UPDATE: learn more about who Daniel Hale is and why he’s important in this recently published New York Magazine article This is the first I’ve heard of Creech but it’s something we all need to learn more about. 60 miles from Las Vegas This fall will mark the 12th year CODEPINK, Veterans for Peace +…
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The Last Time Democracy Almost Died, by Jill Lepore — Rise Up Times
I’ve read Jill Lepore’s work before and know her as a meticulous researcher and an articulate writer. Her essay will take 5 minutes or less to read and is well-worth your time to do so. “It’s a paradox of democracy that the best way to defend it is to attack it, to ask more of…
Lethal Force Against Pipeline Protests? Defending the Sacred”: Indigenous Water Protectors — Rise Up Times
Critics say [Governor] Noem is turning the National Guard into a private mercenary force targeting migrants, but the governor’s plans for the National Guard could encompass other activities. “This, to me, is an extension of the fight that’s happening all over Mother Earth, protecting the last beautiful places, protecting the sacred,” Resistance to construction of […]…
Key Witness in US Case Against Assange Changes His Story, by Joe Lauria — Rise Up Times
This is what is called reasonable doubt. “This is the end of the case against Julian Assange.” -Edward Snowden Key Witness in US Case Against Assange Changes His Story, by Joe Lauria — Rise Up Times
Assange’s Father on US Tour, includes Minneapolis/St. Paul — Rise Up Times
“Assange’s family members will meet with activists, press, and policymakers to raise awareness of the importance of protecting whistleblowers and journalists, and to advocate for the release of Julian Assange, whom the United Nations has declared “arbitrarily detained” since 2010.” Assange’s Father on US Tour, includes Minneapolis/St. Paul — Rise Up Times please spread the word
Standing with Women Water Protectors, by Barbara Williams — Rise Up Times
“The proposed monstrosity would snake through 200 pristine lakes and rivers in Northern Minnesota including watersheds for the wild rice that is unique to this part of the world and has been intrinsic to the Anishinaabeg/Ojibwe way of life for centuries. A spill could permanently destroy rice beds as well as the fish and wildlife habitat.”…
The Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Becomes Law, by Marie Braun — Rise Up Times
“The U.S., the only nation to ever use nuclear weapons, should take the lead in convening talks with the other eight nuclear nations with the goal of working toward the elimination of these horrendous weapons and becoming signatories of the new landmark Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” The Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Becomes Law,…
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