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Photos: Anti-pipeline protesters across America stand with Standing Rock

By Katie Herzogon Sep 14, 2016ShareTweet

Read Grist’s previous coverage of the Dakota Access pipeline. 

From Battleboro to D.C. and Atlanta to Oakland, protesters around the U.S. rallied Tuesday in support of the Standing Rock Sioux and their fight against the Dakota Access pipeline, which would carry about half-a-million barrels of crude oil per day across four Midwestern states and tribal lands.

According to rally organizers, a crowd of 3,000 gathered in front of the White House on Tuesday, along with members of the Standing Rock Sioux and other tribal nations. Speakers included Bernie Sanders, who told the crowd, “We cannot allow our drinking water to be poisoned so that a handful of fossil fuel companies can make even more in profits.”

The Sioux and other Native American groups have worked to stop the pipeline for over two years, but tensions have been growing ever since construction began.

Last week, the Obama administration intervened for the first time by temporarily halting to construction of the pipeline on federal land. In a letter to employees sent Tuesday, the company building the pipeline says they remain committed to its $3.7 billion project.

See photos from rallies across America:

#nodapl #nodaplslc #dakotaaccesspipeline #indigenous #directaction #speakingtruthtopower #nativeamerican #resistance #saltlakecity #photography #utahphotographer #colorphotography #utah #standingrock

A photo posted by @alice_photographie_ on Sep 13, 2016 at 5:53pm PDT

from NY to ND, we as sisters stand together to protect clean water. let us bridge these divides. let us see beyond the illusions in front of us. let us create a world for our children that promises them rivers to swim in, oceans to explore, and lakes to float upon. #UpToUs #RezpectOurWater #NoDAPL #StandWithStandingRock #nodakotaaccess @bobbijean20 @byellowtail

A photo posted by Shailene Woodley (@shailenewoodley) on Sep 13, 2016 at 3:02pm PDT

Today, more than 3000 people rallied in Washington DC to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. The Dakota Access Pipeline was approved without adequate environmental reviews or consultation from the community — and any spill is a direct threat to water supplies for the Standing Rock Sioux who live less than a mile downstream. Check out our snapchat to follow our coverage of the rally @ GreenpeaceInt. #Greenpeace #NoDAPL #StandWithStandingRock

A photo posted by Greenpeace International (@greenpeace) on Sep 13, 2016 at 4:41pm PDT

#nodapl #yeg

A photo posted by Bryce Skylar James Littlechild (@brycebutton) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:48am PDT

Bellingham standing in solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe #nodapl #waterislife #protectorsnotprotesters #respectourtreaties #nativestrong

A photo posted by Melinda Mendez (@mii.jaa) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:48am PDT

These children warmed my heart last night. They kept chanting “Water is Life” and never grew tired. I asked to take this photo and they were so excited and a few of them even gave me a hug. THIS is what we are fighting for. Clean water and land for our children and grandchildren. They deserve better! #rezpectourwater #StandWithStandingRock #WaterIsLife #NoDAPL #StandingRock

A photo posted by CNS (@princessssofcolor) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:40am PDT

Love to the water protectors #nodapl #waterislife

A photo posted by Dilia (@dillpicklez_) on Sep 14, 2016 at 8:13am PDT

#NoDAPL

A photo posted by Willow & Brad (@arming.sisters.documentary) on Sep 14, 2016 at 7:35am PDT

Jasilyn Charger is one of several youth who first participated in a ceremonial run from North Dakota to Washington DC to draw attention to the struggle against the Dakota Access Pipeline. This run was the first national action in DC to bring attention to Standing Rock. #NoDAPL #StandingRock #washingtondc

A photo posted by Tomas Alejo (@teko_one) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:45am PDT

On Tuesday 9/13 in Washington DC myriads rally in front of White House to support Water Protectors fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota. #NoDAPL #StandingRock

A photo posted by Tomas Alejo (@teko_one) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:44am PDT

Ho-Chunk Nation stands with Standing Rock.✊???? #nodapl #standingrock #sioux #indiancountry #hochunk #water

A photo posted by Ho-Chunk Nation (@hochunknation) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:35am PDT

Yes it is! • • • • #nodapl #philly #philadelphia #istandwithstandingrock #cleanenergy #cleanwater #indigenouspeople #nativeamerican #humanrights #peace #love #equality #nevergiveup #standup photo by @brian_s_photos

A photo posted by Brian S. (@brian_s_photos) on Sep 14, 2016 at 5:13am PDT

Yesterday nearly 2000 people in NYC stood in solidarity for Standing Rock. Banners and burning sage filled the air as speakers rallied in support of the indigenous brothers and sisters protecting the land against the Dakota Access Pipeline. #waterislife #nodapl #youcantdrinkoil #standforstandingrock

A photo posted by Tricia Vuong (@triciavuongg) on Sep 10, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

Thanks to our allies in NYC for putting together a rally in Washington Square Park! #miniwiconi #nodapl #rezpectourwater • • • Repost from @rezpectourwater using @RepostRegramApp #NYC #StandingRock #SacredStoneCamp #IStandWithStandingRock #DakotaAccessPipeline #StandForStandingRock #KelcyWarren #WaterIsLife #BeTheChange @FoxNews @ABCnews @CBSnews @BBCnews @KatuTV

A photo posted by #NoDakotaAccessPipeline (@anonymous_aboriginal) on Sep 10, 2016 at 8:13pm PDT

KNOW WATER, KNOW LIFE – NO WATER, NO LIFE. photo at #NoDAPL protest IN DC by Tomas Alejo. An exhibit of photographs from the camp and protectors actions will be on exhibit at Self Help Graphics & Art @shg1970 starting this Friday for a month. @teko_one www.TomasAlejo.com #tomasalejo #standingrock #standforstandingrock #waterislife #mniwiconi

A photo posted by ⠀Mujeres de Maiz⠀⠀ (@mujeresdemaiz) on Sep 7, 2016 at 7:54pm PDT

People across North America have demonstrated today their solidarity with all the communities fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline. Over 3,000 people showed up in front of the White House. Obama, are you listening? #nodapl #standwithstandingrock #dakotaaccesspipeline #dc #keepitintheground

A photo posted by 350.org (@350org) on Sep 13, 2016 at 5:37pm PDT

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Photos: Anti-pipeline protesters across America stand with Standing Rock