Tar Sands

Environmentalists Charged with “Terrorism Hoax” for Too Much Glitter on Their Banner

Two environmentalists in Oklahoma may be the first protesters prosecuted for a “terrorism hoax” after they unfurled a banner covered in glitter.

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TransCanada Is Secretly Briefing Police About Keystone XL Protests and Urging Terrorism Prosecutions

New documents show that TransCanada has been secretly instructing police about Keystone XL protesters and urging terrorism prosecutions.

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7 Ways Canadian Environmental Groups Are Being Attacked as “Terrorists”

Environmentalists in Canada are being classified as terrorists for protesting the Keystone XL and Northern Gateway tar sands pipelines. Here’s how.

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From Tim DeChristopher to Tar Sands Protests, the Environmental Movement Steps Up Civil Disobedience

One month ago, environmental activist Tim DeChristopher was sentenced to two years in prison for non-violent disobedience. The sentence was harsher than those handed down to people who burned churches and threatened black leaders. It was a sentence intended — like so many disproportionate sentences against activists — to send a message. But what message? […]

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