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But the pipeline is still pumping oil<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>UU Young Adults for Climate Justice Network held<\/p>\n<p>Prison abolition is not a separate issue from climate justice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Karen Van Fossan joined<\/p>\n<p>Find the water protectors&#8217; addresses and more information about the NoDAPL Political Prisoners movement here. Consider making a donation to support this critical work.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a Young Adult and have an idea for a future activist circle, fill out this form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does defunding the police have to do with climate justice? There are an infinite number of ways to demonstrate these connections, but perhaps one that feels the most urgent is knowing how many Indigenous water protectors are still locked up in prison. 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