Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

 This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, and the U.S judicial system. I consider this topic to be a dominant narrative-based viewpoint because it is focused on the government fighting for the pipeline to remain open.The imagery shows a pumpjack extracting oil from a well, which shows that the access is still operating normally. This photo is an example of media manipulation where in this case the right-leaned media tries to manipulate the audience into believing that the access pipeline is not as disruptive as it actually is.  Photo source: Found on the ABC 10 News Article: “Judge: Dakota Access line can stay open pending Corps review” from May 21, 2021. Photo by Matthew Brown.

This topic relates to the Dakota Access Pipeline, the U.S government, and Trump. I consider this topic to be a dominant narrative-based viewpoint because it is focused on the country’s ex-President allowing for the access pipeline to open.The imagery shows Trump holding a document signed by him where he agrees to the access pipeline to open. This photo is an example of media manipulation where in this case the right-leaned media tries to manipulate the audience into believing that the pipeline must be good for the country since the President agreed to it.  Photo source: Found on the HigCountry News Article: “Breaking down Trump’s Dakota Access decision” from January 25, 2017. Photo by Kevin Lamarque.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, the two women who tried to sabotage the pipeline, and the natives that live in the area. I consider this topic to be a counter narrative-based viewpoint because is focused on the people protesting against the access pipeline trying to defend their land. The imagery shows a large group of native women protesting against the pipeline and demanding their tribe to be defended with a large red banner. This photo is an example of culture jamming, which is a form of protest used to disrupt the media culture.   Photo source: Found on Fortune Article: “Fire Near North Dakota Pipeline Protests is Under Investigation” fro October 30,2016. Photo by Robyn Beck.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, the indigenous people that live in the area, and the effect that the access pipeline has on the people. I consider this topic to be a dominant narrative-based viewpoint because the idea that the Dakota Access Pipeline brings benefits to people is a dominant narrative view where right-facing ideology comes at play, and is supported by the democratic government.The imagery in this article shows the Chairman of the Native American tribe being interviewed by a Fox News interviewer, which is right-leaned most of the time. This photo is an example of media manipulation because using the image of the tribe’s Chairman manipulates the audience into believing that what is being said is true since it is coming from the Chairman. Fox Business Article: “Native American chairman says tribe would feel 'tremendous effect' of Dakota Access Pipeline shutdown” by Tyler Olson. December 31, 2021.https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/mha-nation-dakota-access-pipeline-standing-rock-sioux

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, the U.S current President, and the pipeline workers. I consider this topic to be a dominant narrative-based viewpoint because it comes from a right-leaned news channel that uses a provocative title to claim that the President is holding the project back and by using quotes such as "US should invest in our vast energy resources here at home.”The imagery shows workers working on the pipeline. This photo is an example of media manipulation where in this case the right-leaned media tries to manipulate the audience into believing that the President is stopping something good from happening.  Photo source: Found in The New York Times Article: “Biden to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline in Inauguration Day Executive Order” from January 18, 2021. Photo by Associated Press.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, the activists, and the US judges. I consider this topic to be a counter narrative-based viewpoint because it is focused on the people protesting against the pipeline. The imagery shows a woman holding a sign that says “No Dakota Acess Pipeline” with a very upset face, in the middle of other activists. This photo is an example of culture jamming, which is a form of protest used to disrupt the media culture and it reminds me of some of the protests seen during the ACT Up protests against AIDS.  Photo source: Found on The Sydney Morning Herald Article: “In a win for activists, US judge orders shutdown of Dakota Access pipeline” from July 7, 2020 by Juliet Eilperin.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, Greenpeace, and Energy Transfer. I consider this topic to be a dominant narrative-based viewpoint because it is focused on Energy Transfer suing Greenpeace protests and campaigns against the pipeline.The imagery shows Native Americans protesting against the pipeline and carrying a U.S flag. This photo is an example of tactical media, which is a form of media protest that critique the dominant economic and political order.  Photo source: Found on the Daily News Article: “Greenpeace rails against Dakota Access Pipeline company's 'absurd' lawsuit against them” from August 24, 2017. Photo by Terray Sylvester.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, the pipeline protesters, and the Energy Transfer Partners. I consider this topic to be a counter narrative-based viewpoint because it is focused on the people protesting against the pipeline by encamping on the federal land. The imagery shows a person who is part of the encampment sitting on the federal land while wearing a sweater with Bernie Sanders's face on it. This photo is an example of culture jamming, which is a form of protest used to disrupt the media culture.  Photo source: Found in the Los Angeles Sentinel Article: "Pipeline protesters vow to stay camped on federal land” from November 30, 2016. Photo by Jame MacPherson. 

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline, the artists involved, and the pipeline protests. I consider this topic to be a counter narrative-based viewpoint because it focuses on the left ideas of rights, freedom, and also being environmentally responsible.The imagery shows a group of artists doing a peaceful protest using mirrored shields reflecting the image of the people attacking them, which is a way of demanding reflection from the person attacking them. This photo is an example of tactical media, which is a way of media activism that combines art with experimental media-political activism and it reminds me of some of the arts created by Act Up. Photo source: Found on Society+Space Article: “The Mirrored Shield As Indigenous Figitivity And Radical Glitchfrastrucure” from October 10, 2017. Photo by Scott Olsen.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline and the protesters. I consider this topic to be a counter narrative-based viewpoint because is focused on the people protesting again the access pipeline.The imagery shows a group of protesters being hit with water cannons and tear gas under freezing temperatures. This photo is an example of tactical media, which is a way of media activism that combines art with experimental media-political activism.  Photo source: Found on YR Article: “Police Turn Water Cannons On Dakota Access Pipeline Protest (PHOTOS)” from November 21, 2016,  by Scott Olsen.

This topic relates to the Dakota Acess Pipeline and the Native American activists. I consider this topic to be a counter narrative-based viewpoint because it is focused on the people protesting against the pipeline by gathering at the access pipeline.The imagery shows Native Americans protesting against the pipeline and carrying traditional items from their culture. This photo is an example of culture jamming, which is a form of protest used to disrupt the media culture.  Photo source: Found on the Euronews Article: “Native American activists say new South Dakota protest law hinders free speech” from January 4, 2019. Photo by Josue Rivas.