Activists at the Malheur wildlife refuge were carrying guns – but ‘if native people were armed,we would be killed,’ says an activist at Standing RockJohanna Holy Elk Face couldn’t relieve but chuckle. The 63-year-ragged Native American was one of hundreds of activists gathered to block construction of the Dakota Access pipeline on Thursday, and when police with tanks and riot gear surrounded them and began making mass arrests. Related: Dakota Access pipeline: Native Americans allege cruel treatment Related: How the Oregon militia acquittals reflect the appeal of white nationalist agitators Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com