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It Happened Before and it Can Happen Again
I recently read several books on American history that have a message for what is happening in our country today.
Today we face threats to democracy and to a just, civil society. We are seeing a rise of authoritarianism, resurgence of hate, racism, toxic religiosity, and the breakdown of civility in public life. There are threats of violence from far-right domestic terrorists. It has all happened before and can happen again.
Rachel Maddow is a television commentator and author. Her latest book is “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.” The book tells the ...
RALLY ON SATURDAYS WITH US
Friends for Peace,
We will be walking around the 400 Block each Saturday morning at 10 am until about 11:30. Many come to walk and many come to sit on the corners of the 400 Block with signs and flags to be present for people who want to stop to talk.
Please join us as you are able! Bring a new sign if you have time. We do have some to share if you need one!
All of our hearts should be open, and in doing this we will be strengthened to take actions in support of a peaceful solution.
In Solidarity,
Carolyn, Claudette, Nancy and David
Peace Dialogue Event: Gaza, the Movie
A Peace Dialogue Event
Please Join Us for
The
Documentary Movie
Gaza
Followed by Discussion
led by
Elaine Strite, John Viste and Rick Scott
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6 pm
First United Methodist Church
903 Third Street
Wausau, WI
This unforgettable documentary film, Gaza, by Andrew McConnell and
Gary Keanu, takes us to a unique place beyond the reach of television
news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters,
offering us a cinematic and enriching portrait of a people attempting to lead
meaningful lives against the rubble of ...
A Community Conversation HOLY LAND PEACE DIALOGUE
A Community Conversation
HOLY LAND PEACE DIALOGUE
MONDAY, APRIL 15 at 7 pm
SPEAKER
Rev. Forrest Wells
You are invited to First United Methodist Church, Wausau (parking in the Fulton St. lot) at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation and conversation with Rev. Forrest Wells. He will lead a discussion on the current conflict in Gaza, concerns for those living the reality of war, humanitarian need and response, and the hope for peace.
Rev. Forrest Wells served as a United Methodist pastor in Wisconsin for over 25 years, and as an overseer for hundreds of ...
Congress, Not President, Needs to Act on Immigration
Who are the “migrants” coming to our southern border? “Immigrants” is the new scare word of right-wing political extremists. “Vermin,” “rapists,” “pushers,” “invaders.” Can we think of any more dehumanizing names to call this movement of people attempting to cross our borders?
Is it a serious issue? Yes, it is. Are the evil stereotypes of the masses of people coming to the border correct? No. First of all, the migrants are people who are making a desperate and dangerous journey. They are leaving everything behind in the hope of finding physical ...
Taxes, Debt and War
“War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes.” President James Madison (1751-1836)
Today well over half the discretionary federal budget (your income tax dollars) go for war, weapons of war and the bureaucracies of war – the “armies” from which “proceed debt and taxes.” A large percentage of the national debt is the result of Pentagon spending and the cost of wars. We spend more on “defense” than the next 10 military powers in the world combined (and most of those ten are our allies).
In 1953 President Dwight Eisenhower said, ...
Palestine Week Three of Four: Part Two: Peace Dialogue Friends
Each day a cease fire in Gaza is more imperative. An enduring and sustained ceasefire is essential for all people.
Our second Gaza pilgrimage this past Saturday brought 30 people joining in the walk. We were all heartened to hear car horns honking in solidarity for the cause.
Please consider joining us this coming Saturday, March 30 at 10 am in Rib Mountain. We will park over near the corner of Hobby Lobby’s lot. Please park nearer to the road so as not to hamper anyone needing parking for shopping.
Saturday, April 6, 10 AM, we will be at the intersec...
CEASEFIRE IN GAZA NOW!!
Join us for a Peace Walk calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to military aid to Israel or any other parties in the Middle East.
We call for an enduring and sustained Ceasefire immediately.
We call for an immediate flow of life saving food, water, medical help, housing, and humanitarian assistance to Gaza and the West Bank.
We call for a release of all hostages - both Palestinian hostages/political prisoners held by Israel and Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
We call for an end to the occupation of Gaza and the West Bank and Jerusalem, and ...
WOMEN 4 WOMEN
Women for Women
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The April Women for Women will feature ECDC and New Beginnings, helping refugees resettle in the Wausau area.
New Beginnings for Refugees is a Wausau-based community organization which supports refugees throughout critical stages of the resettlement process in Central Wisconsin. We strive to complement the work of ECDC, an experienced national resettlement agency who is opening an office in Wausau.
May programming will feature Maxwell Johnson from the Conservation voters!
Topic: Women for ...