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Author Archives: Jeff Kisling
House Repeal of AUMF and Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Advocacy
Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee voted for an amendment from Representative Barbara Lee (CA) to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). If repeal of the 2001 AUMF is passed, Congress would need to pass a new … Continue reading
Atmospheric Convulsion / #ChangeTheDebate
As wave after wave of severe storms with heavy rains, causing more flooding, and dozens of tornados sweep across the country, we still hear almost no mention of climate change. This week’s storms were predicted last week after extreme heat … Continue reading
Being and becoming
“I know that the ones who love us will miss us.” Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves’ answer to Stephen Colbert’s question, “what happens when we die?” (above) reminds me of a collection of things I’ve read, or heard (Justin Bieber’s “Purpose”) … Continue reading
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The Sacred Tree
How I look at social justice and spirituality has been profoundly affected by my recent experiences with Native Americans. These things are difficult to put into words, but similar to Quaker meetings for worship, there was a palpable sense of … Continue reading
Is Trump Yet Another U.S. President Provoking a War?
That is the title of an article by Robin Wright, New Yorker, May 13, 2019. “Today, the question in Washington—and surely in Tehran—is whether Donald Trump will drag the United States into an armed conflict with Iran.“ I wrote about … Continue reading
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Green New Deal Strategy Planning for Iowa
Last night I attended the Green New Deal Strategy Session: Fighting On Iowa’s Frontlines at Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (ICCI). I have heard good things about ICCI for years. My aunt and uncle have reported to our Quaker meeting … Continue reading
Posted in civil disobedience, climate change, First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March, Green New Deal, Indiana Moral Mondays, Indigenous, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Keystone Pledge of Resistance, Kheprw Institute, Poor Peoples Campaign, Quaker, Quaker Meetings, renewable energy, Sunrise Movement, Uncategorized
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Planning Next Steps for Sunrise Movement / Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement
The Iowa CCI / Sunrise Green New Deal Tour Stop in Des Moines was on April 24, 2019. An estimated 450 people and I attended. One of the next steps listed below is to join us at the Iowa CCI … Continue reading
A Minute to Repudiate the Doctrine Of Discovery
As I’ve been writing, we will be holding several workshops at Scattergood Friends School and Farm, and in Des Moines in early July, related to the topic “toward right relationships with Native peoples.” The workshop leader will be Paula Palmer … Continue reading
As I have shared my love of Nahko Bear and Medicine for the People, I have found few in my circles, at least, have heard of him and the band. I love the music and the lyrics, and the stories … Continue reading
A Letter to Faith Communities
This July, Paula Palmer will lead several workshops related to developing right relationships with Native peoples. Following is a letter to faith communities that introduces the history and topics related to the relationships between settler colonialists and Native people, relationships … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 