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  • A struggle is increasingly being fought between water and oil, not only over them. Tar sands are at the center of this tension. Join Peaceful Uprising for a free screening of the film H2Oil and a discussion afterward about the threat of tar sands to Utah.

    July 20: Free Screening of H2Oil

    Posted on July 12, 2010 | No Comments
    A struggle is increasingly being fought between water and oil, not only over them. Tar sands are at the center of this tension. Join Peaceful Uprising for a free screening of the film H2Oil and a discussion afterward about the threat of tar sands to Utah.

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  • Updates on the condition of 280 birds rescued after Chevron’s spill; Mayor Becker on the latest clean-up effort; and Jenna Helf on her decade-long court battle with Chevron after she was permanently disabled by exposure to their toxic chemicals.

    Friday Uprising: Salt Lake Oil Spill Part 2

    Posted on June 21, 2010 | No Comments
    Updates on the condition of 280 birds rescued after Chevron’s spill; Mayor Becker on the latest clean-up effort; and Jenna Helf on her decade-long court battle with Chevron after she was permanently disabled by exposure to their toxic chemicals.

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  • Although the Department of Oil, Gas and Mining has approved EER's permit to build the first commercial tar sands mine in the country, they still need to finalize environmental permits and raise money for construction. So, Peaceful Uprising is working to stop those permits and build public opposition to the mine to scare off investors. Join us for our first public campaign meeting on Tuesday, June 29th at 7:30 pm.

    June 29: No Tar Sands Campaign Kick-Off

    Posted on June 16, 2010 | 4 Comments
    Although the Department of Oil, Gas and Mining has approved EER's permit to build the first commercial tar sands mine in the country, they still need to finalize environmental permits and raise money for construction. So, Peaceful Uprising is working to stop those permits and build public opposition to the mine to scare off investors. Join us for our first public campaign meeting on Tuesday, June 29th at 7:30 pm.

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  • Two days after the release of an estimated 33,000 gallons of crude oil from Chevron’s punctured pipeline into Utah waterways, Ashley discusses the human and ecological impact of the disaster with biologists, activists, and a Chevron representative.

    Friday Uprising: Salt Lake Oil Spill

    Posted on June 14, 2010 | No Comments
    Two days after the release of an estimated 33,000 gallons of crude oil from Chevron’s punctured pipeline into Utah waterways, Ashley discusses the human and ecological impact of the disaster with biologists, activists, and a Chevron representative.

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  • Peaceful uprising is proud to welcome some of the nation’s very best trainers to Salt Lake City, Utah. Direct Action Training and Workshop with Scott Parkin and Joshua Kahn Russel from...

    May 14: Direct Action Training and Workshop

    Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments
    Peaceful uprising is proud to welcome some of the nation’s very best trainers to Salt Lake City, Utah. Direct Action Training and Workshop with Scott Parkin and Joshua Kahn Russel from...

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  • The Supreme Court recently ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to fund campaigns and co-op our government. Humans are people; corporations are legal fictions. On April 22nd, learn about the national movement to overrule corporate "personhood" and restore power back to the people. In a democracy, the people rule.

    April 22: Utah Moves to Amend – Discussion and Workshop

    Posted on April 12, 2010 | 1 Comment
    The Supreme Court recently ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to fund campaigns and co-op our government. Humans are people; corporations are legal fictions. On April 22nd, learn about the national movement to overrule corporate "personhood" and restore power back to the people. In a democracy, the people rule.

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