Where do we go from here?

Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. Central

Join Naomi Klein, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Astra Taylor, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor for a post-election assessment and urgent conversation about how to chart a path forward.

How does the Left—in the US and internationally—squarely face the myriad challenges that confront us and find ways to build effective movements for the world we need?

***Register through Ticket Tailor to receive a link to the live-streamed video on the day of the event. This event will also be recorded and captioning will be provided.***

Transgender Day of Remembrance

 

November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), an annual observance  that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

From 2 to 6 p.m., The Center 7 Rivers LGBTQ  Connnection will host a gathering of those who wish to recognize Trans Day of Remembrance at the Radisson Center, 300 2nd Street S. to honor of all our transgender sisters, brothers, friends, and siblings who have lost their lives to transphobic violence.

There will be transgender friendly resources available from 2 to 5 p.m., along with a panel of speakers. From 5 to 6 p.m. there will be a vigil to commemorate the lives lost in the past year.

Learn more at https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/calendar/trans-day-of-remembrance-1 

 

11/21: ADU Open House

From City of La Crosse:

11-21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Nature Place, Myrick Park

A few months ago the City of La Crosse put out a public call for design ideas for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the city that prioritize accessibility, affordability and sustainability; This Thursday will be the event that showcases several of the top designs from that competition. It's a unique chance for anyone to see specific design ideas and how they might be useful to their own homes and neighborhoods, now or in the future. It's also a chance for anyone who might be unsure or even concerned about ADUs to learn more about them. The event will include individual presentations as well as time for one-on-one discussions and question-answer with designers and the City. 

See below for the link to the event registration page. As a designer I'll be participating in the event, and my hope is that there will be significant public turnout and interest.

Here is the link to the event page:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-la-crosse-adu-design-competition-award-ceremony-tickets-1069006540339

Matt Bryan, River Architects
La Crosse AARP/AIA ADU Design Challenge

 

Awareness

 

Citizens Climate Lobby

From Citizens Climate Lobby:

We will soon have a President and Congress that are definitely not in favor of necessary climate change action. However, that will not stop CCL from doing the bipartisan work we always do with focus and determination to move climate change legislation forward.

Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m.

In Person (401 West Ave. S.) or Online

Learn more at https://mailchi.mp/7cf670761026/next-la-crosse-ccl-meeting-march-22nd-630pm-via-zoom-5847356?e=e5c1b68a76

In the meantime,

1. Write to President Biden to thank him for the major climate action in the Inflation Reduction Act and urge his administration to do everything they can to support climate action between now and the next president taking office.
2. Register for CCL's Fall Virtual Conference, December 7th. Join us at our fall virtual conference for an insider’s look at what Congress is expected to tackle on climate change. We’ll cover the key opportunities during the lame duck session at the end of this Congress, as well as exciting possibilities emerging for 2025. CCL stands ready for action as a trusted and essential partner in Congress.
3. Write Congress. Write to your Representative and Senators to remind them that climate is a priority issue for people who voted in the election and to urge them to work together to prioritize climate legislation in the final weeks of this Congress.