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Though the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much with us, recent events have led people across the globe to take back to the streets in solidarity, to demand an end to systemic racism. Racial discrimination, poverty, homelessness, the growing wealth gap, mass incarceration, endless wars, environmental destruction, loss of biodiversity on our planet, climate chaos and more, all have their roots in a system that values profit over people, extraction and exploitation over sustainability, short term personal gain for a few over the common good for all, division over community cohesion. People are rising up all over the world to say enough is enough. The stuggle for basic human rights--including the right of every person to be treated with respect and dignity and to live in a just and nurturing society--and the struggle for a livable planet for all, are one in the same. There is no going back to the old 'normal.' We are living in a moment when the future is truly ours to make. Together we can build a better future. But the time to take action--in our homes, in our communities, in our growing global virtually-connected movement--is NOW.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic is still very much with us, recent events have led people across the globe to take back to the streets in solidarity, to demand an end to systemic racism. Racial discrimination, poverty, homelessness, the growing wealth gap, mass incarceration, endless wars, environmental destruction, loss of biodiversity on our planet, climate chaos and more, all have their roots in a system that values profit over people, extraction and exploitation over sustainability, short term personal gain for a few over the common good for all, division over community cohesion. People are rising up all over the world to say enough is enough. The stuggle for basic human rights--including the right of every person to be treated with respect and dignity and to live in a just and nurturing society--and the struggle for a livable planet for all, are one in the same. There is no going back to the old 'normal.' We are living in a moment when the future is truly ours to make. Together we can build a better future. But the time to take action--in our homes, in our communities, in our growing global virtually-connected movement--is NOW.
Looking for a place to show your solidarity with the movement and your fellow earthlings? Please check out the links below.
Looking for a place to show your solidarity with the movement and your fellow earthlings? Please check out the links below.
8 Water Protectors Blockade Line 3 Fueling Station
8 Water Protectors Blockade Line 3 Fueling Station
(Park Rapids, MN; Feb. 4, 2021) Thursday morning, eight water protectors locked to one another with barrels of concrete and a piano blockaded an Enbridge fueling station and worksite as dozens more held space.
(Park Rapids, MN; Feb. 4, 2021) Thursday morning, eight water protectors locked to one another with barrels of concrete and a piano blockaded an Enbridge fueling station and worksite as dozens more held space.
As piano music floated through the early morning light, Water Protectors sang and uplifted the Native-led struggle to protect Anishinaabe territory, sacred wild rice, and stand with Mother Earth. Line 3 poses a 10% expansion of tar sands production; tar sands is the dirtiest fossil fuel on earth.
The location is near the proposed crossing by Line 3 through the Shell River, one of many river crossings sought by Enbridge, including the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Last weekend, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar visited the Mississippi headwaters and the Giniw Collective encampment, one of several along the route.
Please watch two short videos created by people from New England who travelled to the site to act insolidarity with the Anishinaabe peoples of Minnesota by clicking the thumbnail images:
Some of the Water Protectors who travelled to the site were from Maine. Please click arrow to read quotes from three of them :
Rayna Palm, a teacher from mid-coast Maine, said, “I am here first and foremost to follow indigenous leadership. I am 24 years old and my whole life I have felt the pull and beauty of our world and home. I remember being 4 years old and learning about climate change and the destruction of land and peoples and being deeply frightened. It is only becoming more urgent and necessary to act. Line 3 travels through so many wild lands, waters, and indigenous homes. It draws a clear picture of destruction in its path. I know it is easy to feel vulnerable, scared, tired, and discouraged. But together we can with the power of community and love, stop line 3.”
Jay O’har, a Quaker from Portland, ME, said, “As a person of faith I am moved to action by a call from indigenous leadership to protect the water and defend treaty rights from a government corporate power that continue to perpetuate the false doctrine of discovery and supremacy. For me this is a call to shared liberation to stop Line 3 and build a new relationship to the earth and among all people.” Jay continued, “Our group is here to follow indigenous leadership, defend life, stop line 3, and embody as much love as possible. We are a network committed to climate action and racial justice. We follow BIPOC leadership whenever we can and practice reparations.”
Ethan Hughes from Belfast, Maine said, “I have two daughters and I care about all children’s future. I will do anything I can to protect life while following BIPOC leadership. Risk aversion leads to great harm.” Ethan continued, “I was a marine biologist and educator when I saw the ocean collapsing, I became a water protector. I also follow indigenous leadership because they hold and have fought to protect for 100s of years a wisdom much more profound than science. A wisdom humanity desperately needs at this time for our collective survival and liberation. I am also here for my daughters and all children. Line 3 represents the destruction of the Mississippi watershed, breaking the treaties, oppression of indigenous people, speeding up the climate crisis, and sixth mass extinction. It is time to risk everything for love and justice. Together we will stop line 3.”
A National Call for Moral Revival! Please join thie network of moral leaders in over 40 states who are shifting the moral narrative to bring much needed attention to systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the war economy.
A National Call for Moral Revival! Please join thie network of moral leaders in over 40 states who are shifting the moral narrative to bring much needed attention to systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the war economy.
Join the Movement to fight for Freedom, Liberation and Justice by signing up for updates, supporting Black Lives Matters' critically important work.
Join the Movement to fight for Freedom, Liberation and Justice by signing up for updates, supporting Black Lives Matters' critically important work.
Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion
XR has come to Maine! Please check out Midcoast Maine Extinction Rebellion MMXR on Facebook!
XR has come to Maine! Please check out Midcoast Maine Extinction Rebellion MMXR on Facebook!
350 Maine is a grassroots movement dedicated to fighting for climate justice. We grow our power collectively to find real and lasting solutions, to end our dependence on fossil fuels, and to build a healthy, sustainable life for people and the planet.
350 Maine is a grassroots movement dedicated to fighting for climate justice. We grow our power collectively to find real and lasting solutions, to end our dependence on fossil fuels, and to build a healthy, sustainable life for people and the planet.
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