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Mutual Aid and Colonialism

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

Over the past several years I’ve observed and experienced a powerful confluence of Mutual Aid as a tool to work toward decolonization and antiracism. In the following I write about what I have learned about Mutual Aid. My objective is … Continue reading →

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More related to Black History Month

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

You can follow local information on the Des Moines Black Lives Matter Facebook page: (2) Des Moines Black Lives Matter | Facebook You can follow and support Des Moines Black Lives Matter leader Mate Farrakhan Muhammad (Matthew Bruce) TheBlackArtivist In … Continue reading →

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NoDAPL Fight Moves From Courts to White House

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

It was very welcome news when President Biden cancelled the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. There are several developments related to the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL). At a February 10 hearing the US Army Corps of Engineers will have … Continue reading →

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We Must “Think Again”

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

I’m very concerned the white middle class in this country will continue to ignore the fundamental injustices of the colonial capitalist economic system. It will be in their self-interest to work on alternatives now since capitalism is collapsing. We will … Continue reading →

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Quakers and the Future of Racial Healing

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

I often write about trying to listen for and be guided by the Spirit. Quaker Sterling Duns puts it this way below. “Things just started to open up because I really started listening and being guided by this inner truth.” … Continue reading →

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Black History Month in Iowa

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

Black History Month is observed in February in the US and Canada. It is good to see events related to Black History. I feel it is important for those who don’t know, to learn a Black State of Emergency in … Continue reading →

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Isn’t ‘change the system’ the answer to systemic racism?

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

I really hesitate to write about racism because I know the strong emotions this bring up. And the errors a white person like me often commits in trying to do so. I’m thinking about this now because my Quaker meeting … Continue reading →

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Epistles

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

Epistle: a poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters My intention in starting this blog five years ago was to learn to write about matters of the Spirit. I feel we are … Continue reading →

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Capitalism must be reversed and dismantled

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Jeff Kisling

Capitalism is the engine that powers white supremacy and the astounding transfer of wealth to the few ultra rich. Is the engine that powers authoritarianism and the police state, destroying human rights. Is the engine destroying Mother Earth. Capitalisms the … Continue reading →

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