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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
Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Extraction
One of the most significant events for environmental justice and human rights occurred Thursday, September 24, when over 50 tribes and First Nations in Canada and the U.S. signed the Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Extraction. Since then the number … Continue reading
Public Square 3
In this September’s issue of Friends Journal, Rev William Barber writes “Quakers, it’s time to get back into the public square. If you believe that there’s life above the snake line, it’s time to get back in the public square.” … Continue reading
Police abuse cited by court
How can our commitment to the principles of nonviolence be used in these days where police violence is out of control? The nonviolent protests related to not standing for the National Anthem are one way, and because of the risks … Continue reading
Posted in Black Lives, civil disobedience, peace, Quaker Meetings, Quaker Social Change Ministry, race, revolution, Uncategorized
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Scattergood Earth Walk
I’ve been thinking about my Quaker friend and mentor, Don Laughlin, who died recently. Don was a very committed environmentalist. He and his son designed an environmentally friendly house in Iowa City, with solar panels, in floor heating, etc. I … Continue reading
Posted in climate change, Quaker Meetings, renewable energy, Uncategorized
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Public Square 2
Yesterday I wrote in response to Rev William Barber’s admonition in his article in Friends Journal, “Quakers, it’s time to get back into the public square. If you believe that there’s life above the snake line, it’s time to get back … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Quaker Meetings, Uncategorized
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It’s time to get back into the public square
“Quakers, it’s time to get back into the public square. If you believe that there’s life above the snake line, it’s time to get back in the public square.” Rev. William Barber, The Third Reconstruction, Friends Journal, September 1, 2016. … Continue reading
Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance today
Today is the nonviolent civil disobedience training and action that will occur at Pilot Mound, near Boone, Iowa. Quakers from Bear Creek and Des Moines Valley Friends meeting plan to attend. The pipeline company, Dakota Access, sought an injunction against … Continue reading
Don Laughlin on our Environment
Following are a few excerpts from conversations with Don Laughlin, a life long environmentalist and Quaker, who died recently. 1/28/2015 I’m not really depressed over the state of the planet—I’ve just forced myself to face my view of reality which is that … Continue reading
Don Laughlin and Spiritually Alive
As far as I know, Don Laughlin came up with the term spiritually alive. I had written about an exchange I had with Tom Korbee, of the musical group Korbee, related to the lyrics of their new song, “We Are”. … Continue reading
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 