Pipeline fighter Vole has locked herself to a Mountain Valley Pipeline excavator in the Jefferson National Forest, next to the Appalachian Trail. "What happens in this region and on this mountain matters," she explained. #NoMVP Vole's full statement: "6 years ago, right around where I am today, people lived in 2 small treesits to protect a thriving forest atop this mountain for 95 days. Now, because of the MVP, that rich ecosystem is a disaster zone.

Here are more pics from Jane and Ted’s possum blockade on Wednesday! These folks blocked a Mountain Valley Pipeline access road for 6.5 hours, shutting down work at the top of Poor Mountain for the entire morning.

Here is their statement:
"We are a married couple of 45 years. We are taking action together as elders deeply concerned about the future facing our 3-year-old grandson, all children, and all life on earth. That is why we have joined with many others to stop the ...

JEROME IS OUT OF JAIL!! After spending two months in Central Regional Jail for preventing the Mountain Valley Pipeline from drilling under the Elk River, Jerome was released this morning! Here are some of his reflections just before he was released: “All of the following pertain to my experiences at West Virgina's Central Regional Jail, between February 7 and April 7, 2024, in misdemeanor pod B8. Further, they represent the experiences of a privileged, older white man.

“My relationship with a plastic Spoon” by Jerome Wagner:

“The context: Here at WV Central Regional Jail, we are not issued metal flatware for meals - they could be used as weapons. We are also not issued plastic utensils at each meal. In fact, I (thankfully) inherited my Spoon (a low-budget one, not one of those deluxe, heavy ones you can buy) on my first meal in the pod, and have used it ever since - 3 meals a day for 49 days so far as I write this.

Jerome is nearly 7 weeks into his 2 month jail sentence for stopping the Mountain Valley Pipeline from drilling under the Elk River in West Virginia. Below, Jerome reflects on some of the support letters he has been receiving while in jail: “Over the past 6 weeks of incarceration, I have been blessed to receive an unbelievable number of letters and cards expressing solidarity and support. They have come from across the country and from all demographics. Many have included quotes, poems, and original compositions. ..

Here is the latest statement from Jerome, who is serving 2 months in Central Regional Jail for stopping the Mountain Valley Pipeline from drilling under the Elk River: “Sincere thanks to everyone who's been writing with words of support. Those are super appreciated! I'm trying to answer all mail - but some may be getting lost & I may just fall behind. And I don't have access to international postage (thank you for writing from Leige, Belgium!)

(Image description; view from above Poor Mountain, Roanoke County, VA, shows the destruction of the pipeline path) Mid-day update; Amelia and Eric continue their resistance on Poor Mountain in the third lock down in the past week to stop the Mountain Valley Pipeline. 1/

2/ As of midday, they hold their position at the drill site, which is a glaring intrusion in the wild spaces that used to be in tact before MVP came through and razed a path leaving a wide swath of destroyed land. A rally sprouted nearby and police are on site but yet to approach

The remaining 6 pipeline fighters who were arrested last Monday on Poor Mountain in Montgomery County are out of jail! After being held for days without bail on 2 misdemeanor charges, they were each granted a bail of $5,000. This means EVERYONE who was arrested Monday is out! An increasing number of pipeline resisters taking action against the MVP are initially being denied bail upon arrest. This is part of ongoing escalating repression from the state and the company, which includes trumped felony charges and SLAPP suits against more than 40 people.

7 (!!!) people are currently being held without bail after being aggressively chased by police through the woods yesterday. The repression against Mountain Valley Pipeline resistance is so real, so fucked up, and it CONTINUES to escalate. #StopMVP Yesterday — Monday, March 4th — Mountain Valley Pipeline work near Honeysuckle Rd on Poor Mountain was shut down for 11 hours as two people locked themselves to an immobilized car, which prevented workers from accessing the pipeline easement, a work yard, and 2 access roads.

Jerome is a few weeks into his two month jail sentence for stopping the Mountain Valley Pipeline from drilling under the Elk River.

The following thread is a statement that he released a couple days ago: “Monday February 26th: I'm on Day 20. 40 days remain. Tomorrow, after a few full weeks, will feel like a milestone.

The situation here is survivable. I am confident of that now. I'm warm enough. I am getting food. The guys in the pod are people like me. Family and friends…

Jerome is currently serving 2 months in jail for stopping the Mountain Valley Pipeline from drilling under the Elk River, one of the largest water crossings on the pipeline route. Earlier this week, he released this statement from Central Regional Jail in Sutton, WV: “No MVP. No LNG. No More Fracking. Keep the Fossil Fuels in the Ground! In thermodynamics, there is a theory of 'activation energy' - until you reach it with the right amount of heat or pressure, the raw materials don't change.

Last week, climate defender and grandfather Jerome began a two month jail sentence for resisting the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Repression continues along the pipeline path. #NoMVP #NoPipelines

In Nov, Jerome locked himself to a drill to stop construction of MVP under the Elk River—one of the longest river crossings on the route. He pled guilty to one misdemeanor charge & was sentenced to 1 year in jail, 8 mo suspended. He will serve 2 mo + a year probation.

Block every path! Last week's days of solidarity against the Mountain Valley Pipeline saw people all across the country rise up to oppose and fight back against funders, investors, contractors, and collaborators of the pipeline.

Folks took autonomous action, organized where they are, and showed solidarity with the fight against the MVP, with comrades facing state repression in Atlanta, and with the people of Palestine.

A land defender who was arrested at a Mountain Valley Pipeline site in Oct for stopping pipeline construction had court this week. Rather than admit guilt within a corrupt legal system that relies on plea deals to function, they chose to stand behind their action. [Thread] #NoMVP A district court judge found them guilty of two misdemeanors, sentencing them to three months in jail and three months suspended with a fine of $3,000. They were taken into custody immediately.

As resistance to the Mountain Valley Pipeline has grown since this summer, legal action from the state and the corporation have also escalated in retaliation. [Thread] MVP is currently suing more than 35 individuals, and at least 20 pipeline fighters are facing criminal charges, including several bullshit abduction felonies. 😤😤😤

BREAKING.

Mass direct actions are shutting down construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline at two locations. People have swarmed both sites, and a total of four people have locked-down to construction equipment. #NoMVP





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