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Outside/In: When Protest Is a Crime, Part 1

Aug 15, 2023

This podcast explores the criminalization of environmental protests in the US, focusing on the Standing Rock protests and the subsequent anti-protest legislation. It discusses the debate around property destruction as a form of protest, the influence of the Standing Rock protests on indigenous sovereignty and other pipeline protests, the passing of anti-protest legislation in Oklahoma, and the blurred line between protest and terrorism.

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Protests against the criminalization of environmental activism have increased due to legislation influenced by the fossil fuel industry.

The Standing Rock protest elevated indigenous sovereignty and land back movements to mainstream conversations globally.

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The Backlash Against Environmental Protests

The podcast discusses the increasing criminalization of individual free speech, focusing on the backlash to environmental and climate protests. It highlights the Standing Rock protest as a turning point and how it led to legislation criminalizing protest near pipelines.

Introduction

5min

Standing Rock Protests: Indigenous Resistance

15min

Property Destruction as Protest

10min

The Influence and Impact of the Standing Rock Protests

3min

Anti-Protest Legislation and Critical Infrastructure Protection

11min

Blurring the Line: From Protest to Terrorism

4min

In the lead-up to our season on the criminalization of protest we're bringing you part 1 of this excellent two-part Outside/In episode looking at this issue in the U.S.

When members of the Oceti Sakowin gathered near the Standing Rock Reservation to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline, they decided on a strategy of nonviolent direct action. No violence… against people.

But sabotage of property – well, that’s another question entirely.

Since the gathering at Standing Rock, anti-protest legislation backed by the fossil fuel industry has swept across the country.

What happened? When is environmental protest considered acceptable… and when is it seen as a threat?

This is the first of two episodes exploring the changing landscape of environmental protest in the United States, from Standing Rock to Cop City and beyond.

Part II is available on Outside/In wherever you get your podcasts

Featuring Chase Iron Eyes, Tokata Iron Eyes, Lesley Wood, Elly Page, and Connor Gibson.

Special thanks to Phyllis Young and everyone at the Lakota People’s Law Project, especially Daniel Nelson and Jesse Phelps. Thanks also to Soundings Mindful Media.

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Outside/In: When Protest Is a Crime, Part 1

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Backlash Against Environmental Protests

The Influence of Standing Rock

Legislation Targeting Protesters

The Debate over Property Destruction

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