
Courts and Space—The Final Frontiers
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Activism vs. Corporate Response: The Dakota Access Pipeline Debate
This chapter explores the civil lawsuit by Energy Transfer against Greenpeace amid the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, focusing on the clash between activists and corporate interests. It highlights the evolution of protest tactics, contrasting historical civil disobedience with contemporary approaches that sometimes blur legal boundaries. The discussion raises questions about free speech, corporate responsibility, and the moral implications of activism in the modern landscape.
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