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Jul 7, 2025
Cody Hall, an Indigenous activist and spokesperson for the Red Warrior Camp, shares gripping insights from the Standing Rock protests. He discusses the staggering $666 million lawsuit against Greenpeace, a direct result of these activism efforts. The conversation delves into the bravery displayed by women leaders during protests and the intense confrontation with corporate interests. Hall uncovers the complex interplay of justice, community solidarity, and the environmental racism faced by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, all while revealing personal struggles amid systemic surveillance.
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Courageous Protest at Standing Rock
- Cody Hall witnessed a tense protest at Standing Rock where women courageously jumped a barbed wire fence to halt pipeline construction.
- Despite the danger, the crowd's determination to protect their land and water was palpable and powerful.
Pipeline Company Targets Greenpeace
- Energy Transfer sued Greenpeace despite the company behind Dakota Access Pipeline benefiting financially from it.
- The lawsuit claimed Greenpeace orchestrated the Standing Rock protests, overshadowing indigenous leadership.
Cody Joins Red Warrior Camp
- Cody Hall became spokesperson for Red Warrior Camp, advocating nonviolent resistance against the pipeline.
- He was drawn in by the spiritual connection to unceded land and indigenous sovereignty at Standing Rock.