Environment

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.

Dakota Access pipeline says it will defy Obama, continue drilling

November 11, 2016 By Albert Bender

When will President Obama stand up to big oil?

Despite Justice Dept. order, #NoDAPL pipeline standoff continues

November 4, 2016 By Michelle Zacarias

This week, the Obama administration released through the Department of Justice webpage an official statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline, stating that they will be halting the construction until “it can determine whether it will need...