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Beginning to Learn About Native Americans
Let me begin by saying I know I am ignorant about Native Americans. As I quickly learned as I began to learn about racial injustice, we don’t know what it is that we don’t know. In the process of trying … Continue reading
Mni Wiconi Water is Life
Spirit Horse Nation has asked us to share this video to continue bringing awareness to the #NoDAPL issue Water is Life (Mní Wíconi) – by Matene Strikes First – opening prayer is sung – Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth) we hear … Continue reading
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Support Amy Goodman
As I just wrote, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, was charged with criminal trespass while reporting on a violent attack against Native American men, women and children who were peacefully protesting the desecration of sacred sites during the construction of … Continue reading
Who’s Gonna Stand Up?
Neil Young and Willie Nelson performed “Who’s Gonna Stand Up?” at the Harvest of Hope concert sponsored by Bold Nebraska on a farm on the route of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Thank God so many did stand up and Keystone … Continue reading
Pipeline Educational Videos
As more people are becoming engaged with environmental issues, and the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels, and the concept of “leave it in the ground”, the following videos may be helpful to teach those who are just learning … Continue reading
Video from Magical Day of Activism
Yesterday I showed photos of the many people who have been involved in social and environmental justice efforts here in Indianapolis, gathered together to support the Standing Rock water protectors and raising awareness about the dangers of the Dakota Access … Continue reading
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A Magical Day of Activism
Today was simply a magical day. Our local No Dakota Access Pipeline Indy group came together on the grounds of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, in the middle of downtown Indianapolis, for our second demonstration to support the … Continue reading
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Public Square 5 – Vigils and Demonstrations
After recently writing about being in the public square, and signs used in public, I realized the next step should probably relate to how those signs are used, which are usually either displayed in windows or yards, or during vigils … 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
Quakers, social justice and revolution 