Author Archives: Jeff Kisling

Our Road to victory on a Green New Deal

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The economy is used as the “go to” excuse for climate inaction. #NoExcuses Continue reading →

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Climate Grief

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

This morning NBC News has an article by Avichai Scher titled ‘Climate grief: The growing emotional toll of climate change’ under Mental Health. When the U.N. released its latest climate report in October, it warned that without “unprecedented” action, catastrophic … Continue reading →

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“Standing Rock” and “Directions” videos

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

My cousins Nick and Ron Knight released their song “Standing Rock” recently, edited by Greg Knight. The following video is related to Indigenous People’s Day this year. I had heard Nahko sing “Directions” on several occasions in the past. This … Continue reading →

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Movements and Relationships

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

My mind was going in two different directions when I was trying to write the blog post Chaos and Hope recently. The Chaos related to the multiple, deepening, crises of the Republican administration. As troubling as all that was, I was … Continue reading →

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Life with the Green New Deal

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The Green New Deal is such a radical change that it is difficult to concisely explain to people. The fictional account below, “With a Green New Deal, Here’s What the World Could Look Like for the Next Generation“ by Kate … Continue reading →

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Chaos and Hope

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

It seems the most frequently used word in our country on this day, 12/21/2018, is CHAOS. I know one definition is ‘a state of utter confusion or disorder’. But another definition is ‘the infinity of space or formless matter supposed … Continue reading →

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Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The First Step Act was passed with bi-partisan support in the U.S. Senate and now goes to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass. The President has indicated he will sign it. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley played … Continue reading →

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Text for Establishment of Select Committee for Green New Deal

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

Following is the text for the establishment of the Select Committee For A Green New Deal. Several of my friends have wondered what was in this related to tribal nations. You can search the document (draft text) to find the … Continue reading →

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Tips for adapting the Sunrise message at home

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The following is from the Sunrise Movement Plan, which I’ve been sharing in this series of posts. It’s a lot of material and I thought breaking it up, and having available online, would help spread the message. This part on … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Movement: Our Story

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been sharing the Sunrise Movement Plan in pieces so it might be easier to read and share with others. You can find the complete plan here. From the Sunrise Movement Plan.