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Now, now is the day
We are at a crossroads. The path we choose will literally determine whether there is a chance for our survival, or not. I don’t know how you feel about the idea of “New Year’s Resolutions”, but we are at a … Continue reading
Forgive Everyone Everything
FORGIVE EVERYONE EVERYTHING is inscribed on a bench in Reconciliation Park, Mankato, Minnesota. The photo of the memorial above also shows a list of 38 names. Who are those 38 people? What needs to be forgiven? Those 38 are the … Continue reading
Our Road to victory on a Green New Deal
The economy is used as the “go to” excuse for climate inaction. #NoExcuses Continue reading
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Climate Grief
This morning NBC News has an article by Avichai Scher titled ‘Climate grief: The growing emotional toll of climate change’ under Mental Health. When the U.N. released its latest climate report in October, it warned that without “unprecedented” action, catastrophic … Continue reading
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“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
Chaos and Hope
It seems the most frequently used word in our country on this day, 12/21/2018, is CHAOS. I know one definition is ‘a state of utter confusion or disorder’. But another definition is ‘the infinity of space or formless matter supposed … Continue reading
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Criminal Justice Reform Bill
The First Step Act was passed with bi-partisan support in the U.S. Senate and now goes to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass. The President has indicated he will sign it. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley played … Continue reading
Tips for adapting the Sunrise message at home
The following is from the Sunrise Movement Plan, which I’ve been sharing in this series of posts. It’s a lot of material and I thought breaking it up, and having available online, would help spread the message. This part on … Continue reading
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 