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Author Archives: Jeff Kisling
Trump administration’s attack on Indian Country
Since taking office, the Trump Administration has launched an all out assault on Tribal Nations. Within days of taking office, he green lighted the finishing of the Dakota Access pipeline and gave approval for the construction of the Keystone XL … Continue reading
Senator Chuck Grassley on Immigration
I have always appreciated Senator Grassley’s comprehensive responses to letters sent to his office. April 12, 2019 Dear Mr. Kisling: Thank you for taking the time to contact me. As your senator, it is important that I hear from you. … Continue reading
Time and Space
When I sit in front of my computer most mornings, what I should write often comes to me. I see this as a spiritual exercise. And usually the words that come to me are related to spiritual matters as well. … Continue reading
Oglala Lakota Nation Flood Emergency Continues
Last week I shared information from Chase Iron Eyes about the flooding disaster at Pine Ridge Reservation. The flood emergency continues, as does the need for help. “Your help is needed now more than ever”. Following is updated information. We … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, climate refugees, Indigenous
Tagged Chase Iron Eyes, Pine Ridge
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Resisting Authoritarianism
As history shows, the slide into an authoritarian regime occurs very slowly over time. The people would, hopefully, rise up if all the repression occurred at once. Rather, the assault on freedom occurs with one change followed by another. Concern … Continue reading
Time to Sue the Banks
As the consequences of climate change become increasingly frequent and severe, so much so that the UN Human Rights Committee is asking the United States to explain what it is doing to protect the “right to life”, banks are INCREASING … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, climate change, Indigenous, Quaker Meetings, Uncategorized
Tagged North Meadow Friends
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Intertwining science, spirit, story
About a year ago I was glad to have the opportunity for a rare visit with my cousin, Ron Knight, when he was in Indianola visiting his mother, Wanda. During the visit he mentioned he had recently read “Braiding Sweetgrass: … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, climate change, Indigenous, Quaker, Uncategorized
Tagged First Nation Farmer Climate Unity
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Building and Sustaining a Vibrant Community
Last night I attended the forum, “Building and Sustaining a Vibrant Community” held at Hubbell Hall in the Kent Campus Center of Simpson College here in Indianola, Iowa. Indianola mayor Kelly Shaw introduced the panelists, Fairfield mayor Ed Malloy, Kari … Continue reading
House passes Violence Against Women Act
The House passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), despite the opposition of the National Rifle Association (NRA). The Act expired in February. However, House Republicans broadly object to at least four new policies added to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Missing and Murdered Native Women
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Martin Luther King: His Own Words
It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is necessary to love peace and sacrifice for it. Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 