Jeff Biggers is also the author of the United State of Appalachia and has written for a variety of sources such as the WaPo and Atlantic. He paints a vivid picture of the action, describing it, the reasons behind it and highlighting some of the folks involved. The next best thing to being there. While I "somewhat" trust HuffPo, I trust this author. In the links there, I've also included the coverage from Ken Ward, Jr. which gives a really full picture of coal in general, as well ... More »

While describing the people and events of the day of protest, the messages of each are briefly encapsulated, giving a broad view of the problems and the growth of the movement to end dirty and destructive mining and burning of coal.

This leans closer to emotional advocacy than to balanced journalism. It does give a nice summary of viewpoints expressed by various people., and the journal style gives a "you are there" feeling to it. With one solitary link buried in the middle, this is written mostly for those who already know about the protest. Presumably the Capitol Power Plant is a power plant in or near DC, but that is only hinted at.

A report of the effects of so-called clean coal and the marches who want it stopped. Clean coal. An oxymoron. If you think there such a thing as clean coal, take a trip to Appalachia. The children there have the lung capacity of a 20 year old smoker. All over the U.S. there are signs, "NO Smoking" in most office building. bars, buses, subways, etc,.etc. Yet you don't have city commissioners go to coal minds and breathing this foul air. If this country can't burn coal in a clean way, ... More »