http://redriverradio.org en http://redriverradio.org/post/nacogdoches-church-welcomes-young-activists <p>The grassroots coalition Tar Sands Blockade took its peaceful protest of the Keystone XL pipeline to Houston this week to occupy the lobby of a building where TransCanada has offices. Dozens of protesters have used civil disobedience tactics to try to slow down construction of the pipeline through East Texas. The activists, who come from all over the country, have also found their way into church pews in Nacogdoches.</p><p></p> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:35:32 +0000 Kate Archer Kent 22068 at http://redriverradio.org Nacogdoches church welcomes young activists http://redriverradio.org/post/protestors-assemble-east-texas-obstruct-keystone-construction <p>Environmental protestors are organizing in East Texas to cause construction delays for the Keystone Gulf Coast pipeline project. Ron Seifert, spokesman for the group Tar Sands Blockade, says more than 60 people recently convened in Sulphur Springs, Texas, for civil disobedience training. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:46:07 +0000 Kate Archer Kent 14969 at http://redriverradio.org Protestors assemble in East Texas to obstruct Keystone construction