So pleased to welcome the No Tar Sands Caravan to DC! Here’s a post from their site announcing their arrival:

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The No Tar Sands Caravan arrived in Washington DC tonight after seven days and over 3,300 miles travelled on the journey from California to Washington DC to protest the Keystone XL pipeline.

Nearly 30 people in 7 different cars took part in the journey. Four different routes traversed sixteen states. Thousands of cars on the highways saw our signs. Dozens of mini actions touched hundreds of citizens face to face. Affirmations. Rejections. Curiosity. “As long as they know there s an issue with something called tar sands, it’s a win,” Jason said while standing outside the Mountain Co-op grocery store in Morgantown holding out mini-action at a busy stoplight.

Our individual ability to summarize the issue grew along with our collective voice. Our confidence grew with each stop. “I’ve been yelled at, laughed at, pointed at, yes – but I also got $5 from a lady in Wyoming and that’s what I’ll remember,” caravaner Karen Enger said after arrival.

We spent nothing on accommodations crossing the country. We spent very little on food. Our hosts deserve notice and genuine thanks:

• Free Speech Zone in Salt Lake City – Raphael and Lionel
• Masala House in Boulder – Amy, Lincoln, Sabrina, and friends
• Private hosts Carol and Adam in Lincoln
• The Farm hosted by Greg Carroll in Hurricane West Virginia

These people opened their homes and hearts to up to 16 riders at one time. We had food, beds, and love, given freely to strangers on a journey to speak up on climate change. Tonight we joined in song and dance at St. Stephens with fellow participants in the Tar Sands Action. Bill McKibben shared his thoughts on the action to date. Given the lack of mass media coverage of the action, he took a moment to acknowledge a piece from today’s press. “The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed piece making fun of us. That means we’re getting to them.”

Tomorrow, caravaners will gather at St. Stephens Church in Washington DC to prepare for our action on Monday. Also, look forward to a full recap posted tomorrow on the No Tar Sands Caravan website.

 So pleased to welcome the No Tar Sands Caravan to DC! Here’s a post from their site announcing their arrival:

8-27

The No Tar Sands Caravan arrived in Washington DC tonight after seven days and over 3,300 miles travelled on the journey from California to Washington DC to protest the Keystone XL pipeline.

Nearly 30 people in 7 different cars took part in the journey. Four different routes traversed sixteen states. Thousands of cars on the highways saw our signs. Dozens of mini actions touched hundreds of citizens face to face. Affirmations. Rejections. Curiosity. “As long as they know there s an issue with something called tar sands, it’s a win,” Jason said while standing outside the Mountain Co-op grocery store in Morgantown holding out mini-action at a busy stoplight.

Our individual ability to summarize the issue grew along with our collective voice. Our confidence grew with each stop. “I’ve been yelled at, laughed at, pointed at, yes – but I also got $5 from a lady in Wyoming and that’s what I’ll remember,” caravaner Karen Enger said after arrival.

We spent nothing on accommodations crossing the country. We spent very little on food. Our hosts deserve notice and genuine thanks:

• Free Speech Zone in Salt Lake City – Raphael and Lionel
• Masala House in Boulder – Amy, Lincoln, Sabrina, and friends
• Private hosts Carol and Adam in Lincoln
• The Farm hosted by Greg Carroll in Hurricane West Virginia

These people opened their homes and hearts to up to 16 riders at one time. We had food, beds, and love, given freely to strangers on a journey to speak up on climate change. Tonight we joined in song and dance at St. Stephens with fellow participants in the Tar Sands Action. Bill McKibben shared his thoughts on the action to date. Given the lack of mass media coverage of the action, he took a moment to acknowledge a piece from today’s press. “The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed piece making fun of us. That means we’re getting to them.”

Tomorrow, caravaners will gather at St. Stephens Church in Washington DC to prepare for our action on Monday. Also, look forward to a full recap posted tomorrow on the No Tar Sands Caravan website.