Winter Salt Week January 27, 2025

Using excess salt harms plants and animals, pollutes our water, damages buildings, and corrodes vehicles, roads and bridges. Once you put salt down, it doesn’t go away. Instead, it travels into our lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands, putting aquatic life at risk and endangering our freshwater resources. Salt also alters the composition of soil, slows plant growth, and weakens the concrete, brick and stone that make up our homes, garages, bridges, and roads. There is a way to cut down on salt use and keep our roads, parking lots and driveways safe: Use ...

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 ...

Peter Gruich is Wisconsin’s Northwoods Luigi Mangione

Subtitle: Right-wing disinformation is at the heart of political violence caused by mental illness. *To read owner Kirks' weekly essay with all of the pics and source links, subscribe to our Substack. Kirk Bangstad, is the of Owner, Minocqua Brewing Company Founder, Minocqua Brewing Company Super PAC You’ve probably heard of Luigi Mangione, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and Matthew Alan Livelsberger, but have you heard of Peter Gruich? The first three have made national news through acts of political violence over the last month. Luigi Mangione ...

Support for Our Homeless

In a recent letter to a local paper, a writer objected to a recent proposal that will give our police department $400,000 in American Rescue Plan funding. This funding proposal, unanimously approved by the Wausau City Council, earmarks money, available until December 31, 2026, to expand services to our area’s homeless population. The police department currently employs just one full time experienced individual to do outreach to this population. There is no mandate as the writer suggests that ensuing ‘costs are sacred and will continue forever’ as a burden on city ...

PEOPLE’S MARCH January 18, 2025

WAUSAU HUMAN RIGHTS MARCH The recent election can have far reaching consequences for our vulnerable communities. For Immediate Release: Saturday, January 18, 11 AM, meeting at the Marathon Dems Office, 218 Sherman Street Wausau Contact: Chair, Nancy Stencil, nstencil7983@gmail.com 715.581.7983 Come join Central Wisconsin's PEACEFUL PEOPLE’S MARCH. 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, ...

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 ...

A Call for Compassion

In light of the recent tragic death of a man experiencing homelessness in Marathon Park, I feel compelled to address the disturbing and callous comments that have surfaced online in response to this loss in our community. The dismissive remark — such as “Most homeless are addicts who don’t want to do better for themselves” and “He didn’t want help” — are not only harmful but also fail to recognize the complex realities that many individuals face. These generalizations are not only inaccurate but also shameful in their lack of empathy. It is ...

WOMEN’S MARCH – JANUARY 18 – WAUSAU

We are not done. We will unite in a feminist-led day of action. With Trump set to return to the White House early next year, we’re facing a moment that calls us to act boldly. It's time to march. Join us at the PEOPLE'S MARCH — January 18, 2025 — ***Stay tuned! Details coming.

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 ...

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 ...

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