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October 12, 2012

Texas Pipeline Blockade Continues amid Crackdown on Journalists 
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In East Texas, activists protesting the construction of the Keystone XL
oil pipeline are continuing their attempts to block tree-clearing
efforts for a third week amid reported crackdowns against journalists.
Two reporters embedded with the activists were arrested and held
overnight before charges against them were dropped. Activists say Trans
Canada, the company behind the oil pipeline, is paying local police to
provide security. Two journalists from the New York Times were also held
in handcuffs before being released. Activists with the Tar Sands
Blockade say they are attempting to the protect the environment and
local water supplies from toxic tar sands oil.

 

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