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Future Project: Build the Library of Civil Disobedience
We are building the most comprehensive legal** and historical digital resource on civil disobedience, focusing on current direct action needs.
**This site should not be used instead of legal advice.
Always seek professional legal advice.
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Featured Article
Why I'll Get Arrested To Stop the Burning of Coal
On March 2, environmentalist Bill McKibben will join demonstrators who plan to march on a coal-fired power plant in Washington D.C. In this article for Yale Environment 360, he explains why he’s...
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Featured Blog Post
Press release v. II: Peaceful Uprising
Peaceful Uprising Group to Represent Utah at Power Shift, Capitol Climate Action Upwards of thirty students will travel to Washington, D.C. this weekend, to represent Utah...
Featured Resource
Facts and Resources on the Web
Know More! Educate Yourself About Coal start here to "data mine" the internet be sure to follow the links inside the links... thar's gold in them thar hills... ...
Latest News
TVA protester arrested at coal ash site
An environmental activist was arrested for running a limited-access checkpoint while taking an elderly woman home from a community meeting about a massive coal ash spill. United Mountain Defense...
Articles
- Illinois coal-fired plant handed air permit decision
- Salt Lake Tribune Punishes Matheson for "Politically Expedient" Vote
- Don't Get Burned: The Risks Of Investing In New Coal-Fired Generating Facilities
- UTAH -- Coal Plant Proposals
- Environmental impacts of coal power: water use/waste generated
- King coal losing his power in electricity industry
- Hundreds "Drop Dead" for Climate Justice at Twilight Concert Series!
News Articles
- EPA May Reverse Bush, Limit Carbon Emissions From Coal-Fired Plants
- In climate fight, a time for civil disobedience?
- Judge rejects request over $1.5B coal-fired plant
- U.S. files clean air lawsuit against Westar Energy
- DeChristopher pleads not guilty after marching with supporters
- Coal power plant: Sanford 'No', Edwards 'Yes'
- Accused BLM bid monkey-wrencher pleads not guilty


