19 results for month: 01/2019

Martin Luther King Jr Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: ‘How Long? Not Long’ Date: Monday, January 21, 2019 Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Great Hall Grand Theater Address: 389 N. Fourth St., Wausau Ticket is $30 each Residents of the greater Wausau area are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with live entertainment, a keynote speaker and an announcement of this year’s Social Justice Award winner. The celebration will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21, inside the Great Hall of the historic Grand Theater in downtown Wausau. The annual event is part of a broader initiative to ...

PUSH TO OVERTURN CITIZENS UNITED

On Tuesday, January 22, Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Sen. Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) will be holding a press conference to unveil their resolutions that would give Wisconsinites a chance to weigh in on the role of big money in elections. The resolutions propose a statewide advisory referendum urging our elected officials to amend the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. FEC and related Supreme Court rulings, and to declare that only flesh-and-blood human beings have constitutional rights. The press conference will be at 10:00 a.m. in the Assembly Parlor of the State Capitol to mark the ninth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ...

A Year Round Christmas Story

Each and every day newspapers and news broadcasts run articles and stories about the results of high school sporting events and which teams won and who were the stars. This is well and good. Athletics provide a wonderful avenue for growth and expression for many students. But there are other things going on in our public schools that perhaps could use more attention. A few days before Christmas my wife and I attended our granddaughter’s D.C. Everest Junior High Christmas concert. Of course, we have been attending her concerts since she was a first grader and as always, these musical events are delightful. They are a tribute to both the students ...

A New Day in Wisconsin?

“What’s best for our kids, is what’s best for our state and our democracy.” Governor elect Tony Evers, 2018 "Well, we're going to start in a couple weeks with our budget adjustment bill. The first step is we're going to deal with collective bargaining for all public employee unions, because you use divide and conquer." Governor Scott Walker talking to billionaire campaign contributor Diane Hendricks about getting rid of unions and making Wisconsin a “completely red state,” January 18, 2011 (emphasis added) “It is a new day in Wisconsin.” Tony Evers after being elected governor The contrast in priorities between Governor-...

Hate in America

Driving around the Northland you can see the confederate flag displayed on vehicles. Do you ever wonder what motivates a person to display this symbol of racism and hate? This isn't the Deep South. Wisconsin and Minnesota men fought proudly for the Union, and we have a very small minority community. Why would anyone want, or feel the need, to publicly display this hateful southern symbol? The confederate battle flag IS a symbol of hate. It is not merely an expression of pride in their “southern heritage,” as the apologists claim. Magnolia blossoms, mint juleps, and fried chicken don't come to mind when you see this symbol. This flag reminds us ...

Saying Goodbye

Good Bye,” I said to my friend. “I remember the first time I met you,” she said in reply. “It was at the ‘New Legislator Training’ …I was going through my spiel. You kept asking questions about auditing and program evaluation. I was impressed way back then.” Twelve years – to that day – my Senate career is history. My, how time flies. Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Senator Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the ...

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAUMA OF RACIAL BIAS

Sunday, January 20, 2019 You are invited to this event. It is free and open to the public. YWCA 613 5th Street Wausau, Wisconsin 54403 3 – 5 p.m. Our dynamic guest speakers will share their insights about how the legacy of racial injustice has affected our community and how we can build a new legacy of racial equality. Our speakers, Dr. Fran Kaplan and Mr. Reggie Jackson, are consultants with Nurturing Diversity Partners of Milwaukee. They are affiliated with America’s Black Holocaust Museum. They are nationally-known speakers on issues of race and diversity. Questions and answers will follow the presentation.

Gifts For Our Future

What will make things better? Here are some ideas. SOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS: ADDRESS THE ROOT When a person applies for food stamps, unemployment, Medicaid, or other tax-supported programs, they face a stack of requirements to prove they’re worthy of help. Each application and benefit comes with its own separate process. Part of the problem for such applicants might be a lack of understanding about how to fill out the forms. What’s needed is an advocate to guide the applicant through the process but also, more importantly, to assess the person’s situation, capabilities, and needs and to assist that person in moving beyond their current ...

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Learn more about the myths and truths of human trafficking in Central Wisconsin. Officer Sarah D’Acquisto from the Wausau Police Department and Brenda Bayer from the Women’s Community will present information on human trafficking. Sarah and Brenda will cover: What human trafficking looks like in Wisconsin Myths and truths about trafficking How social media plays a role in recruitment Red flags A discussion will follow the presentation. Please note: The content of this presentation is mature and is intended for teens and adults. This event is free and open to the public. No registration needed. Marathon County Public ...