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Climate Chaos in Germany
Some of the consequences of climate change are occurring in Germany now. The level of the Rhine River is so low that river shipping is impossible many days. The water sources for the Rhine are not only rainfall, but vast … Continue reading
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Nonviolence 2019
As we approach the holiday honoring Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, my thoughts turn to the concept of nonviolence that was the core of his life, ministry and actions. The Jesus of Matthew’s story taught his followers to “love your … Continue reading
Indigenous Led Green New Deal
Chase Iron Eyes, Lakota People’s Law Project, sent a message this morning asking us to spread the news about the need for Indigenous wisdom and leadership for a Green New Deal. The countdown is on. One week from tomorrow, the … Continue reading
“Standing Rock” and “Directions” videos
My cousins Nick and Ron Knight released their song “Standing Rock” recently, edited by Greg Knight. The following video is related to Indigenous People’s Day this year. I had heard Nahko sing “Directions” on several occasions in the past. This … Continue reading
Movements and Relationships
My mind was going in two different directions when I was trying to write the blog post Chaos and Hope recently. The Chaos related to the multiple, deepening, crises of the Republican administration. As troubling as all that was, I was … Continue reading
Life with the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal is such a radical change that it is difficult to concisely explain to people. The fictional account below, “With a Green New Deal, Here’s What the World Could Look Like for the Next Generation“ by Kate … Continue reading
Quakers, Faith and First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March
This video is about some of the ways faith played a role during the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March, a 94 mile March along the route of the Dakota Access pipeline in central Iowa. The transcript of the video is … Continue reading
Sunrise Movement and Green New Deal organizing
Yesterday I tried to provide an introduction to the Sunrise Movement, which is currently the organizing force behind the Green New Deal. What I didn’t do was convey why I feel such hope and interest in this movement. I’ve spent … Continue reading
Indigenous Led Green New Deal
The Green New Deal is catching people’s attention now because it is a practical plan to quickly begin to address the problems of a fossil fuel based corporate economy, and the consequences of that including environmental chaos, poverty and hopelessness. … Continue reading
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Sunrise Movement and Green New Deal
Like the New Deal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Green New Deal is a visionary plan to transition to 100% renewable energy. We will need to build the infrastructure, including renewable energy systems, a smart power grid, renewable energy … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 