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Why We Are Singing for Water- Linda Hogan writes on water rights & the Standing Rock protest

Linda Hogan wrote Why we are Singing for Water- In Front of Men with Guns and Surveillance Helicopters published in YES! Magazine.

This vivid article stresses the need for protecting healthy waters and explains the struggles of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation fighting for their treaty rights.  Linda’s descriptive writing paints an intertwined picture of water protectors standing in protest, the Dakota Access pushback, the unity of the Tribal Nations and personal stories.

With this article, Linda calls upon people to voice and sing for water rights everywhere. To enjoy the read, click here: To the Standing Rock Sioux Who are Singing for Water

Picture: Women water protectors coming back from prayer at the Cannonball River. Photo by Rob Wilson Photography.