Going to End Well
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2016 By Jen Hayden Someone needs to take Donald Trump’s phone away because he is on the verge of doing real, lasting damage to the economy and safety of the United States. This afternoon he’s launched into a Twitter rant about the U.S. trade deal with China[Read More…]
Army Corps of Engineers Will Not Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline Crossing
Perhaps the most important nonviolent resistance movement of our generation rages on in North Dakota NORTH DAKOTA–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2016. The Department of the Army will not approve an easement that would allow the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline to cross under Lake Oahe in North Dakota, the Army’s Assistant Secretary for[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of December 4, 2016
Artwork by Mary Ann Trzyna is featured in Tall Grass Arts Association’s ‘A Winter’s Tale’ exhibit Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Park Forest’s Tall Grass Arts Association’s current exhibition is ‘A Winter’s Tale’ featuring the paintings, drawings and photographs by six regional. Nearly fifty works fill the gallery walls with images[Read More…]
New York Asks Trump for Its One Million Dollars A Day Back
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2016 By Heavy Mettle Good for the New York City Council! Even if Trump doesn’t pay a penny of it back to NY at least they are shining a spotlight on this scum sucking pond dweller. This is not a zero-sum game. Pay to protect Trump’s fat[Read More…]
Sanctuary Cities Stand Firm Against Trump’s Deportation Plans, Despite the Threat of Lost Funds
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2016 By lizbirge Back of city bus in San Francisco with large sign declaring San Francisco as a sanctuary city. “We’re not afraid of you,” seems to be the message from sanctuary cities to President-elect Donald Trump. Sanctuary cities—those that limit their cooperation with federal immigration authority’s[Read More…]
