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It is a devastating day for the whole world and the future of the planet. President Donald Trump in executive orders approved Dakota Access Pipe Line and Keystone XL Pipline. It is a death blow to environmentalism. If you listen you'll hear the death bells ringing for our planet. The future of our children and our grandchildren are sealed. I have nothing more to say today.
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Trump Executive Orders Approve Dakota, Keystone Pipelines
by Patrick Martin
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/trump-executive-orders-approve-dakota-keystone-pipelines/
President Donald Trump has ordered US government agencies to expedite approval of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, running roughshod over opposition by environmentalists and Native American tribes.
The Never-Ending Indian Wars: Spotlight Returns To Standing Rock
by Stephanie Woodard
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/the-never-ending-indian-wars-spotlight-returns-to-standing-rock/
The second half of the 20th century saw many examples of state-sanctioned violence toward Native people. During the 1960s and 1970s, unarmed members of Northwest tribes were shot at, clubbed, gassed, and arrested—notably at Frank’s Landing, in Washington state—while seeking recognition of treaty-guaranteed fishing rights. For decades, law enforcement officers have roughed up and arrested protesters from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation as they try to shut down the town of Whiteclay, Nebraska. With about a dozen residents, the town exists almost exclusively to bootleg alcohol onto the dry reservation, setting off a cascade of physical and social ills and crime.
Betsy DeVos And Blackwater
by Marc Norton
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/betsy-devos-and-blackwater/
Blackwater founder Erik Prince, who has been called “America’s most notorious mercenary” by author and journalist Jeremy Scahill, has emerged as an influential advisor to the incoming Donald Trump regime. Prince is also the brother of Betsy DeVos, who is in the process of being confirmed as secretary of education — and an advocate for the privatization of public schools.
A Letter To Two Presidents
by Dr Arshad M Khan
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/a-letter-to-two-presidents/
January 20th is unique … unique in that it has been inauguration day in the U.S. since 1937. Thus it is on this day the people have two presidents, one before noon and the incoming one after. This letter then is addressed to two presidents starting with President Barack H. Obama who ends his term of office.
The U.S. Voters’ Rights Amendment: Explained
by William John Cox
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/the-u-s-voters-rights-amendment-explained/
The 2016 election just cost $5 billion and produced two major candidates who were despised by a majority of the People. Given the choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, 45 percent of voting-age Americans did not cast a ballot, and only 46.5 percent of those who did vote choose Trump. Almost three million more voters selected Clinton over Trump, who prevailed only because of the archaic Electoral College. Elected by only one-quarter of the People, his policies, successes, and failures will affect everyone—including the 75 percent of voters who did not hire Donald Trump to be their CEO.
Resistance
by David Sparenberg
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/resistance/
Should you be told that resistance is a disorder due to discontent, turn about! Ask those who tell to help you make peace. But only a peace that makes real the small details of political, social and biotic justice.
Nonviolent Action Is Extremely Powerful
by Robert J Burrowes
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/nonviolent-action-is-extremely-powerful/
Nonviolent action is extremely powerful. Unfortunately, however, activists do not always understand why nonviolence is so powerful and they design ‘direct actions’ that are virtually powerless. I would like to start by posing two questions. Why is nonviolent action so powerful? And why is using it strategically so transformative?
10 Ways Vancouver Created A Greener, More Efficient Transportation System
by Cat Johnson
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/10-ways-vancouver-created-a-greener-more-efficient-transportation-system/
In 2012, the city of Vancouver in Canada’s British Columbia province set a lofty transportation goal — for people to make more than 50 percent of their trips in the city by foot, bicycle, and public transit by 2020. In 2015, the city had already met its target.
Fact Finding Report On Attack On Lawyers In Chhattisgarh Released
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/fact-finding-report-on-attack-on-lawyers-in-chhattisgarh-released/
On 24th January, 2017 a demonstration and Hall meeting was organized by the INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE’S LAWYERS (IAPL) in Mumbai to mark the “International Day of the Endangered Lawyer”. A fact finding report by IAPL “on the attack of Lawyers in Chhattisgarh” was released by Advocate Mihir Desai.
Recent Attacks On Bela Bhatia And Abusive Responses By IG Kalluri In Bastar
by Women Against Sexual Violence and State Repression
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/recent-attacks-on-bela-bhatia-and-abusive-responses-by-ig-kalluri-in-bastar/
IGP Kalluri’s response to the attacks on Bela Bhatia make it amply clear that he is in support of these attacks against Bela. An activist and researcher has been repeatedly attacked, harassed and abused, in full view of the police, and the highest ranking police officer in the district is not only blatantly encouraging these attacks, but is also abusing well-wishers and friends who are calling up to enquire after Bela.
Priyanka Alone Can Not Revive Congress
by Rahul Pandey
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/priyanka-alone-can-not-revive-congress/
Congress as a party has to realise that no single person can change its fate. It can only be attained through collective efforts. Even Modi on his own didn’t change the political landscape of this country in 2014. It was a team effort which involved several stake holders with years of preparation. So, if Congress is eyeing for the second coming in 2019 it shouldn’t rely only on Priyanka as the credit for 2014 debacle goes to everyone within the party.
Time Pass: Youth, Class And Politics Of Waiting In India
by Ashish Singh
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/time-pass-youth-class-and-politics-of-waiting-in-india/
Craig Jeffrey’s book “Time Pass: Youth, Class and Politics of waiting in India” explores various activities of youths of Meerut during the time they wait for something fruitful to happen.
I Was Kidnapped To Subvert Bhangar Movement: KN Ramachandran
by KN Ramachandran
http://www.countercurrents.org/2017/01/25/i-was-kidnapped-to-subvert-bhangar-movement/
The developments in Banghar shows that Mamta Banerjee who came to power using the Singur and Nandigram movements is doing a worse act at Bhangar and the people will not allow her to get away with it. No amount of terror can make the party leaders as well as the people subdued. We appeal to the media and all democratic forces to come forward against the state terror and attack on the villagers of Banghar.
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