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Madison, WI
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Join us at this year's Community Change-Maker Awards to celebrate the incredible people working towards positive change in our communities, including our very own Backyard Hero and volunteer Cortney Dean! communityshares.com/backyard…
Join us for our 2024 Community Change-Maker Awards to honor local leaders who've demonstrated outstanding commitment and dedication to creating positive change. This hybrid event will be held on Thursday, September 19 at Union South and streaming online. zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2c…
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Wisconsin has an incredible history of LGBTQ activism, including one of the first LGBTQ-led uprisings in our nation—the Black Nite Uprising in Milwaukee.
This historic marker, the first LGBTQ historic marker in our state, ensures this story will live on.
urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/08/0…
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Curious about the giant inflatable IUD in Chicago’s West Loop?
@faye_parks99 learned its name: “Freeda Womb.”
Tune in to tonight’s broadcast to get the details - or check out our DNC live blog linked below.
wortfm.org/dncchicago/
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Learn a new advocacy strategy next week, and help us build a movement for LGBTQ+ rights through Wisconsin! RSVP for our upcoming training at the link in our bio 👆
ALT Make your voice heard! Share your story: writing for LGBTQ+ rights. August 28, 5:30-7pm, fairwisconsin.com/events
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Interstate I-94 is set for a $1.75 billion facelift, but not everyone is on board. Neighbors and environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday, claiming the plan overlooks environmental health risks and the need for public transportation. tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-coun…
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This Tuesday, Wisconsinites will be voting on two constitutional amendment questions. We’re calling for voters to #VoteNo ❌ on BOTH because these changes would tie the hands of the governor we elected and prevent essential federal funding from getting to those who need it.
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Tomorrow is Wisconsin’s August primary–do you know what’s on your ballot? Fair Wisconsin has endorsed pro-equality candidates across Wisconsin! Learn more at fairwisconsin.com/vote, and check out myvote.wi.gov to learn where to vote near you.
ALT Wisconsin's August primary election is tomorrow! Do you know how you're voting? Find pro-LGBTQ+ candidates in your district at fairwisconsin.com/vote.
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Four candidates are on the August primary ballot for Dane County Executive.
To learn more about their backgrounds and management styles, we sat down with each of them for a 50-minute interview on our noontime public affairs show, @WORTtalk.
wortfm.org/read-about-the-ca…
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We are just a few days away from our annual summer celebration! Join us on Saturday, August 10th, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Freedom, Inc. Parking Lot for a vibrant day of music, activities, and food. Don't miss this exciting day of community and fun in Madison!
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🚨 MADISON: With 7 Days left until Election Day, we aren’t letting up! Join us and fellow community members this evening to discuss and march for our democracy. You don’t need a ticket to enjoy this awesome program with all of these amazing partner orgs 🥳
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Wisconsin is officially the 1st state to launch the Home Efficiency (HOMES) portion of the Home Energy Rebate Program thanks to the Biden-Harris admin.
Through HOMES, eligible residents can receive up to $10,000 in rebates to make home energy upgrades. focusonenergy.com/ira-homes
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“We must all remember that democracy is neither
an abstract concept nor a static state. Democracy lives in the people. Democracy is the people. And democracy is our best hope.
— Kamala Harris
progressive.org/latest/in-a-…
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Just looking at 2023 and 2024 alone, Wisconsinites have seen more constitutional amendments than Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio combined 🤯
ICYMI from @PhilipRocco: ‘In August, Wisconsin will vote on amending the state constitution. The stakes are high.’
This is a must-read piece before voting in the August primary:
therecombobulationarea.news/…
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We love to see democracy in action ❤️ Great work and let’s keep spreading the word with folks!
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Our Wisconsin Literacy staff is soaking up some great reads this summer! We're excited to dive into these inspiring stories. What are you reading this summer? Share your recommendations in the replies!
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Don't forget to grab tickets to our Maples' Day benefit night with the @NightMares_SB! 🐴
Join us in section 109: madison-night-mares.nwlticke…
Join us in honoring the legacy of compassionate social justice and community leader Cheri Maples, on Tuesday, July 2, at 6:00 p.m. with @NightMares_SB.
Get your tickets here: madison-night-mares.nwlticke…
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In the 55 years since the Stonewall riots at New York’s Stonewall Inn, we’ve come a long way. Yet we recognize that many in our community, especially people of color and trans/gender non-conforming people, still face disproportionate levels of violence and discrimination. (1/2)
ALT Pride started as a protest: 55 years since the Stonewall Riots
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“Unsurprisingly, HIV criminalization punishes historically marginalized identities. It also ignores ongoing health care needs and disproportionately affects communities that are already underserved and over-surveilled, -policed, and -criminalized." (1/2) thebody.com/article/two-surv…
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So before you vote, learn about the candidates and where they stand on the issues -- including #FairMaps and having an independent, nonpartisan redistricting process. #EndGerrymandering
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Interested in getting involved in our volunteer legal observer program? Join us next week for an in-person training at 5pm on Wednesday, June 12!
Register today: action.aclu.org/webform/wi-l…
ALT Become an ACLU-WI legal observer: Protest rights, Free speech, Police accountability, Community, People power