Category Archives: #NDAPL

Our Lives as Example

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

As I continue to mourn the recent death of my mentor, Sherry Hutchison, and hear stories of how her life influenced, and continues to influence others, I think about how we can better live our own lives. Teaching is not … Continue reading →

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Environmental Confession 12/15/2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Confession of fossil fuel use Many who read this know I gave up having a personal automobile about 40 years ago for environmental justice reasons.  I have sympathized with others, in particular those without access to public transportation, who try … Continue reading →

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Nonviolence today

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Reading the letter I wrote to Senator Harold Hughes when I was a Senior at Scattergood Friends School in 1970 was both a little embarrassing and quite a bit discouraging.  I had forgotten he gave the nominating speech for Eugene … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2017

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

One of the things I’m most thankful for this Thanksgiving is having been able to make connections with Native Americans.  I’m not going to go into the false, sanitized versions of the Thanksgiving story and our settler-colonial history. Rather, I’d … Continue reading →

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Silence = Death

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

“SILENCE = DEATH” was used by the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power(ACT UP), a group committed to the use of direct action to end the AIDS crisis, which is still active 30 years later.  From the website:  “For meeting the … Continue reading →

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Keystone Pipeline Spill

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I am in deep mourning today at the news of yet another oil spill.  This one from the Keystone pipeline network that I’ve invested so much time and energy and prayer resisting. I am at a loss. I have faith, … Continue reading →

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When will they ever learn?

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Pete Seeger’s classic song about war comes to mind as I wonder when we will ever learn about environmental destruction from fossil fuels? We have been at war against Mother Earth these last several decades. Many of you know I’ve … Continue reading →

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What Actually Changed?

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’ve been writing a lot about the Quaker queries related to civic responsibility, and this one in particular: How do we share our convictions with others? Do we express our opinions with courage,  yet with love, mindful of the Divine … Continue reading →

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Civic Responsibility – Social Justice Videos

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Continuing with the queries regarding civic responsibility, the advice mentions the importance of staying informed on social issues.  I’ve been writing about the query “How do we share our convictions with others?”  Key to sharing our convictions is informing others … Continue reading →

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Civic Responsibility – Dakota Access Pipeline

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Continuing with the queries I’ve been discussing recently about civic responsibility, following are my experiences related to water protectors and the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance in Indianapolis. The introduction to these queries includes:  “Speaking out on a personal level in … Continue reading →

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