Community
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR ALL IN A POLARIZED AGE
Thomas Berg, leading scholar on law and religion, will speak at the fall Veninga Lecture Series on Religion and Society on October 12.
Thomas Berg is professor of law and public policy at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul
As Berg puts it, "We live in polarized times, and in recent years, disputes over religious liberty have contributed to the polarization. Many Americans tend to emphasize liberty and equality of, for example, Muslims or same-sex couples. Many others tend to emphasize it for conservative Christians.
There seems little overlap between those ...
On Tolerance
“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” President John F. Kennedy
“Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that you claim for yourself.”
Robert G. Ingersoll
I recently had a discussion with a person about GLBT rights. This person asserted that she was a “Christian” and didn't “believe” in homosexuality. Therefore she could not “support” public events like the Duluth-Superior Pride parade and festivities. But as President John Kennedy said, allowing ...
First Annual Wausau Grassroots Festival
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Wausau Labor Temple
318 South Third Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin
Registration starts @ 8:30 a.m.
$10 Suggested Donation
ORGANIZING FOR THE FUTURE
Speakers
Rep. Dennis Kucinich
John Nichols
10 Breakouts
Organizing through Power up Strategy
WPEN Smart Education
Ethnic Participation in Grassroots
Creating Empathy and Understanding
The Importance of Messaging
Reviving Democracy through Citizen Action
Environmental Issues
Evening of Musical Entertainment
Contact John Stanley 608-444-8739 alwayssinging@hotmail.com
WisconsinGrassroots.N...
JOIN THE PARADE AND CELEBRATE LABOR DAY
On Labor Day, we recognize and honor the achievements of all of America’s working people. As we enjoy the fellowship of our loved ones at a barbecue, parade or other community event, it also is important to reflect on the best ways working people can come together to build an economy that works for all of us.
This Labor Day, we stand together for the freedom to collectively bargain together with your coworkers as a team for a better life.
Celebrate with your union brothers and sisters and community members around the state as we honor all who labor. On Labor Day, ...
TOWARD ONE WAUSAU
Do you view Wausau as warm and welcoming? Or are people of different backgrounds viewed differently – maybe negatively? Here’s your chance to voice your thoughts at the final Toward One Wausau community dialogue on September 18 at the UW Center for Civic Engagement, 625 Stewart Avenue, Wausau.
Since last fall, over 200 people participated in one or more community dialogues, providing valuable feedback on diversity issues in the Wausau area. Using a small-group setting, with people sitting together, participants will begin by sharing individual stories of what ...
NORTHCENTRAL ORGANIZING COOPERATIVE
Monday, August 21 will be Launch of Green Jobs in Wausau. Join Citizen Action's North Central Organizing Cooperative for the launch of this exciting proactive campaign to directly address climate change, create green jobs, and protect our environment.
Between Trump leaving the Paris Climate Accord, Walker's proposed Foxconn deal that damages the environment, it is clear that we need to be fighting for a future that protects the environment, that expands opportunity through green family-supporting jobs right here in Central WI and recognizes that Climate Change is real ...
CONVERSATIONS AT THE COUNTY FAIRS
I love county fairs. I love the sights, sounds, smells and the tastes of the fair. Moreover, I love all the people. Adorable little kids wander around with snow cones. Grandparents catch up on family news. Hardworking 4-Hers show cattle, cakes and cookies.
I especially love the opportunity for conversations with voters about things of importance. The relaxed atmosphere of the fair invites good conversations about what’s going on and how our state should help.
Cookies, roads and health care took up much of my conversations.
Several home bakers spoke with me about ...
Action Alert: Thomas Street Road Design (CISM — Public Comments Allowed), Wed, July 12, 5:30pm
At City Hall on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m (CISM Committee), there will be discussion and possible action on the design alternative for Thomas Street from 4th Avenue to the Wisconsin River Bridge. Public comments allowed.
Public comments relating to this agenda item will be allowed when the specific item is considered, so any opinions or concerns about the design project can be addressed by residents at that time.
View Agenda: http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Portals/0/Departments/Council/Archives/Standing%20Committees/Capital%20Improvements%20and%20Street%...
2 More Days to Give the City Your Comment Form on Phase II of the Thomas St. Project
Submit Your Comment Form to Oppose the Four-Lane on the Thomas St. Project
Phase II: 4th Avenue to the Bridge
Form Link: http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Portals/0/Departments/Engineering/Documents/Thomas%20St%20-%20PIM%20Handout%20%206-26-17.pdf
Deadline to Submit Input: July 5, 2017
Return to:
City of Wausau Attn: Engineering Department
407 Grant Street Wausau, WI 54403
or email to: eric.lindman@ci.wausau.wi.us
If You Cannot Email or Mail the Form Itself: If you encounter a technical issue, please simply email input and comments in a standard email and ...
CELEBRATING WISCONSIN’S DAIRYLAND
“Do you still milk?” I asked Jim at a recent gathering. “No,” he told me. “My son tells me the most help I can be is to stay out of the way,” he joked. We both agreed that was hard. Dairying gets in your blood.
June is dairy month. A time to celebrate all we love about ‘America’s Dairyland’ – home to 1.28 million dairy cows, which is more than one cow for every five Wisconsinites.
Reminiscing with an old dairy farmer, you realize the love of cows and farming never really goes away. The smell of newly mowed hay or the glistening dew on the field ...
