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Category Archives: Great Plains Action Society
Out of the Meetinghouse
Yesterday I wrote about Peace in a Culture of Violence, which began ‘this country’s culture of violence has taken dramatically new forms that we haven’t adapted our work to address. ‘ And ended with ‘in light of all this, what … Continue reading
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What is needed in this moment
The article “What is needed in this moment” explores what I’ve been writing lately, that the capitalist system must be replaced. That we are being distracted in this election by which party wins, because either one will continue to operate … Continue reading
Indigenous People’s Day, Des Moines, 2020
Yesterday’s gathering at the Iowa State Capitol to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day was a beautiful and yet somber occasion. Ralph Moisa sang and played the drum. My friend Christine Nobiss spoke about the petition (below) to abolish monuments, names and holidays … Continue reading
Indigenous People’s Day Des Moines
Following is information about Indigenous People’s Day, this coming Monday, Oct. 12. Organized by my friends of the Great Plains Action Society (previously known as Indigenous Iowa). You may have heard me talk about Seeding Sovereignty, where my friend Christine … Continue reading
Native Voices for Votes
In these days of multiple, ongoing crises, it is easy to loose our focus. To be distracted by the chaos. We must work harder to strengthen our connections with and care for all living things. How many love their neighbor … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 