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Things are escalating in Standing Rock and we need to unify, act now!…so if you are in Philadelphia region, come join us.
LOCATION: 720 5th Street, #311 – buzz to let you in.
Time: 7PM
GENERAL GOALS:
– Plan Upcoming Actions
– Trip to DC!?
– Review Logistics – Media/PublicRelations/Contacts/Fundraising..etc
– & anything else we may need to check in or table it.
MORE INFO:
The Dakota Access pipeline would transport over 500,000 barrels of oil each day across four states. It would cross the Missouri river twice. One crossing occurs half a mile north of the Standing Rock Reservation, at a location of great cultural significance. Pipeline failure is an eventuality, and the Standing Rock Sioux would be the first hit by the tainted water supply (some 10 million down river would also be affected).
A large grassroots campaign killed the northern leg of the KXL pipeline and we can do it again! While many of us are unable to travel to North Dakota, we can still support their struggle with donations and by organizing solidarity rallies. Solidarity rallies send a clear signal: you are not alone and your message is resonating far and wide.
[Septermber 6 from 7PM to 9PM at 720 N5th St]
There are some important legal events occurring in the coming weeks that we need to plan to influence and react to.
Sept. 9: Decision in DC
Judge James Boasberg who heard the lawsuit of the Standing Rock Sioux against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on 8/24 will announce his ruling. The Tribe accuses the USACE of permitting land to Dakota Access without proper consultation or a sufficient environmental assessment.
Sept. 14: Hearing in DC
Standing Rock vs. USACE will have another hearing.
