by Hartman Deetz Editor’s note: The Save the Pine Barrens campaign is working to protect the Atlantic coastal pine barrens in Massachusetts from mining and industrial development by companies like A.D. Makepeace and Borrego Solar. The coastal pine barrens in Plymouth, Carver, and Wareham are […]
by Jean-Luc Pierite No “false solutions” such as carbon markets and net zero schemes and free, prior, and informed consent from Indigenous nations are the demands going into COP26 and going forward. With the support of Rios to Rivers, International Rivers Network, and Empathy Accelerator, […]
by Craig Simpson This year’s Indigenous Peoples Day was much different than last. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boston Marathon was moved from its usual date in April to so-called “Columbus Day.” Indigenous people, including the Massachusett tribe and allies in Newton, stood their […]
by Craig Simpson In Northern Minnesota one of the most important struggles around Indigenous Rights and environmental justice has been going on for almost seven years. It involves Anishinaabe tribes and one of the largest fossil fuel companies in the world–Enbridge Corporation. The stakes are […]
Article and photos by Howie Rotman Wednesday evening, August 25, 2021 hundreds of supporters in solidarity with the First Nation Indigenous-Led movement against the Enbridge Corporation’s construction of the Line 3 tar sands crude oil pipeline held a rally and vigil at the Jamaica Pond […]
by David Detmold After 36 years of delay, the Massachusetts legislature has finally taken a significant step toward changing the racist, insulting imagery and wording of the state’s flag and seal. Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill into law on January 11 that paves […]
by David Detmold After 36 years of delay, on January 6th, 2021, the Massachusetts legislature finally voted to change the state flag and seal. Now, it’s up to Gov. Charlie Baker to sign it. Send a message to Gov. Baker now! Since 1629, the official […]
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