I had learnt the true practice of law. I had learnt to find out the better side of human nature and to enter men’s hearts. I realized that the true function of a lawyer was to unite parties riven asunder. The lesson was so indelibly burnt into me that a large part of my time… read more
Tag Archives: Standing Rock
A Plea in Support of Standing Rock
This excerpted message from Mel Duncan went out to subscribers of Nonviolent Peaceforce’s newsletter (see the original). The clearance of Oceti Sakowin camp at Standing Rock is set to begin at 2:00 pm central time this afternoon. Please call North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeirer and the Army Corps of Engineers to insist… read more
Taking a Stand at Standing Rock – Podcast
Chief Phil Lane joins Peace Paradigm Radio for an amazing interview about the history, significance, and current events at Standing Rock, and the construction of the Dakota Access Pipe Line. Chief Lane is a member of the Ihanktonwan Dakota and Chickasaw Nations, and is the founder of the Four Worlds International Institute. What is so… read more