Sunday, March 16, 2025

Fish for the Future

Protect Our Water, Break a Record

Water is the lifeblood of our region. The Great Lakes are where it all begins, containing 84% of North America’s surface fresh water. We all know how important it is to keep our lakes clean, and that's why we can't let Enbridge’s dangerous Line 5 oil pipeline continue to threaten our waterways.

We’re setting out to break the record for the largest display of origami fish, and we want YOU to be part of it! Each paper fish represents our shared commitment to protecting the Great Lakes.

Join Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and Wisconsin Sierra Culb to break the record for the largest display of origami fish! Let’s show the world that we’re united in protecting our waterways and shutting down Line 5 for once and for all. 

GET STARTED HERE.

Saturday, March 15, 2025

March 19 Mayor Forum

 

AARP Mayoral Candidate Forum

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

6:00pm – 7:30pm 

Cappella Performing Arts Center

Join us for Politics & Pints: La Crosse Mayoral Edition! Hear from candidates on making the city livable for all. Free event for 21+, drink ticket & appetizers. Register now!

Join us for Politics & Pints: La Crosse Mayoral Edition! Hear from mayoral candidates Christine Kahlow and Shaundel Washington Spivey on making the city livable for all ages and all abilities Let’s discuss how local policies can help.

Free event for 21+, includes a drink ticket and appetizers.

Register now at https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/d464d5a3-20c3-42d4-918c-82df4786d65d/regProcessStep1

Friday, March 14, 2025

Call Right Now


This continuing resolution makes all the illegal impoundments, closings, and firings legal. "This CR might as well be called the DOGE ENABLEMENT ACT." - Sam Seder, Majority Report

From Indivisible: Senate Republicans need Democratic votes to pass anything, but instead of negotiating in good faith, they’re pushing for an MAGA continuing resolution (CR) that makes extreme cuts that will jeopardize Social Security, leave tens of thousands of families without homes or food, and slashes benefits to veterans. Instead of trying to rein in the Trump and Musk power grab, this CR legitimizes it.

Almost every House Democrat stood united and voted NO on this CR. Now it’s time for Senate Dems to take a stand and oppose this outrageous bill. They must use their leverage, hold the line, and insist on a clean, short-term CR that keeps the government open without giving Trump and Musk a blank check. 

If Democrats are unified in support of a short-term CR and Republicans choose to shut down the government rather than agree to their reasonable demands, Republicans will own the shutdown. Then, we can use the March recess to hold those Republicans accountable and make their time in-district as painful as possible, so that they’re forced to negotiate a funding bill that includes ironclad safeguards to rein in Trump and Musk and protects essential programs. 

But we need Democrats to stay strong and not flinch. They must vote NO on cloture, which ends debate and allows for a simple-majority vote on final passage of the bill, until they have guaranteed they have enough votes to actually win a clean 30 day CR.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated he will vote yes along with enough Democrats to pass the Republicans' CR. They are voting this morning. Call now.

It takes one senator to deny unanimous consent for a time agreement. The House Dems, the federal workers, everyone opposed to the Schumer Surrender would be happy to have additional time to gather 41 no votes on final cloture. Any senator can do it. - David Dayen. Call your senators now. (A Guide to Unanimous Consent


“Hello. My name is [your name], I’m a resident of [your state] and I’m calling to ask the Senator to VOTE NO on cloture and VOTE NO on the House-passed Continuing Resolution. This bill is a devastating ratification of the Elon Musk coup and I’m calling to ask you to VOTE NO ON CLOTURE.”

"The Republicans' extreme spending bill removes all of the guardrails and all of the accountability measures to ensure that money is being spent in the way that Congress had directed for it to be spent. This turns the federal government into a slush fund for Donald Trump and Elon Musk. It sacrifices Congressional authority, and it's deeply partisan. To me, is is almost unthinkable why  Senate Democrats would hand the few pieces of leverage that we have for free when we've been sent here to protect Social Security, protect Medicaid, and protect Medicare." - Alexandria Ocasio Cortez 

Fax (202-228-3027) or email Schumer (reports are that his voicemails are full) and his aides:
  • Senator at Schumer.senate.gov
  • mike_lynch at schumer.senate.gov
  • meghan_taira at schumer.senate.gov

"This CR empowers DOGE, continues the random wacky cuts, projects Donald Trump from the consequences of his actions, eliminates the possibility that Congress could stop the tariff wars. It is full of radioactive poison wrapped in a nougat-filled layer, covered in dessicated moose shit, rolled up in asbestos  and you're not going to convince me it's a fucking bon bon, Chuck Schumer." - Rick Wilson, The Lincoln Project

Is our Democrats Learning? Update: NO - David Dayen, American Prospect

"This is an outrage. What [Schumer] is doing is giving the stamp of approval to Donald Trump to move money around to continue the unilateral destruction of the federal government. It is helping Elon Musk and Donald Trump." - Jen Rubin, The Contrarian 

"This is not a bill that would simply continue the funding levels of the government for the next half year. This is a power giveaway to an executive already drunk with power. This would embolden the president to continue tearing down government services  closing Social Security offices, illegally withholding funds, illegally seizing more and more authority from the US Congress, ... But worst of all, in my view, is we would be giving it to him." - Sen. Adam Schiff

Black Thursday in the Democratic Senate: An Explainer by Josh Marshall, TPM "Schumer went to floor and announced that Republicans didn’t have the votes for cloture. On first glance it appeared his caucus had decided to defy the President and his congressional party. But it was a ploy. He was playing his voters for fools."

"Trump and OMB Dir. Russ Vought are already crafting a plan to impound some of the funding in the coming CR, multiple sources tell me. Further spending cuts were part of GOP leaders’ pitch to conservatives when CR passed House last week." - Liz Elkind, Fox Congressional Reporter

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Hands Off Medicaid Town Hall

Mint green flyer with text: HANDS OFF MEDICAID TOWN HALL, La Crosse, Monday, March 24, UWL Student Union. Dorrs open at 5:30 p.m. Learn what's happening, how it affects you, and how to fight back." There is a QR code and there's a picture of a Capitol building with the logo for Citizen Action of Wisconsin in the lower left.

Monday, March 24, 2025
Doors @ 5:30, Event @ 6:00

UW-La Crosse Student Union
521 East Ave N, La Crosse
(accessibly by #4 MTU bus)

President Trump and Elon Musk have announced plans to cut Medicaid by nearly a trillion dollars — money they'll hand over to billionaires. These cuts will run people out of their homes, tank local economies, and cost lives. We need to join together and fight back.

Join State Sen. Brad Pfaff and State Reps. Tara Johnson, Steve Doyle, and Jill Billings as we learn about what's at stake for all of us, hear from our neighbors who are directly at risk, and talk about what we're doing to fight back and how you can get involved.

Whether you're already ready to march, you have a story to share, or if you have questions that need answers, join us on March 24 at 5:30pm in the UW-L Student Union.

Hosted by Citizen Action Wisconsin Driftless Co-op. RSVP here:  https://secure.everyaction.com/CDKiYCTr4U2IuYbVJLNsGw2

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

CALL SENATORS NOW!

Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.

Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. The GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that, and they know it.

TODAY is the showdown. 

It should be very clear: any vote for Cloture will be considered a vote for the bill.

People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games. They know exactly what is going on.

CALL NOW 

Baldwin (WI) 202-224-5653

Smith (MN) 202-224-5641

Klobuchar (MN) 202-224-3244

The Democrats are preparing to cave. "Senate Ds, led by @schumer.senate.gov, want to offer the base show votes instead of forcing a real negotiation with Rs, because they think they will lose. l @schumer.senate.gov is whipping Ds to vote for the Trump-Musk coup continuing resolution. The plan is that at least 8 Ds vote *for* cloture, then offer amendments to "improve" the CR which will fail, then cast a meaningless vote against the CR. Schumer is looking to scam the American people. Democrats have announced they intend to vote for cloture in return for meaningless show votes on amendments they know will fail." 

Result: No filibuster and only 50+ votes needed to pass. KEEP CALLING.

The DVO Show

From Rep. Derrick Van Orden's office:
Picture of several building fronts on a field by a road propped up with wood struts from the back. From an illustration of Britannia.com of "Potemkin village," an elaborate facade designed to hide an undesirable reality.
You’re invited to participate in my D.C. update call on 
Wednesday, March 12 at 2:30pm CT. During this call, I will share an update on my work in Washington, D.C. and provide you with the opportunity to get your questions answered.
To be sure you receive the details to join the call, click here or the sign up button below. If you are unable to participate in the call, you can join the livestream on my Facebook page if you would like to tune in.
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CP: This does not take the place of an in-person, open to the public town hall. These online events are managed to block feedback and real questions. We still need an in-person event where our representative faces the voters and answers their unscripted, uncensored questions.

Monday, March 10, 2025

Friday Stand For Vets


Friday, March 14 is a national day to show support for veterans who are losing jobs, services, and health care in the illegal Musk/Trump purges.,

If you can't make it to the Capitol, show your support in La Crosse (no speakers, just signs) in front of the Social Security Building, 210 7th St. S. (7th & Cass) on Friday from noon to 1 p.m. 

Bring a sign. Dress for the weather. Peaceful and determined.

From 3.14Now:

The United States is under siege from within — hijacked by an illegitimate president and administration and protected by a system unwilling to uphold our constitutional safeguards.

The system refuses to act. Now, the people must.

#14thNOW, the historic movement that stood in the breach to stop this authoritarian coup before it started, extends this movement to ALL, calling for immediate action against the destruction of our democracy on March 14th with #NowDC.


If you are a veteran, this movement is for you. If you stand with Ukraine and the Free World, this movement is for you.If you are a federal worker, this movement is for you. If you don’t want to lose Social Security, this movement is for you. If you were deprived of your vote in 2024, this movement is for you. 


If you’ve changed your mind since the election, this movement is for you. If you don’t want to lose your rights, your safety, your freedom, and your country, this movement is for you. 



FREE Energy Assessments & Upgrades

From Kevin Kane, Green Homeowners United:

The City of La Crosse is offering ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND UPGRADES, together with union contractor Green Homeowners United,

What is offered:
  • A no-cost energy assessment that identifies how to best save energy, and can unlock between $5,000-$24,000 in additional subsequent funds for the home for upgrades like insulation, heat pumps, electrical upgrades and more. Often times the projects are fully funded by these additional funds!
  • Immediate no-cost home upgrades that save energy right away, including sealing of air leaks identified in the energy assessment that make the house too drafty, installation of LEDs, and improvements to the HVAC ductwork to better help it heat/cool rooms to save energy and be more comfortable.
What are the requirements:
  • Property must be located in the City of La Crosse
  • Single family homes and duplexes only
  • Home must heat with forced air (furnace, heat pump) and not radiators/ boiler/ electric resistance heating
  • Resident (owner or tenant) must have the gas/electric utility bill in their name or name of an immediate family member
  • Resident (owner or tenant) must earn less than the chart below, depending on family size (also see https://focusonenergy.com/income-qualified )
    • One person earning a maximum of $55,100
    • Two = $63,000
    • Three = $70,850
    • Four = $78,700
    • Five = $85,000
    • Six = $91,300
How to sign up?
Who is Green Homeowners United?
Green Homeowners United is a woman-owned, union (LIUNA) energy efficiency social enterprise that helps residents navigate programs to affordably upgrade their homes and cut carbon emissions. We are Focus on Energy Trade Allies, lead certified, Department of Energy certified assessors and advocates for increasing access to green upgrades and good green careers. We are proud to have performed more IRA rebate projects than almost anyone in the country, as of 3/1/2025

Sunday, March 09, 2025

New School Info Session

Blue, yellow and white poster with picture of three smiling, sitting young children in upper right. Text:  School District of La Crosse New School Community Engagement Session. Learn about our new school project. Hogan Administration Center, 807 East Ave. S. Wednesday, March 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for an informative event to learn about the exciting updates coming to our Hogan site as we prepare to bring together students and staff from Emerson and Spence Elementary Schools in a new elementary building. Heat from Bray Architects about design plans. Ask questions & share input about the upcoming project. We're building the future together. Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged.

March 12 at 6 p.m. Hogan Admin. Bldg.
807 East Ave. S.

The School District of La Crosse invites families, staff, and residents to a community engagement session to learn more about the upcoming new school construction project following the successful passage of the district’s referendum. 

The event is Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hogan Administrative Center, 807 East Avenue South, in La Crosse. Join us for an informative event to learn about the exciting updates coming to our Hogan site as we prepare to bring together students and staff from Emerson and Spence Elementary Schools in a new elementary building.

What to Expect:

⭐️ Short presentations from Bray Architects in the Hogan gymnasium.

⭐️ A chance to ask questions and provide feedback as planning moves forward.

Protest Reports


About 75 people gathered on all four corners of West Avenue S. and Jackson Avenue Friday at noon to Stand Up for Science as part of the national day of protest to draw attention to illegal impoundments and firings that are disrupting important scientific research, medical treatment, and climate action, and upending the lives of scientists, families, and communities around the country.

THERE WILL BE WEEKLY FRIDAY VISIBILITY RALLIES STARTING MARCH 14 FROM NOON TO 1 P.M. NEAR THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE ROUDABOUT AT 7TH & CASS. MORE DETAILS COMING.

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From James:

Had a good rally at the UWL Free Speech rally today, about 30 people, mostly students. I didn’t want to miss the pro-science demonstration but I went to the university instead. Channel 19 showed up. There were a few MAGAts hanging around, half a dozen young men. They tried to provoke us but didn’t succeed. One was desperately seeking attention. I don’t think he was a student there. 

I ran across a Facebook group, Opportunity Wisconsin. Posters suggested we recall or impeach Van Orden for dereliction of duty. Good idea. Not sure how to go about it. Like Johnson and Tiffany, he is a constant source of embarrassment.

We had good response downtown yesterday* and our numbers are growing.

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*CP: Women In Black does a vigil at 4th & Main every Thursday from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 08, 2025

La Crosse Mayoral Debate


Mayoral Candidate Debate 

 UW-La Crosse Cleary Alumni Center

615 East Ave. North, La Crosse
Wednesday, March 12, 6 to 7 p.m.
Doors open at 5:15pm
This forum is a live event, open to the public. No fee. No registration required.

Candidate Names:
Chris Kahlow and Shaundel Washington-Spivey

Media Partners and Co-Sponsors:
WIZM, WKBT, WXOW, WPR, La Crosse Tribune, UW-La Crosse Political Science and Public Administration Department, La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce

The upcoming Spring Election is on April 1, 2025. This event is an opportunity for voters to learn more about the City of La Crosse candidates for mayor and their views on local issues. Lee Rasch, Executive Director of LeaderEthics-Wisconsin, will serve as moderator, with a panel of local media representatives asking questions of the candidates.

The event will be broadcast live on WIZM Radio and livestreamed on their website: wizmnews.com/2025-spring-election

A recording will be available after the event at lwvlacrosse.org/elections2025.

More election information is available at lwvlacrosse.org/elections2025.

Friday, March 07, 2025

Women's March

 

SATURDAY MARCH 8

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Get details when you RSVP at https://action.womensmarch.com/events/international-women-s-day-unite-resist-in-la-crosse-wi

On International Women’s Day, we’re taking to the streets to fight back against the fascist takeover. Join us to defend our rights, our bodies, and our future. No permission needed—just show up and bring others.

Thursday, March 06, 2025

Stand Up For Science

If you can't make it to the official Madison event, come to the corner of West Ave S and Jackson Ave in La Crosse on March 7 at noon for a visibility event to support science and scientists, research and health care, science education, and more! Stay for a few minutes or an hour.

Parking is tight near here. Best bets are somewhere along the bus route (park & ride the MTU Circulator or #1 bus) or the side streets (11th & 13th) south of the intersection.

Bring a sign in support of science, scientists, health care providers, researchers, educators, etc. and in support of public science - NIH, NOAA, NSF, NIEHS, NIAID, CDC, NASA, EPA, NPS, USDA, and more.

From a friend:

Representative Derrick Van Orden claims that DOGE is "taking steps to reduce the number of unelected bureaucrats." - Do the people in this article sound like "bureaucrats" to you???





ReproEco


In ReproEco, six talented writers commissioned by ReproFreedomArts.org engaged in extensive artistic investigations and utilized their imaginative theatrical storytelling to deeply explore the intricate intersection of reproductive freedom and environmental justice.

Now, six powerful short plays about our health, our bodies, communities, our future, and how we can survive environmental hazards.

Saturday, March 8 @ 6 pm: First Congregational Church, 2503 Main Street, La Crosse WI, Free: Always Never Really Here by Alinca Hamilton and Maybe Our Baby by Diane Breeser

Thursday, March 20 @ 5:30 pm, Oolala! Consign, 1006 19th Street S, La Crosse WI, Free: Until the Change Comes by Cindy Cooper

Saturday April 5 @ 7 pm, The Nature Place, 789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse WI, Free: Through Water Into Blood by Mildred Inez Lewis and We Are Our Ancestors Reasons for Living by Cassandra Medley

Thurs, April 24 @ 7 pm: The Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King Street, La Crosse WI, Free: Priorities by Laura Shamas and Maybe Our Baby by Diane Breeser

Wednesday, March 05, 2025

Target Fast

From TargetFast.org


A Lenten Fast from Corporations:
A Call to Spiritual Resistance

Lent is a sacred season of reflection, sacrifice, and renewal. It is a time when we draw closer to God by letting go of the things that distract us and recommitting ourselves to justice, love, and righteousness. As we enter this Lenten season, we are called not only to personal transformation but also to prophetic action.

In recent days, we have witnessed a disturbing retreat from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives by major corporations—companies that once pledged to stand for justice but have since chosen the path of compromise. These rollbacks represent more than just corporate decisions; they reflect a deeper erosion of the moral and ethical commitments necessary to build a just society. As people of faith, we cannot be silent. We are called to resist systems that perpetuate exclusion and inequity.

This Lent, we will begin a corporate fast, starting with Target, as a spiritual act of resistance. Just as Jesus overturned the tables in the temple, challenging the exploitation and hypocrisy of his day, we too must disrupt business as usual. Fasting is not just about what we abstain from—it is about what we embrace. By redirecting our resources toward businesses that uphold justice, we embody our commitment to God’s vision of equity and love in action.

This is a fast for accountability. A fast for justice. A fast for a future where corporations do not bow to pressure at the expense of marginalized communities. As we journey through these 40 days, let us pray, reflect, and act—knowing that our collective sacrifice can bring about transformation.

Read more at http://www.targetfast.org

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Calling BS


Calling BS Live chat and Prebuttal to Trump's Address to Congress. 7:15 p.m . Central

About this event

A better Tuesday and country are possible! As Trump hawks an hour of lies and dangerous directives to Congress, MoveOn is providing an antidote: a livestream event with Senators Chris Murphy and Brian Schatz, host Akilah Hughes, and more elected officials, leaders, and advocates who will offer a "prebuttal" to Trump's address and a live chat during his speech.

Community, camaraderie, clarity, along with some comedy from an impressive group of lawmakers, leaders, comedians, commentators, and people-powered friends who'll give you the inspiration and tools you need to fight back against Trump and Elon's billionaire takeover.

Who'll be there?

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Senator Angela Alsobrooks, (D-MD), Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Akilah Hughes, Wajahat Ali, Liz Plank, Jessica Burbank, Lauren Bishop, Michael Ian Black, @GoldenGateBlond, Kat Abu, Michael McWhorter... and more!

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday will deliver livestreamed remarks following President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. His response will stream live on the Senator’s Facebook, YouTube, X and Instagram accounts. 

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(Who thinks wearing color coded outfits is an appropriate Democratic party response to a coup?)

ACall to Action

From Barbara:

The reports I’ve read said the “Economic Black Out” on Friday, February, 28 did not affect major retailers or online purchases significantly. Trump, Vance, and Musk continue their destruction of Congress’s legislated Federal Government agencies and programs while the courts, which for the most part have halted funding cuts and some personnel chopping, are ignored by the Executive Branch. Hence, we have a Constitutional Crisis, a coup d’état. 

Bernie Sanders has declared a rabble-rousing coast to coast tour lifting up the voices of We the People. The rest of the Democrats in both houses of Congress seem to think business as usual is a good idea. They introduce legislation that will never even go to committee; give a speech here and there, and try to hold the slippery eels (nothing against eels, sorry ya’all) of Republican members of Congress accountable.  

When we met with Van Orden’s staff recently, I asked that Van Orden stand by his Navy Seal Oath and his Oath as a U.S. Representative to defend/uphold the U.S. Constitution and gather all Republicans together to do just that. When we recently met with Baldwin’s staff, I asked that she join with all Democratic Members of Congress to “vacate” D.C. and go on the town meeting road in their districts raising up the voices of We the People as Sanders is doing.

“Vacate” has a general meaning: “to leave.” It also has a judicial meaning: “to annul.” Both apply here. I contend that by staying and playing the parliamentary game with Republicans they are adding legitimacy to the broken Balance of Powers, the broken “Trust Doctrine” (Art.II Section 3 Clause 5 of the U. S. Constitution), and the betrayal of American voters across the spectrum.

Republican leadership in Congress is reported to have told their caucus members to refrain from holding town hall meetings due to recent Republican town halls being raucous affairs. 

The cue is there, Democratic members of Congress!! Hit the road! Get out of D.C. town! Raise the voices of the people. We are the ones who vest power in the three branches of our government. 

Help our voices be heard by your presence. The media reports will be about the voice of We the People rather than Trump’s and Musk’s nefarious and traitorous actions and words. END BUSINESS AS USUAL!!!!

Monday, March 03, 2025

Upgrade & Save

UPGRADE & SAVE: Energy Assistance and Repair Expo

MARCH 27 4 to 6 p.m.

La Crosse Public Library

(Hosted by Habitat for Humanity)

Discover how to take advantage of local and regional programs funded by the IRA to upgrade your home. From improving energy efficiency to funding essential repairs, this workshop will show you how to access resources that save money and enhance your quality of life. 

By the end of this workshop, attendees will have had the opportunity to connect with service providers, learn the basics of all programs and more intricately those that interest them the most, and know the next steps of how to proceed should they want to pursue program participation. This event is intended mainly for homeowners but everyone who wants to learn is invited!

There will be two informational sessions:

Home Repair - 4:30-5:00 (CouleeCap, Habitat for Humanity, City of La Crosse, WHEDA)

Energy Assistance - 5:30-6:00 (Focus on Energy, Coulee Cap) 

Light food and drinks provided!

Registration is requested: https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/37300-upgrade-save-energy-assistance-repair-expo

The most important election

As if things weren't bad enough with the house on fire and the sewer backing up into the living room, there's another very important thing to deal with.

The direction of our state Supreme Court will be decided in an April 1 election. It's not just important for children, workers, our environment, schools, departments and agencies, human and civil rights, women's autonomy, and more, but it's also part of the larger Let the Rich Rule game being played by Elon Musk. 

Who controls the court, controls the 2026 elections.

This is one reason Musk is dumping big bucks into the race. And it's THE reason we have to be involved. They have the money, we have the people.

Musk's opponent is Judge Susan Crawford. She needs support. 

The February 18 primary saw a pitiful 19% of registered voter (14% of eligible voters) turn out in the City of La Crosse. We have to do better on April 1.

*There's a postcard party on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in La Crosse. While this is something you can do from home, writing cards with others will amplify and energized our individual efforts.



Sunday, March 02, 2025

3/7: Stand Up For Science Madison AND La Crosse


Noon to 3 p.m. State Capitol

On March 7, 2025, we rally to defend science as a public good and pillar of social, political, and economic progress. 

Learn more at https://standupforscience2025.org/

 

If you can't make it to Madison, come to the corner of West Ave S and Jackson Ave in La Crosse on March 7 at noon for a visibility event to support science and scientists, research and health care, science education, and more! Stay for a few minutes or an hour.

Parking is tight near here. Best bets are somewhere along the bus route (park & ride the MTU Circulator or #1 bus) or the side streets (11th & 13th) south of the intersection.

International Women's Day

 


The International Women’s Day Committee invites members of the La Crosse community and beyond to join in a celebration of International Women’s Day. The celebration will consist of panelists from around the world discussing on how women are celebrated in their country as well as their experiences in both their home country and the U.S.. After the panelists speak, time will be set aside for questions from the audience.

International Women's Day (March 8, 2025) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction.

Saturday, March 01, 2025

Rally for Repro Rights

 

On March 5 at 10 a.m. rally for reproductive freedom at the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main Street in La Crosse.

Join Dr. Kristin Lyerly, State Senator Brad Pfaff, and other health care workers to highlight the importance of the April 1 Wisconsin Supreme Court election for the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/reprofreedimlc