114 results for author: Middle Wisconsin Staff

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 ...

NAOMI Annual Fundraising Event

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!

Wausau Voters File Complaint

  October 1, 2024 Contact: Nick Ramos Executive Director Wisconsin Democracy Campaign 414-368-0116 wisdc@wisdc.org **MEDIA ADVISORY** Wausau Voters to File Complaint with Department of Justice Following Unwarranted Removal of Drop Box in Wausau by Mayor Wausau residents join with voting rights advocates to demand a formal federal investigation and an end to the voter suppression attempts following Wausau mayor’s unauthorized removal of the city’s ballot drop box. MADISON, WI – Wausau voters will appear outside the Department of Justice Office in the Western District of Wisconsin to request an investigation into Mayor ...

2024 Central Wisconsin Indigenous People’s Day POW WOW

Physicians for a National Health Program

To anyone who may want to learn more, this is a great opportunity about how the Advantage Plans are taking over public Healthcare and are not really the best thing for us.   Either of these links should work for the SEIU Retiree organized presentation on Thursday, September 19 at 1:00. There will be presenters from Physicians for a National Health Program, plus a guest appearance by Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez (who is also a nurse). You can also attend live at the Madison Labor Temple.   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83966181430 https://bit.ly/SaveSSMed91924   https://pnhp.org/ Here is Physicians for a ...