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TransCanada, a multinational corporation, is building the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline through Oklahoma and Texas to the Gulf. But this is no ordinary pipeline. It would pump toxic tar sands which is extremely dirty and dangerous from extraction to combustion. If burned, tar sands spells “game over” for a livable climate and would harm community drinking water and farmers’ livelihoods across the region. From day one TransCanada has lied and trampled on the rights of honest landowners trying to defend their homes. After years of struggle we are left without options and so we turn to the proud tradition of nonviolent direct action.
Tar Sands Blockade is a coalition of affected Texas and Oklahoma residents and climate justice organizers using peaceful and sustained civil disobedience to stop the construction of TransCanada’s Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. We intend to force the termination of this dangerous pipeline. It isn’t going to be easy, but inaction is far more risky than taking a stand. Together we can create a more clean and livable world that works for everyone, regardless of their background.
Join our growing movement to help send a strong message: “Rise Up and Defend Your Home!”
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Who We Are
Tar Sands Blockade is a coalition of affected Texas and Oklahoma residents and organizers using nonviolent direct action to physically stop the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. TAR SANDS BLOCKADE The Tar Sands Blockade is an open invitation for people across North America to join a peaceful direct action campaign to stop the Keystone XL …
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Our Actions
Tar Sands Blockade has done numerous direct actions to halt the construction of the toxic Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Here’s a chronology of some of the highlights: AUGUST 2012 Aug 16 – Keystone XL Construction Begins, Met By Day of Action Across Texas and Oklahoma Aug 28 - Seven Arrested for Blockading KXL Pipe Truck in Livingston, …
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Why Oppose KXL?
There are a myriad of reasons to oppose the expansion of the already-existing Keystone system. Tar sands, tar sands pipelines and related issues are vast and complex with literally thousands of reports and articles on the subjects. We’ve tried to distill this information in a digestible form by coming up with a simple list of …
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Nonviolent Direct Action
Our Pledge of Solidarity We, the Tar Sands Blockade and associated individuals, committ to this pledge of nonviolence and solidarity. With respect for our community, our opposition, and ourselves, we affirm that we will engage in nonviolent, community building tactics. With a need for professionalism, all participants will be well-trained and abide by our code of conduct. …
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Our Pledge of Solidarity
We, the Tar Sands Blockade and associated individuals, committ to this pledge of nonviolence and solidarity. With respect for our community, our opposition, and ourselves, we affirm that we will engage in nonviolent, community building tactics. With a need for professionalism, all participants will be well-trained and abide by our code of conduct. With awareness that our …
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