In a first ever event, Quakers from around the country gathered virtually to discuss: “What Can My State Do? A Quaker Panel on State-Level Earthcare Advocacy” on February 22, 2025. Keith Runyon, General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) brought together activists from New Mexico, Washington State, California, Montana, North Carolina and Indiana to share …
by Mary Blackburn 
The League of Women Voters are leaders in advocating all citizens to exercise their freedom to cast a vote in a free and fair election. Nine Friends met on Sunday afternoon, July 21, and participated in a workshop to learn how to register Hoosiers to vote. More volunteers are needed to improve Indiana’s voter participation. …
by Mary Blackburn 
It’s been hot in Indiana this summer due to abundant CO2 emissions in our atmosphere. Here is a company showing us a viable way to use the knowledge of the fossil fuel industry to drill down into deeper earth layers to tap clean renewable energy. Let’s reduce our reliance on burning coal and gas and …
by Mary Blackburn 
IFCL has worked with several affiliate organizations over the past several years, such as Hoosier Environmental Council, Family Promise, Prosperity Indiana, the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance and others to advocate for legislation that helps lift up and protect Hoosiers in their daily lives. We have noticed that many bills that our alliances support are never …
by Mary Blackburn 
Mary BlackburnIFCL Plain Speaking Dear Friends,It’s been a wild and woolly legislative session, primarily trying to keep bad bills from being really bad while trying to advance some earth friendly (and therefore, human friendly) legislation. We must continue to build relationships with like spirited people and our legislators. In this regard, the state of Indiana’s …
by Mary Blackburn 
IFCL members Ed Morris and Phil Goodchild share information with people attending Renewable Energy Day. Renewable Energy Day at the Indiana Statehouse hosted by Solar United Neighbors, and co-sponsored by a wide swath of the environmental community: Earth Charter Indiana, Hoosier Environmental Council, Faith in Place, and Citizen’s Action Coalition and many others was held …
by Mary Blackburn 
Making small, incremental steps was the message Tuesday, January 16, at the Indiana Statehouse as students, teachers, conservation allies and legislators celebrated the influence of the “Confront the Climate Crisis” team. This dedicated group of high school students is influencing even younger kids to get involved in environmental activism. Several of this group are high …
by Mary Blackburn 
IFCL Plain Speaking November 22, 2023 was Organization Day, where legislative leaders gather at the statehouse to make opening statements for the upcoming session. Lobbyists and concerned citizens wait in the hallways, networking with each other and trying to catch a legislator as they pass by. House Leader Huston and Senate President Pro Tem Bray are …
by Mary Blackburn 
Lessons in Meeting with Your Legislators Mary Blackburn, Creation Care Advocate I had signed up to learn more about effectively reaching out to legislators by registering for a Hoosier Environmental Council webinar. My goodness, I ended up learning more than I expected! As a volunteer at HEC, I have been active in helping with multiple …
by Mary Blackburn 
The Great Okefenokee Swamp is in danger from Titanium mining. In the New York Times, Margaret Renkl shares about the wonders and importance of the Okefenokee to Georgia, Florida and all of us who care about habitat loss and its destruction of God’s ecosystem. “The Okefenokee is one of the great natural wonders of this …
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