Breaking news: About 100 arrested in DC stop mountaintop removal mining rally
WASHINGTON — Around 100 people have been arrested outside the White House while protesting against mountaintop removal mining. The protesters were arrested Monday after refusing orders from U.S. Park Police to leave the sidewalk outside the White House. They staged a rally at nearby Freedom Plaza earlier in the day. The crowd of mostly youthful … Read more
Thousands Call on Obama Administration to End Mountaintop Removal
Appalachian residents, retired coal miners and supporters march and rally at the White House WASHINGTON – September 27 – Thousands will converge today for Appalachia Rising, the largest national protest to end mountaintop removal (MTR) coal mining. Appalachian residents, retired coal miners, scientists and faith leaders are demanding that the Administration end the destructive practice … Read more
