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Dakota Access pipeline protesters march from the Polk County Courthouse to a public meeting space to hold a rally Dec. 15, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. The protests came after a judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by several Iowa landowners who challenge forceful taking of their land for the pipeline and challenge the state’s permit process. (AP Photo/David Pitt)

This is why the #NoDAPL movement exists.

Members of the Ramapough Lunaap demonstrate during the Clean Energy March in Philadelphia on July 24, 2016. (Photo: Mark Dixon/flickr/cc)

"So what are going to do next? We're going to keep on going."

"I signed up to serve my country and my people."

It’s doubtful protesters will be backing down anytime soon.

"Mni wiconi! Water is life!"

“Damn Right!"

Here's the big picture that nobody seems to be talking about.