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Realistic Hope
I recently wrote Unrealistic Hope about the continued refusal of people and our government to come to grips with the reality of climate change even in the face of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. This led me to continue to think … Continue reading
Unrealistic Hope
I feel deeply sorry for those affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma and appreciate all efforts to help them recover. But it distresses me deeply to hear people in such vulnerable areas as the Florida Keys talk about rebuilding. It … Continue reading
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Asking for prayers
A journey has begun. I awoke about an hour ago (at 4:30 am) and have been praying about the next several days. I’ve shared that a few years ago I realized I was waking up each morning asking God “what … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, bicycles, climate change, Ethical Transportation, Indigenous, Quaker Meetings, Uncategorized
Tagged Bear Creek
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#StopETP: What We Want
Key to a successful campaign for change is to not only identify what is wrong and needs to be changed, but also what the goal is. Yesterday’s post included the damages that have been done, and are continuing, from Energy … Continue reading
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#StopETP–Sept 8 Iowa State Capitol building
On September 8 and 9 there will be national days of action against the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) #StopETP Energy Transfer Partners employed private security forces to violently oppress water protectors at Standing Rock. … Continue reading
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Social and Economic Justice
I’ve mentioned the Quaker practice of routinely considering questions related to our spiritual and social lives and practices. Praying about and discussing these questions, or queries, together is a way for us to share what we believe, and sometimes find … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Indigenous, race, Uncategorized
Tagged economic justice, queries
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Harvey and the (near) Future
The recent article in Politico Magazine, Harvey Is What Climate Change Looks Like: It’s time to open our eyes and prepare for the world that’s coming, by Eric Holthaus, is an excellent summary of what we can expect in the … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, climate change, Uncategorized
Tagged climate crisis, climate refugees, housing, urban planning
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The Answer Is You
Many of us are bewildered and dismayed by how our society has come to the point where white supremacy, hate and Nazi symbols are on open public display. And how the president and his administration are enabling this. Our governmental … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Indigenous, race, renewable energy, Uncategorized
Tagged militarized police, politics
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Meskwaki Powwow
I am so glad I was able to attend the 103rd annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Indian Settlement, near Tama, Iowa, this past weekend. I appreciated my father being willing to go with me, since I don’t have a … Continue reading
Environmental Crisis for Dummies
The title was intended to refer to the DUMMIES series of books, that usually explain topics in a concise and clear manner. I hope the following will explain why I have been writing so much about Indigenous peoples lately. Plant … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Ethical Transportation, Indigenous, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged environmental justice
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 