Day 8 at Standing Rock: Diamond

About the Music: “Diamond”

From the musician, Cee Goods:

The sample says, "Darkness falls, may it be, your heart remains true." I chose this because it embodies the courage each protector is sacrificing for the better of millions of people in this country.

This man was sprayed in the eyes at point-blank range with OC spray — normally used during prison riots, where it's also inhumane. His face is covered with milk of magnesia, offering only the slightest relief.

That was more than a week ago, and the use of force by police has only escalated since.  An unarmed woman may have lost her arm to a concussion grenade yesterday. A 13-year-old girl was shot in the face with a rubber bullet. An elder went into cardiac arrest and was revived on the scene, remaining in critical condition. Hundreds were injured.

Let's just be clear about what's happening: the police are protecting the interests of a private corporation with military force. Our president knows this is wrong and has said as much, but he has not stopped the pipeline. Even Obama is under the thumb of big oil.

We must band together now to save ourselves. Nobody will do it for us. Use your platform, whatever it is, to educate your circles and share your passion about this issue.

Take your money and your debt out of the big banks supporting the pipeline. Close your accounts. Call local police and government. Do everything you can. Now is the time we reclaim our respect for the Earth and each other.

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