text: Although the blockade of this pipeline access road has been removed, the fight is far from over. The Mountain Valley Pipeline remains a dangerous project, installed by force, and part of a network of dead end disasters for water, climate, communities, and ecosystems.
  So before MVP and law enforcement even begin to breathe a sigh of relief, thinking they are one step closer to their goal of padding the pockets of executives at the expense of this forest and the lives of all along the route, let’s show them that they have not won.
  Let’s remind them that this pipeline is not yet built, that it is not a foregone conclusion. Let’s prove that they have not extinguished the flame of resistance.
  If you’ve been watching the efforts and sacrifices of the people confronting the MVP, if you’ve been grateful to know that this pipeline isn’t getting through without a fight, now is the time to move forward with actions of your own! None of us can do this alone.
  And you can follow them on social media by searching Appalachians Against Pipelines on any platform you can think of.
  Following the recent murder of Roxsana Hernandez at the hands of ICE agents, the organization Familia TQLM (Trans and Queer Liberation Movement) is organizing a national day of action against ICE, to end trans detention, and to call attention to the dangers forced upon trans, gay, and queer people in detention on Wednesday June 6th. Roxsana Hernandez was a 33 year old trans woman from Honduras, and her passing is one of the most recent examples of the specific threats that Immigration and Customs Enforcement pose to LGBTQ people. A recent study found that LGBTQ people are 97 times more likely to face sexual assault and sexualized violence at the hand of ICE agents while imprisoned, as well as facing conditions akin to torture: being held in freezing cells, or ones that are dangerously hot, and being denied life saving medication, as in the case of Roxsana Hernandez.
  If you would like to connect with this action on June 6th, you can follow the hashtag JusticeForRoxsana, or email info@familiatqlm.org
  
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  Canada’s Baby Boomers (born 1946-1965) came of age amid the stability and prosperity that followed World War Two. Although not everyone in this generation was as politically committed as stereotype would suggest, Canada’s Baby Boomers did lead the way toward greater gender equality, racial equality, and gay rights. Today, on average they retain the egalitarian values of their youth, rejecting patriarchy and sexism, and scoring in line with younger Canadians when it comes to acceptance of flexible definitions of family, including same-sex couples. Although Boomers overall haven’t become more politically conservative with age, they have become more risk-averse and more uneasy about change and complexity. As these Canadians move into retirement, on average they don’t feel especially optimistic about the future or about their financial prospects, and they express a longing for simplicity.
  “Live for today” are words to live by for this group of Boomers, who are always on the lookout¬ for new experiences, including intercultural ones, and new exercises in self-exploration. Connected Enthusiasts are creative and see experimentation as an essential part of life. While they know they need money to live the lives they want, they would never let their work keep them from the things they enjoy. Although committed to pleasure, these Boomers don’t just think about themselves; they try to be responsible consumers, supporting businesses with good social and environmental practices.
  Anxious Communitarians place great importance on social status, and seek many ways to convey their status to others. They feel strongly about conveying their status through their professional role, title, and position. They send status signals through the brands the display and the products they consume. (These Boomers love to shop, and appreciate a good sale.) And they continue to respect traditional institutions and communities, drawing comfort and meaning from their family and community roles.
  Skepticism and the questioning of authority make Autonomous Rebels stand out in their Boomer cohort. Often highly educated, this group sees knowledge as a key to life: it delivers both outward status (through career and social success) and inner fulfillment. Socially, they are liberal-minded; generally embracing feminism and gay rights, they continue to take to heart the political slogan of their youth: the personal is political. When it comes to spending, they choose function over frills, but will pay for quality and convenience.