Jihan Hafiz reports on the violent clash between police and protesters at the Dakota Access Pipeline construction site near Standing Rock, North Dakota. On October 22, protesters, including Native American families, were praying and marching in protest of the pipeline, which they say will desecrate sacred sites and pose environmental risks. The police, equipped with military gear, attacked the protesters without warning, using pepper spray and batons, resulting in over 140 arrests. The journalist, Hafiz, was among those detained and reports on the inhumane treatment received by the protesters in custody, including strip searches and denial of food, water, and medical care. Hafiz's camera was confiscated by the police, claiming it as evidence of a crime.

The article covers the aftermath of Alton Sterling's death in Baton Rouge, focusing on Abdullah Muflahi, the owner of Triple S Food Mart, who filmed the police shooting. Muflahi, a Yemeni immigrant, has become an unexpected hero in the community for his role in documenting the incident. Despite facing discrimination and death threats, Muflahi filed a lawsuit against the Baton Rouge police department. The article highlights the solidarity between the black and Arab communities in Baton Rouge, with Muflahi receiving support from both. His actions have fostered discussions about Islam and brought the communities closer together, united in their experiences of profiling and discrimination. Muflahi spoke at Sterling's funeral, emphasizing the need for change and the end of violence.

The article discusses the impact of North Dakota's voter ID law on Native American residents, particularly those on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Honorata Defender, a local reporter, highlights the challenges faced by tribal members who do not use home addresses, which the new law requires for voter identification. The law is seen as a Republican strategy to suppress the Native American vote following their pivotal role in electing Democrat Heidi Heitkamp to the U.S. Senate in 2012. Despite Heitkamp's controversial stance on the Dakota Access Pipeline, she has been an advocate for Native issues in Congress. The article details the efforts of tribal leaders and organizations like Four Directions to ensure Native voter participation in the face of these obstacles. It also touches on the broader historical and current challenges to Native American voting rights and representation in government.

The article reports on the eviction of the Oceti Sakowin camp near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, which was the center of the NoDAPL movement against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The camp, which had developed into a Native-led community, was evacuated by the North Dakota police and National Guard. Spiritual leaders burned religious structures to prevent desecration by the police. Despite a deadline to vacate, over 100 people stayed, resulting in at least two journalists being arrested. The following day, a militarized force cleared the camp, arresting 46 people. The water protectors, now dispersed, are regrouping at other camps, while Energy Transfer Partners has indicated that oil could flow through the pipeline soon.

The article discusses the tension at the Oceti Sakowin camp near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota, where residents are facing an evacuation order from the Army Corp of engineers due to flood risks. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an emergency evacuation order, escalating tensions. Morton County Police set up roadblocks, and there were incidents of harassment by authorities. Officials from the Army Corp met with residents to discuss cleanup and evacuation, but their presence was met with suspicion. Tribal police established checkpoints, and residents prepared for a potential violent raid. The camp's residents, supported by spiritual leaders, remained defiant, continuing their prayers and ceremonies.

The article discusses the cultural challenges faced by Samoan women who aspire to play rugby, a sport traditionally reserved for men in Samoa. It focuses on the story of Tafale, a single mother who dreams of joining the national rugby team while adhering to the Fa’a Samoa, the Samoan way of life that includes strict gender roles. The filmmaker, Jihan Hafiz, recounts her encounter with the Samoan women's rugby team and explores the societal and familial opposition the players face. Despite these challenges, initiatives like 'Get Into Rugby' supported by Samoa’s Rugby Union are working to encourage girls and young women to play rugby. The article highlights the internal conflict experienced by players like Tafale, who must balance their passion for rugby with their cultural responsibilities.

The article reports on a protest march against the Dakota Access pipeline construction near Standing Rock, North Dakota, where hundreds gathered, including Native American families. The march was a response to the destruction of ancestral burial grounds and the environmental threat posed by the pipeline to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe's drinking water. The peaceful protest turned violent when police attacked the protesters with pepper spray and batons, resulting in over 140 arrests. The journalist, who was also arrested, describes the inhumane treatment of detainees, including strip searches and denial of food, water, and medical care. The journalist's camera was confiscated by the police, claiming it as evidence of a crime.