Category Archives: civil disobedience

The War of North Dakota

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Last night was our latest local #noDAPL event, seeing the rough cut of the documentary made at Standing Rock called “War of North Dakota” produced by Rod Webber. The documentary opens with a warning that the film contains violence (by … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

When the world around you seems to be unraveling, what do you do? I see: An environmental crisis primarily caused by greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. Even knowing that, Americans continue their widespread use of personal automobiles. Continue … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The news yesterday was that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has made the final approval for construction to move forward on the Dakota Access pipeline. The Republican administration has canceled the environmental impact study, and, despite being required by … Continue reading →

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Environmental Action

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The Republican war against the environment is advancing. Last week The Senate voted 54-45 to scrap a rule designed to limit the dumping of mining waste in local waterways. The Republicans say this is just the first of many environmental protection … Continue reading →

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Call to Come to Standing Rock

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The following report was sent to me from Joshua Taflinger, my friend who has been the main organizer of our local #NoDAPL efforts. Joshua just returned from Standing Rock. I am considering whether I can go to Standing Rock myself. … Continue reading →

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Multimedia Resources for #NoDAPL

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

My experience is that art is often the most effective way to illustrate and get the attention of people, related to social justice issues. These are matters of the heart and spirit, more than the head. Education with facts is very … Continue reading →

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Chase Iron Eyes Statement from Morton County Jail

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The new Republican administration has, unsurprisingly, declared war on our environment. Yesterday the House approved a measure to overturn regulations that prevent coal companies from dumping waste into the water, 228-194. Nine Republicans voted against repeal, while four Democrats supported … Continue reading →

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#NoDAPL National Call 2-1-2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Following is a summary of a national call from Standing Rock that just concluded. This afternoon a newly established camp, The Last Child Warrior, was cleared by law enforcement after a standoff of about an hour and a half. Approximately … Continue reading →

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