...So think "resistance" with all your aching heart, a word that must become our promise to what is left of this planet. Gather the others: you already know them. The brave, smart, militant, and, most of all, serious, and together take aim. Do it carefully, but do it.
Then fire for all you're worth.
defend that which you love.
“When I dare to be powerful – to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”
Wed, Oct 13 2021
‘Antithetical to science’: When deep-sea research meets mining interests
This article originally appeared in Mongabay. Editor’s note: We know less about the bottom of the sea than we know about outter space. We really require no scientific evidence to know that mining is bad for the environment where ever it occures. It [...]
Tue, Oct 12 2021
Historical and social change
This article is from the blog buildingarevolutionarymovement. This post looks at what is social change, causes of social change, what is historical change, and theories of social and historical change. This final section of the post includes something on [...]
Mon, Oct 11 2021
In ‘Historic’ Vote, UN Human Rights Council Recognizes Right to Clean Environment
This article originally appeared in Common Dreams Editor’s note: Althought this is mostly symbolic, it is a good symbol to use. Much like Free, Prior and Informed Constent is for Indigenious People. “Today’s historic decision is the [...]
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Ayoreo appeal to Inter-American Commission to save their forest from destruction
This article originally appeared in Survival International. Featured image: The Ayoreo have previously blocked the trans-Chaco Highway to draw attention to government inaction over the destruction of their forest. © GAT/ Survival The survival of the last [...]
Sat, Oct 09 2021
CALL TO ACTION: OCTOBER 9th-15th WEEK OF ACTION #ALLOUTFORWEDZINKWA
Original Press Release Cas Yikh of the Gidimt’en Clan are counting on supporters to go ALL OUT in a mobilization for the biggest battle yet to protect our sacred headwaters, Wedzin Kwa. We have remained steadfast in our fight for self-determination, and we [...]
Thu, Oct 07 2021
New Legal Campaign Aims to Protect People and Nature From Polluters’ ‘Irreparable Damage’
Editors note: DGR recognizes that governments can not give rights, they can only take them away. They serve to legitimize the rich and powerful with the laws that they make. “The legal system protects corporations from the outage of injured citizens [...]
Wed, Oct 06 2021
Coal mine plans spark huge protest from India’s tribal people
Editor’s note: The industrial civilization always prioritizes access to resources over rights of indigenous people. DGR believes that those in power break laws when it suits their interest. We stand in solidarity with indigenous struggles to protect [...]
Tue, Oct 05 2021
Capitalism and reforms
This post includes sections on: can capitalism be reformed, proposed reforms, do reforms protect capitalism, why reforms won’t work, and capitalism undoes reforms that benefit ordinary people. This post is critical of reforms because they mostly protect [...]
Mon, Oct 04 2021
‘Momentous Win’: Years of Local Opposition Defeats PennEast Pipeline
Opponents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey cheer “cancellation of this unneeded, dangerous fracked gas pipeline.” This article originally appeared in Common Dreams By Jessica Corbett Environmental and public health advocates on Monday celebrated [...]
Sun, Oct 03 2021
New research shows the power of putting your opponent in a bind
Editor’s note: “The strategies and tactics we choose must be part of a grander strategy. This is not the same as movement-building; taking down civilization does not require a majority or a single coherent movement. A grand strategy is [...]
