...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.
“When justice comes and when injustices are remedied, they’re not remedied by the initiative of the national government or the politicians. They only respond to the power of social movements.”
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Activists Occupy Site of Proposed Mine That Would Provide 25% of World’s Lithium Supply
Lithium is the miracle element powering your smartphone and under the hood of every electric car. Will batteries save the planet or cause more harm? The controversy is heating up in Nevada. RENO, Nevada Activists aiming to stop an open-pit lithium mine [...]
Sun, Jan 17 2021
Suspension Of Farm Laws In India
This news article describes the impact of corrupt legislation on ordinary working people. The organised protests and solidarity of the public with farmers is an excellent example of how coordinated resistance can enable change. Editor’s note: DGR [...]
Sat, Jan 16 2021
Land Defenders Murdered In Columbia
DGR stand in solidarity with land defenders in the Philippines“ and Colombia, where we see the highest levels of murders of environmental activists. “For years, land and environmental defenders have been the first line of defence against climate [...]
Fri, Jan 15 2021
Green Flame: Chaos in Washington D.C.
This episode, recorded January 7th 2021 is a round table discussion of the January 6th protest and riots in Washington D.C. in the U.S. Capitol. The hosts for this episode are Max Wilbert and Jennifer Murnan. They are joined by Saba Malik and Will Falk. [...]
Thu, Jan 14 2021
Whale Populations Still at a Fraction of Historic Levels
Derrick Jensen interviews activists each week. This week Derrick interviews Cayte Bosler. Cayte is an investigative environmental journalist and a graduate student at Columbia University. She researches solutions for protecting biodiversity and has worked [...]
Wed, Jan 13 2021
Ready To Resist
In this short essay Salonika relates what resistance personally means to her. By Salonika The system is fucked-up. If you are reading this, you probably know this already. You’re here because you know how fucked-up the system is. You know that it is [...]
Tue, Jan 12 2021
To The Grandchildren
by The Invisible Warrior / Illahee Spirit Runners I have been asked to write a letter to someones grandchildren for the solstice. I think this fitting since i have no children. Sometimes i think of the movement as my children and is certainly a [...]
Mon, Jan 11 2021
‘Great concern’ as study finds microplastics in human placentas
By Elizabeth Claire Alberts / Mongabay A new study has found microplastics present inside human placentas, which could potentially affect fetal health and development. The microplastics probably entered the women’s bodies through ingestion and inhalation, [...]
Sun, Jan 10 2021
Green Flame: Poetry Celebration
In this final Green Flame episode of 2020, we listen to a discussion between Jennifer Murnan and Trinity La Fey about the love and support of women, resistance, writing, reminders of beauty, performance and people. We are blessed with Trinity’s [...]
Sat, Jan 09 2021
Net Zero and Other Climate Delusions
Facing The Truth by Elisabeth Robson “In order to maintain our way of living, we must tell lies to each other, and especially to ourselves.” — Derrick Jensen On November 6, 2020, I allowed myself one breath out, a breath of relief that a despicable [...]
