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From our friends at Sawyer County-Lac Courte Oreilles
As of Tuesday evening Feb. 18, with more than 95 percent of precincts reporting statewide, Underly won 38 percent of the vote with 177,397 votes, and Kinser claimed 34.5 percent of the votes with 161, 586 votes, according to the AP. Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright trailed with 27.5 percent of the vote with 128, 256 votes.
According to the New York Times, a total of 1,250 votes were cast in Sawyer County, with 34 percent of the vote going to Underly, 40 percent to Kinser, and 26 percent to Wright.
Underly has positioned herself as a champion of public schools, while Kinser is an advocate of the state’s private ...
Bernie
We've got some exciting news to share:
Bernie’s coming to Altoona on Saturday, March 8, and you’re invited! He’ll be speaking about how our movement can come together to take on the Oligarchy and demand a government that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few.
This is going to be a great event, and we’d love to see you there. So, can you make it? Here’s everything you need to know:
Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders in Altoona
Saturday, March 8
10:30am Doors Open
11:30am Speaking Program Starts
Altoona High School
711 7th St W, Altoona, WI 54720
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From the very beginning, our ...
NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL
Great opportunity for students who come from labor households.
Rights of Nature Series
The Rights of Nature team will be hosting a 5-Week Zoom training about the Rights of Nature movement. The training will include: 1) Key principles of the Rights of Nature; 2) Global Perspectives; 3) Philosophical, Ethical and Religious Dimensions of Rights of Nature; 4) Practical Applications and Advocacy; 5) Personal, Group and Collective Action Plans.
This dynamic and interactive workshop is designed to engage participants in understanding the Rights of Nature concept. Through engaging activities, discussions, and expert insights, participants will delve into the philosophical, legal, and practical dimensions of granting legal rights ...
Rights of Nature Reads
Here is a great list of books from the librarian at the Indian Community School in Franklin about the place of Nature in Native American Culture.
The Night Watchman by Louise ErdrichThis novel, based on the life of Erdrich's grandfather, a Native rights activist, explores the effects of government policy on Indigenous communities. It delves into themes of resilience, family, and connection to land.
All Our Relations: Native Struggles for Land and Life by Winona LaDukeWinona LaDuke, a prominent Indigenous environmental activist, offers insights into environmental issues facing Indigenous communities and explores the spiritual and ...
Community Outreach Task Force
Outreach Fundraiser
Hello all, We need your help. Please donate. (Links below) We’re gearing up for the winter season. Over the last 5 years we have been making a positive difference for those in need in the community, helping them to survive in the harsh winter elements. We are the only 100% volunteer-based outreach group in the community. Even though we receive a good amount of physical donations, sometimes it isn’t enough, and we need to rely on raised funds to purchase supplies. In the last 2 years we’ve gone from serving 30 people to over 60 on Outreach days. Even though meals are donated, many days we end up buying more food. Our ...
HUMAN RIGHTS MARCH
Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2 PM on the sidewalk around the 400 block.
Come join Central Wisconsin's PEACEFUL protest. A place for us to all come together and let the world know we WON'T BE SILENT!
A place to fight for women's rights, BIPOC rights, reproductive rights, LQBTQIA+ rights, disability rights, protecting our earth, immigrant rights, education, equality and equity.
A place to fight against Project 2025 and place to fight for human rights!
Come with your signs and a positive attitude! We will meet at 2 PM on November 24th around the 400 block!
Event by Bre CG and ...
Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans Power Lunch
Monday, October 14, 2024, Milwaukee
The biggest event of the year for the WIARA and the biggest Power Lunch yet! WIARA was ecstatic that US Senator Bernie Sanders was the keynote speaker at the 2024 WIARA Power Lunch! WIARA recognized Labor, Community, and Elected Officials that go above and beyond to support Wisconsin retirees!