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A Letter From Prison: Tim DeChristopher Speaks Out

Tim DeChristopher, Grist.org. August 30, 2011.

"What one person can do is to plant the seeds of love and outrage in the hearts of a movement," writes DeChristopher.

Why Does Massey Energy Get Away With Murder While Environmentalists Are Sent to Prison?

Sandra Diaz, Appalachian Voices. July 29, 2011.

They violated the Clean Water Act over 4,500 times in a six year time period and are responsible for the deadliest coal mining accident in over 40 years.

Tim DeChristopher Is Going to Jail, Now It's Our Turn

Bill McKibben, Huffington Post. July 27, 2011.

If you sweated through last week's record heat, if you watched the Mississippi swallow your town -- then Tim DeChristopher acted for you.

Environmental Activist Tim DeChristopher Sentenced to Prison, Tells the Court, "This Is What Hope Looks Like"

Tim DeChristopher, Peaceful Uprising. July 27, 2011.

"In these times of a morally bankrupt government that has sold out its principles, this is what patriotism looks like." Read his words to the court.

The Eco-Hero Who Didn't Stand A Chance

Chris Hedges, Truthdig. June 20, 2011.

How an environmental advocate faces jail time for peacefully derailing the government's auction of Utah land.

Are You Willing to Go to Jail for What You Believe In?

Jason Mark, AlterNet. March 11, 2011.

Tim DeChristopher faces up to 10 years in prison for an environmental action, and he believes others will have to risk the same to protect the planet.

Vision: Now Is the Time for Creative, Courageous, Nonviolent Action

Rebecca Tarbotton, Phil Radford, Bill McKibben, AlterNet. March 7, 2011.

Tim DeChristopher took a brave and lonely stand; it's time to make sure that in the future bravery comes in bigger quantities.

Activist Tim DeChristopher Found Guilty, Faces 10 Years in Prison After Trying to Save Public Lands From Oil and Gas Companies

Tina Gerhardt, AlterNet. March 4, 2011.

Tim DeChristopher has been found guilty of bidding in a BLM auction on land he did not have the money to pay for.

Hero Activist Throws a Monkey Wrench in Big Oil's Land Auction

dday, Hullabaloo. December 28, 2008.

Activists can learn a lot from the creativity of Tim DeChristopher.