Environment

U.S. Army Corps says no plans for forcibly removing Standing Rock water protectors

November 28, 2016 By Michelle Zacarias

Indigenous activists from all parts of the world have geared up for winterization at the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline construction site.

Have we become OK with watching Earth melt?

November 23, 2016 By Rev. Jim Conn

If we think the ecosystem doesn’t need preserving, we won’t preserve it. If we think climate change just happens, then nothing can be done about it. But if we think humans cause it, then we can...

This week in history: Worldwide Maize Day

November 22, 2016 By Special to People’s World

Maize Day is celebrated on the day after Thanksgiving and falls within Native American Heritage Month.

#NODAPL pipeline protests surge in Nashville

November 21, 2016 By Albert Bender

Demonstrators in Tennessee’s largest city turned out in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux opposition.

Chicago’s Native Americans, allies say #NoDAPL

November 15, 2016 By Michelle Zacarias

The water protectors have had a particularly difficult month.