Sometimes there's good news. The contentious Keystone XL pipeline project was denied. File under "A Rare Victory for Environmental Activists over Corporate Greed."

President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Plan

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Protesters beware!

Corporations are increasingly getting monetary judgements from individuals, even for non-violent civil disobedience. Your democratic rights are under attack.

ABA Journal: Protesters may pay the price when civil disobedience becomes costly

(Not to mention how Chevron has cited damages from organizations like Amazon Watch and a documentary filmmaker.)