Tag Archives: Executive Order

A California genocide vignette

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Stephen Carr Hampton

On June 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom made headlines with an executive order apologizing for a past “war of extermination”, emphasizing the state’s commitment (via AB 52 and executive order) to tribal consultation (including many non-federally-recognized tribes), and establishing … Continue reading →

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Standing Rock: Understanding the EIS Process

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Stephen Carr Hampton

It’s time to comment on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).  The deadline is February 20.  Here’s what you need to know. First, Trump’s “executive order” did not automatically approve the pipeline (and it’s actually … Continue reading →

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Dakota Access’s Trail of Broken Laws

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Stephen Carr Hampton

There are several laws and regulations designed specifically to prevent the kind of conflict the world is witnessing at Standing Rock.  Energy Transfer Partners and the US Army Corp willfully ignored these laws and created the current crisis.  While thousands … Continue reading →

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