Politics
Wisconsin Grassroots Network Festival
On May 4th, at the Warch Campus Center Building in Appleton WI,
Wisconsin Grassroots Network, presented its' day long 15th Annual Festival at Lawrence University. There were a total of 18 breakout sessions to choose from. We heard Tom Kastle, and the Raging Grannies sing! The raging Grannies never disappoint! The absolute best were the special Keynote speakers John Nichols and Alan Minsky.
Support for Israel is not good for America
Recently Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones. President Biden pledged full U.S. support to defend Israel. But is it really in the national interests of the United States to unconditionally support and defend Israel?
Israel and Iran have been engaged in low level conflict for decades. The latest incident began when Israel bombed the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1, 2024. Iran responded on April 13th with a drone and missile attack on Israel. U.S. military forces in the region were ordered to defend Israel and helped shoot down most of the Iranian drones ...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Senator Tammy Baldwin joined the Democrats in the U.S. Senate and worked to
pass the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Nineteen
Republicans also voted in favor of the Law. Unfortunately, Senator Ron Johnson
of Wisconsin voted “No.”
President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
November 15, 2021.
Two years after the passing of this historic legislation, Wisconsin has received
over $5.1 billion to kickstart over 300 new infrastructure projects. Some of these
projects include repairs to Wisconsin’s major ...
RALLY ON SATURDAYS WITH US
Friends for Peace,
We will be walking around the 400 Block in Wausau 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
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 ...
Our Vote, Our Ballot Box
OUR VOTE, OUR BALLOT BOX
Join us along with The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign on Monday, May 13 at noon in front of City Hall. This will happen in five cities across the state: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire and Wausau.
Are you or someone you know one of the key stakeholders in Wausau, folks impacted by drop boxes being taken away…. like healthcare heroes, single parents, senior citizens, or disabled? Please consider coming and speaking out!
Here is the RSVP link:
https://forms.gle/H2U1m3ZTxXR68tqD6
Social Security is on the Ballot
Social Security works for all Americans. Social Security is essential to most people's present and future financial security. It is much more than retirement income for old folks. Social Security is very efficient with overhead costs which are way below those of private insurance companies. It is also very popular and the most successful public program in our history.
So why are Republican politicians constantly trying to mess around with Social Security? Even more inexplicable, why do so many people, who benefit from Social Security, continue to vote for Republica...