Tars Sands Valve Turners Direct Action
Channel: Ed Mays
Date: 16/12/2016

October 11th 2016, 5 brave climate organizers turned emergency shut-off valves on the 5 pipelines that carry oil from the Canadian tar sands into the United States. It was an unprecedented act of non-violent direct action that shut down 15% of US crude oil imports for nearly a day. Now, “Valve Turners” face Felony charges with sentences of up to 95 years in prison. Hear Emily, Michael, Annette, Leonard, and Ken discuss why they felt morally compelled to take non-violent direct action.

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Recorded 12/12/16 at the Sole Repair Shop event space in Seattle

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