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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
Reflections on Activism 2
“It matters little what men say they believe when their actions are inconsistent with their words. Thus we Friends may say that all war is wrong, but as long as Friends continue to collaborate in a system that forces men … Continue reading
Public Square 4 – Signs
Continuing the discussion of getting out into the public square, using signs is a common way to try to convey your message. The Quaker organization, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) has had a War is Not the Answer campaign … Continue reading
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
Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
It is a struggle to get decision makers to stop investing in fossil fuel infrastructure and development. Unfortunately, time is not on the side of our environment. The utilities commission in Indiana will soon be making a decision regarding investing … Continue reading
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Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Extraction
One of the most significant events for environmental justice and human rights occurred Thursday, September 24, when over 50 tribes and First Nations in Canada and the U.S. signed the Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Extraction. Since then the number … Continue reading
Public Square 3
In this September’s issue of Friends Journal, Rev William Barber writes “Quakers, it’s time to get back into the public square. If you believe that there’s life above the snake line, it’s time to get back in the public square.” … Continue reading
Scattergood Earth Walk
I’ve been thinking about my Quaker friend and mentor, Don Laughlin, who died recently. Don was a very committed environmentalist. He and his son designed an environmentally friendly house in Iowa City, with solar panels, in floor heating, etc. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Don Laughlin, Scattergood
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NODAPL Indy Ceremony
Thanks so much to everyone who came to downtown Indianapolis this morning to stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Tribe as they try to protect our water from the Dakota Access Pipeline. We felt the prayers many of you … Continue reading
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Tagged environmental justice, Keystone Pledge of Resistance, Native Americans
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It is your choice
Activists often wonder why more people don’t get involved with the issues that affect everyone’s life. It is so easy to find excuses not to engage. People say they are consumed with their own lives–work, family… But we all know … Continue reading
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Tagged environmental justice, moral issue, Native Americans
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 