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Author Archives: Jeff Kisling
NoDAPL Fight Moves From Courts to White House
It was very welcome news when President Biden cancelled the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. There are several developments related to the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL). At a February 10 hearing the US Army Corps of Engineers will have … Continue reading
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We Must “Think Again”
I’m very concerned the white middle class in this country will continue to ignore the fundamental injustices of the colonial capitalist economic system. It will be in their self-interest to work on alternatives now since capitalism is collapsing. We will … Continue reading
Quakers and the Future of Racial Healing
I often write about trying to listen for and be guided by the Spirit. Quaker Sterling Duns puts it this way below. “Things just started to open up because I really started listening and being guided by this inner truth.” … Continue reading
Posted in Black Lives, Quaker Meetings, race, Uncategorized
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Black History Month in Iowa
Black History Month is observed in February in the US and Canada. It is good to see events related to Black History. I feel it is important for those who don’t know, to learn a Black State of Emergency in … Continue reading
Isn’t ‘change the system’ the answer to systemic racism?
I really hesitate to write about racism because I know the strong emotions this bring up. And the errors a white person like me often commits in trying to do so. I’m thinking about this now because my Quaker meeting … Continue reading
Posted in abolition, decolonize, Des Moines Mutual Aid, Mutual Aid, Quaker, Uncategorized
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Epistles
Epistle: a poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters My intention in starting this blog five years ago was to learn to write about matters of the Spirit. I feel we are … Continue reading
Capitalism must be reversed and dismantled
Capitalism is the engine that powers white supremacy and the astounding transfer of wealth to the few ultra rich. Is the engine that powers authoritarianism and the police state, destroying human rights. Is the engine destroying Mother Earth. Capitalisms the … Continue reading
Unlearning Capitalism
The more I learn about Mutual Aid and capitalism, the clearer it is that we must build alternatives to replace the capitalist system. Mutual Aid is emerging as that alternative . “Unlearning racism” refers to teaching people who believe they … Continue reading
Posted in capitalism, climate change, Des Moines Mutual Aid, Quaker, Quaker Meetings, Uncategorized
Tagged capitalism, Capitalocene, extractive, racism
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Alleviate Hardship
The new Biden administration has been releasing proposals to bring relief to the millions who are suffering in so many ways today. It remains to be seen how much of this is actually approved by Congress. These proposals would be … Continue reading
Now Stop Dakota Access Pipeline
It is great news that President Biden canceled the permit for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. For the same reasons, he should stop the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Oil is flowing through DAPL now. Biden has revoked the permit … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 