Mayor Calvin Tillman wrote a letter to US Congressman Michael Burgess asking him to reconsider his support for the Keystone XL Pipeline. The letter addresses the massive land grab, "a minimum of 24,000 acres of private property that will be … [Read more...]
Neiman Marcus invests record profits in the dirtiest of dirty energies -Tar Sands Oil
Neiman Marcus raked in record profits during their first-quarter this fiscal year. While the rest of us are eating cake, the "most affluent luxury customers are 'spending with confidence.'" NM sales associates now have smart phones so they can … [Read more...]
Is the Big Gas Mafia getting desperate?
I just read this on Facebook: JUST RECEIVED A ROBOCALL CONCERNING THE XL PIPELINE, via *Consumer Energy Alliance* (founded by Newt Gingrich, as I understand) SOLICITING MY SUPPORT FOR TRANS-CANADA'S HELLTUBE ACROSS THE US ~~ It seems pretty … [Read more...]
My arrest at the Tar Sands Action
“Little attention was paid, because the German people, no matter how hungry, remained obedient.” ― Barbara W. Tuchman, The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam I have never been arrested before, not even close. I have always warned my sons not to … [Read more...]
Tar Sands
Tar Sands Action/ Josh Fox from JFOX on Vimeo. … [Read more...]
Lookie who is doing the Tar Sands Action with me
Margot Kidder. Ha! My sons' opinion of me just went through the roof. I bet I've watched the Kidder and Reeves version of Superman 30 times. Adam said, "No way!" I said, "Way!" So, if you think the Tar Sands isn't a big deal, think … [Read more...]
Tar Sands Action Training II
These are the people risking arrest tomorrow. Bill McKibben fresh from jail. … [Read more...]
Tar Sands Action Training
I navigated the Yellow Line and the Green Line and made my way to St. Stephens for training. … [Read more...]
Irony: Police fear Tar Sands protesters might tarnish MLK celebration
In hopes of deterring any further protesting of the Tar Sands pipeline, especially during the upcoming Martin Luther King celebration, police are holding the protestors several days. I kid you not. U.S. Park Police told organizers of the sit-in … [Read more...]
Jail is the only ethical place to be in this current world.
Photos from the first day of the Tar Sands Action. I can't wait to get handcuffed. In case you wondered: I'm wearing a cowboy shirt and my cowboy hat. =) … [Read more...]
Josh Fox on Tar Sands Action
Stop the Tar Sands pipeline! Tar Sands Action/ Josh Fox from JFOX on Vimeo. If you can, please join me. If you can't join me, please consider helping to finance a trip for someone else. … [Read more...]