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When I sit in front of my computer most mornings, what I should write often comes to me. I see this as a spiritual exercise. And usually the words that come to me are related to spiritual matters as well. … Continue reading
Oglala Lakota Nation Flood Emergency Continues
Last week I shared information from Chase Iron Eyes about the flooding disaster at Pine Ridge Reservation. The flood emergency continues, as does the need for help. “Your help is needed now more than ever”. Following is updated information. We … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, climate refugees, Indigenous
Tagged Chase Iron Eyes, Pine Ridge
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Time to Sue the Banks
As the consequences of climate change become increasingly frequent and severe, so much so that the UN Human Rights Committee is asking the United States to explain what it is doing to protect the “right to life”, banks are INCREASING … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, climate change, Indigenous, Quaker Meetings, Uncategorized
Tagged North Meadow Friends
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Intertwining science, spirit, story
About a year ago I was glad to have the opportunity for a rare visit with my cousin, Ron Knight, when he was in Indianola visiting his mother, Wanda. During the visit he mentioned he had recently read “Braiding Sweetgrass: … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, climate change, Indigenous, Quaker, Uncategorized
Tagged First Nation Farmer Climate Unity
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House passes Violence Against Women Act
The House passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), despite the opposition of the National Rifle Association (NRA). The Act expired in February. However, House Republicans broadly object to at least four new policies added to the … Continue reading
Posted in #NDAPL, Indigenous, Uncategorized
Tagged Missing and Murdered Native Women
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Urgent: House vote tomorrow to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
The following if from the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) today, April 3, 2019 We need your help! The House will vote tomorrow (4/4/2019) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (H.R. 1585) or VAWA. Not only does this … Continue reading
The Oglala Sioux Tribe declared a state of emergency
The Pine Ridge Reservation is flooded! The aftermath of Winter Storm Ulmer, which hit the Midwest on March 13th, is still wreaking havoc on the territory where I now reside. Our tribal president, Julian Bear Runner, has been working around … Continue reading
Posted in climate refugees, Indigenous
Tagged Chase Iron Eyes, Lakota People's Law Project, Pine Ridge
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Just know it will be alright
Even though it’s been eight years since the death of my life long best friend, Randy Porter, there are still times when I feel his absence acutely. We played the song Storm by Jason Wade of Lifehouse over and over … Continue reading
The Prophecy of the Black Snake
We knew there would be escalating attacks on those of us who continue to resist the construction of pipelines and other fossil fuel infrastructure. A growing number of states are passing legislation against “riot boosters”. Bills to clamp down on … Continue reading
Green New Deal addresses peace and justice
In the years during and after wars, including WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, Friends were concerned and involved in work for peace. But more recently with the nebulous war on terror, with military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 