The girlies explain the movement to Defend the Forest and #StopCopCity in Atlanta and connect it to a broader conversation about the history of civil disobedience in America. Digressions include a recap of our slayful clothing sale, reminiscing about seeing Taylor Swift live in the 2010’s when the tickets were cheaper, and a big congratulations to a binchie for finishing her chemo treatment.
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Civil Disobedience
On A Moral Right to Civil Disobedience by James Lefkowitz
As Public Opposition Grows, Atlanta Police Attempt To Begin Work On Cop City, Protestors Occupy Trees
Autopsy reveals anti-'Cop City' activist's hands were raised when shot and killed
Defend the Atlanta Forest Media Kit
Defend the Atlanta Forest FAQ (click here to find info about how to help)
What Is ‘Cop City’? The Atlanta Police Center Protests, Explained
Appalachian Pipeline Blockade Ends With Arrests After 932 Days
Police murder protestor in Atlanta Forest
Authorities in Georgia have charged 23 people with domestic terrorism
How The USA Patriot At Redefines "Domestic Terrorism"
Occupy Wall Street: A protest timeline
Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight
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