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Public Square 6
The question that has been put to me recently relates to how we decide which public events to support. Quakers believe that the spirit of God is present in all of us, and guides our way each day. And it … Continue reading
Calls for Help for Global Solidarity
The situation in North Dakota is being dramatically escalated by the Governor and the presence of militarized police from surrounding states. NOW is the time those of us who cannot be in North Dakota can do our part. The Global … Continue reading
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Standing Rock and the Environmental Emergency
As I’ve been writing lately this is a time for Quakers and others to return to the public square. Corporate control of the mainstream media means news about injustices such as those related to the Dakota Access pipeline and either not … Continue reading
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Eminent Domain
In yet another example of global environmental leadership and creative resistance, water protectors in North Dakota took back unceded territory affirmed in the 1851 Treaty of Ft. Laramie as sovereign land under the control of the Oceti Sakowin Mekasi Camp-Horinek, an Oceti … Continue reading
Living Under the Influence (of Culture)
I am at a place when things are swirling around in my mind and spirit. On the one hand I welcome these times, because I know from past experience these are times of growth. I love the expression “outside your … Continue reading
Who’s Gonna Stand Up?
Neil Young and Willie Nelson performed “Who’s Gonna Stand Up?” at the Harvest of Hope concert sponsored by Bold Nebraska on a farm on the route of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Thank God so many did stand up and Keystone … Continue reading
Pipeline Educational Videos
As more people are becoming engaged with environmental issues, and the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels, and the concept of “leave it in the ground”, the following videos may be helpful to teach those who are just learning … Continue reading
Video from Magical Day of Activism
Yesterday I showed photos of the many people who have been involved in social and environmental justice efforts here in Indianapolis, gathered together to support the Standing Rock water protectors and raising awareness about the dangers of the Dakota Access … Continue reading
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Visual Presentation – Activism
Here is a link to a SWAY presentation I created and named Peacebuilding, which is a visual presentation of many of the things I’ve written about recently regarding activism. https://docs.com/jeff-kisling/3889/peacebuilding
Creative Resistance
We are literally in a life and death struggle against the fossil fuel industry. The industry’s global financial and political reach is massive, and infrastructure is everywhere. The industry has spent millions and millions of dollars to cover up the environmental … Continue reading
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