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Greenpeace Deploys Gigantic 'Resist' Banner in Sight of White House
Official Press Release Greenpeace USA:
Greenpeace Activists Safely Return to Ground After Deploying Giant “RESIST” Banner Above White House
The seven Greenpeace activists who deployed a giant “RESIST” banner above the White House have safely returned to the ground. The 70-foot by 35-foot message stayed in the air for over five hours. The activists have been detained with no formal charges yet.
“It is plain that communities and cities across this country are alive with the spirit of resistance, the spirit of speaking out, and the spirit of taking action. Our goal here today was to display a beacon of that spirit. Now that we’ve done that, it’s time to get to work,”said activist and Greenpeace Inc. Board Chair Karen Topakain. “We are ready to join the powerful movement on the ground.” As the activists deployed the banner, Trump announced draconian immigration plans to... ... More: Official Press Release Greenpeace USA
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