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 
IFCL is excited to share the news that Raina Maiga, a student leader of Confront the Climate Crisis, has been recognized nationally for her environmental leadership. IFCL has supported this student group since its members began lobbying at the statehouse. The students are well-prepared and professional as they meet with legislators. Receiving this national award …
by Diana Hadley 
It isn’t every day that an Indiana State Senator who graduated from Ramallah Friends School speaks to an Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation session at Western Yearly Meeting. But Friday, July 12, was one of those special days. Those who attended were inspired by Senator Fady Qaddoura’s life story and his appreciation for the Quaker …
by Diana Hadley 
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 
State Senator Fady Qaddoura (District 30) will speak at the Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation session for Western Yearly Meeting Friday, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. IFCL has appreciated Senator Qaddoura’s support of our Quaker concerns and for those who cannot speak for themselves in a variety of areas: affordable housing, rent escrow, public education, …
by Diana Hadley 
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 and Diana Hadley 
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 …
by Mary Blackburn Input your search keywords and press Enter.