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		<title>Small-Town &#038; Rural Seniors &#124; Governor Candidates Forum &#124; Briefing  &#8220;STARS&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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	&#160; Small-Town &#38; Rural Seniors &#124; Governor Candidates Forum &#124; Briefing editors note: This wonderful group was also very visible during the People for Pine Crest in Merrill. At a Glance Saturday, July 25, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM Ho-Chunk Convention Center, Baraboo, Wisconsin Expected attendance: 150 in the room; live streamed statewide via Civic Media; strong [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Will Williams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	&#160; Will Williams of Madison Veterans for Peace #25 has passed. He will be missed&#8230;. &#160; In 2009, Will received WI Network for Peace and Justice&#8217;s Peacemaker of the Year award. Learn more about Will Williams in the PBS documentary by Bill Moyers. THE GOOD SOLDIER follows four veterans, one from World War II, two from Vietnam, and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Al Gedicks Memorial Service</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Tabaka-Stencil]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	&#160; Al Gedicks Memorial Service Saturday, July 18 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Menominee Casino Resort, 2955 Duquaine Rd, Keshena Al was awarded a 2013 WNPJ Peacekeeper of the Year Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/menominee-casino-resort/memorial-for-dr-al-gedicks/1356207203236063/ Learn about Al Gedicks]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Building Unity Democracy Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	&#160;  Building Unity Democracy tour Building Unity&#8216;s newest and most powerful partner, The Fight For Our Lives Coalition, has inspired us to call this year’s Democracy Tour “The Fight For Our Lives Tour.” The tour began on Juneteenth (June 19). We are on the road every weekend for 20 straight weekends. When you can, please join us! [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DEFENDING OUR NEIGHBORS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	Please join the League of Women Voters WI and the Wisconsin Farmers Union for a discussin about 287(g) agreements and other forms of collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most of us have spent our entire lives pledging allegiance to the flag. The next time you say the Pledge, and for the rest of your lives, think about what you are saying, and really, really mean it. Edward Bellamy is generally given credit for writing the original version of the Pledge in 1892. His [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FAIR MAPS FOR GOOD</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Tabaka-Stencil]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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	&#160; FAIR MAPS FOR GOOD  RALLY DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 4 AT 5:30 PM Join the Fair Maps Coalition for a coordinated statewide day of action, just days after candidates file signatures. We&#8217;re making our demands clear: Without an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) in place soon, we&#8217;ll face the same fight against gerrymandering after the 2030 Census. An IRC [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Sidewalk Rally</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Tabaka-Stencil]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	Did you happen to drive by on Friday, May 22 and see some of your Dem friends (and Indivisible) at Pine Grove Cemetery? Our very own Julie came up with the way to honor those who lost their lives and those who were injured in Iran. Democrats remember what Memorial Day is about.   Capt. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>This Issue is a Tribute to Dave Svetlik</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Tabaka-Stencil]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This edition is dedicated to Dave Svetlik. Dave was a brilliant man as well as one of the founders of Middle Wisconsin. Dave contributed thoughtful pieces he truly believed in on a regular basis to Middle Wisconsin. Sadly, Dave passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. Losses like Dave make me think of legacies. What [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Palestinian Peace Photo Exhibit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Carolyn Michalski]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	Please join us on Monday, May 4 at 5 pm at the First United Methodist Church for the opening reception.  We are grateful to be able to share this exceptional photo exhibit, our speakers and the chance for dialogue with you.  It will also be available for viewing at the First United Methodist Church and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>John Kroll for Assembly Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Happening May 9th</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nancy Tabaka-Stencil]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
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