Author Archives: Ed Fallon

Donate to Debbie here. Why I’m marching:  There’s a common bond that develops when we come together to do something like a march. I care about people and the Earth. My faith compels me to march, demanding that I do justice. Oppressive systems, government, many of our laws, and unchecked capitalism prioritizes wealth and particular groups of people over care for the Earth and equity for all people. A march like this can make a positive difference and encourage us to carry on, but it also Continue reading →

Donate to David here. Why I’m marching:  Further development of fossil fuels will continue to heat up the world and cause dramatic weather events that will endanger future generations. I feel an obligation to do everything that I can to move us in a new direction. About me: Growing up in the Iowa Great Lakes area, I’ve been a long-time water quality advocate. I’m a sailor and a photo-journalist. As the first American sailor to traverse the northwest passage in both directions, I saw up Continue reading →

Donate to Akicita here. Why I’m marching:  To provide support and security for this important mission. About me: Akicita Hoksida (Manape LaMere) is Dakota, Nakota, and Hocak. He’s also a government representative of the Sioux Nation of Indians and chosen headsmen representing the Mdewakantowan and Ihanktowan bands of the Oceti Sakowin (Sioux Nation). He is also a staff member of the Great Turtle Island Federation to the U.N. Economic and Social Council. His goals are to create diplomatic opportunities that can translate into economic developments Continue reading →

Donate to Jeff here. Why I’m marching: Climate change has been important to me for most of my life — since I decided to give up owning a car 40 years ago. My first walk for a cause was in 1969. About me: I was born a Quaker and have remained a Quaker all my life. I came of age in the Vietnam War. I did two years of alternative service, training as a respiratory therapist. I liked the work so well I went on to Continue reading →

Donate to Kelly here. Why I’m marching: I’ve always said that if you’re going to be in the parade you might as well lead it, because if you’re going to make a difference, you’ve gotta take risks. About me: I believe that what we focus on is what we promote. This March is very important because we will be meeting people in their communities to share food and conversation, and to find common ground in how we can make a difference to bring healing to our planet. Continue reading →

Donate to Christine here. Why I’m marching: I’m marching because I’m concerned about the environment and our drinking water. Pipelines have abused eminent domain to take land from people. They have ruined the land, all for some big corporation’s pocketbook. Pipelines leak and we can’t afford to have them contaminate our water. I feel like our country has gotten out of control with the people that are in power now. They are doing everything against the environment. About me: I live in Swisher, Iowa and am retired Continue reading →

Donate to Josie here. Why I’m marching: I’m marching in solidarity with Bold Iowa and Indigenous Iowa in support of all that we are fighting for. We have to be willing to sacrifice our own bodies to get our point across in this important struggle. About me: I’m a Lakota Sioux from Standing Rock and I live in the Quad Cities. I work to educate people about the Native American perspective, about healing the Earth. The Dakota Access Pipeline has done more damage at Standing Rock than Continue reading →

Donate to Regina here. Why I’m marching: The purpose of the March is urgent and vital. We need to everything we can to protect the Earth, clean water, and everything that sustains us. We need to make certain we preserve this Earth for our grandchildren. About me: I work with Sage Sisters, a group of Indigenous women that formed out of Standing Rock. One of our sisters, Josie, is from the Standing Rock nation. Besides fighting for clean air and clean water, we organized a Continue reading →