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Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 6:59pmWe send a compilation of Action Alerts, Upcoming Events and News from our Member Organizations near the beginning of each week. You choose which ones you want to learn more about!
Time to Organize and Stop Line 3 January
Submitted by Staff on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 3:24pmAction Alert from: Showing Up for Racial Justice - SURJ– Twin Cities Chapter: showingupforracialjusticemn@gmail.com
We are focused on the immediate need to stop the destructive and unjust Line 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota. We are not powerless, and there are many, many ways we can support the Stop Line 3 effort. Read on for info, actions, and more:
Be part of the People's Maps Commission - at Public Hearings statewide
Submitted by Staff on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 12:09pmThurs Jan 28, 5:30 pm The People’s Maps Commission Public Hearing – virtual. The purpose is to seek public input on the upcoming redistricting of legislative maps from constituents of Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. Although the Jan.
Safe Skies Wisconsin Reports – In the News: Naval News article Jan 26
Submitted by Staff on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 3:27pmWISCONSIN FAITH LEADERS STATEMENT ON IMPEACHMENT - January 15, 2021
Submitted by Staff on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 6:24pmWe, the undersigned Wisconsin faith leaders, are profoundly disturbed by persistent attempts over the last two months to overturn the will of the people as expressed in the November election, which has been called “the most secure in American history.”[1] These efforts came to a head last week in the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol and our democratically elected leaders of all parties. As leaders of faith, we claim our role as part of our country’s moral conscience.
Extend and Support a Wisconsin Eviction Moratorium - Sign the Petition! Jan 22
Submitted by Staff on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:38amFebruary 1st will be a traumatic day for thousands of Wisconsinites (from RUCUS). When the CDC Moratorium on evictions is lifted on January 31st, some 35,700-75,500 Wisconsin households will face housing disruption or eviction filings. What will follow will not be the happy end of 2020 we all anticipated, but another year of economic devastation, COVID sickness and death, and despair.
Sulfide Mine Permit Denied: “A Win for Wetlands”
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 4:52pmMARQUETTE, MI, Friday, January 8, 2021 – Regional environmental groups are celebrating the news that a disputed Wetlands Permit for Aquila Resources’ Back Forty sulfide mine has been denied by a Michigan Administrative Law Judge, concluding a two year review of the contested case.
View the ACLU's 'BIDEN-HARRIS TO-DO LIST' - and continue to push for bold measures
Submitted by Staff on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 2:11pmJohn LaForge of Nukewatch - writes Op-Ed for PeaceVoice, CounterPunch and The Progressive Jan 21
Submitted by Staff on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:06pmJohn LaForge of Nukewatch
MRSCP Op Ed on Yemen, published in the Cap Times of Madison - Jan 25, 2021
Submitted by Staff on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 9:22am‘Biden should end support for bombing and starvation of Yemen’, by Cassandra Dixon and Barb Olson, members of the WNPJ member group, Madison-Rafah Sister City Project.
Read the full article here:
Send a message to save our rivers!
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 6:16pmAmerican Rivers, a national conservation group, has designated the Menominee River on the Michigan-Wisconsin border, one of the 10 most endangered rivers in the U.S. because of the threat of toxic sulfide mining next to the river.
Please go to American Rivers' website and send a message to Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to ban the dangerous tailings dam associated with toxic mining and deny a permit for the proposed Back Forty mine:
Forward! Marching Band - Raise Your Voice Up VIDEO
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 8:13pmWhile the Covid Pandemic has mostly kept us off the streets and from doing what we love the most-gathering a crowd and building community-we have been staying engaged with each other and trying to make new connections with other groups. We've created a couple of online videos during the pandemic and would be interested in working with WNPJ member groups who would like to use our music and/or videos to enhance their online events or social media presence.
Midwest Renewable Energy Association is Hiring! posted Jan 26
Submitted by Staff on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 2:57pmMREA in Custer, WI is looking for a Media Coordinator to help support the development and implementation of our digital media and virtual presence. Working with MREA staff, this individual will guide the development of engaging audio and video content suitable for MREA’s YouTube channel, social media, and email marketing. This individual will be responsible for media strategy development and implementation, with an aim to grow subscribers, viewers, and partners.
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Upcoming Events
Enbridge Line 3 RESISTANCE - Video interview with Paul DeMain
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 4:28pmBuilding Unity’s Media Project interviews Paul DeMain, nationally known journalist and environmental activist. Paul brings us first hand news about Enbridge’s rush to lay a lot of pipe before 5 courts are scheduled to give Native Nations their days in Court in 35 to 40 days. As all of this is happening, indigenous and non-indigenous resisters pray, sing, and cause disruptions and delays for huge semi trucks of pipe. Enbridge brought 4,000 pipe laying workers in from all around the country.
Ask your Representative to NOT support the amendment to the WI Vaccination Plan - today 1/27
Submitted by Staff on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 3:44pmPlease contact your state Assembly Rep today and ask that person to NOT support the amendment to AB5, the Wisconsin Vaccination Plan.
Hundreds Call to END Open Burning of PFAS by U.S. Army Jan 25
Submitted by Staff on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 4:07pmCSWAB says "thank you" to the 300 individuals and 72 civic, environmental, veterans, and health organizations , including WNPJ, who added their voices to the call to
2020 was a dreadful episode of human rights violations
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 7:54pm2020 is a dark closure to a dark decade in terms of realizing human rights and humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territories.
(submitted by Peregrine Forum)
State issues consumption warning for Lake Superior smelt over PFAS contamination - Jan 15
Submitted by Staff on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 4:49pmSafe Skies Clean Water Wisconsin sues National Guard over environmental review of F-35 projects
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 4:32pmNational Guard sued over environmental review of F-35 projects at Truax Field
Wisconsin State Journal - December 7, 2020 | Chris Hubbuch
A group opposed to basing F-35 fighter jets in Madison is suing the National Guard over its environmental review of construction to prepare Truax Field to host the new planes.
Contact Your Representatives in Congress to Act on H.R.1
Submitted by Staff on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:54amH.R.1 is the Democracy Reform: The 'For The People Act' would dramatically strengthen our democracy by making it easier to vote, ending gerrymandering, fixing our campaign finance system, and more. Mike McCabe of Our Wisconsin Revolution has sent this Action Alert to WNPJ.
Echo Valley Farm offers sustainable farming internships & longterm positions
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 5:34pmEcho Valley Farm is offering long term or permanent positions for those ready for the challenges of living on a farming community.
Beginning March 1, 2021 through October 2021
Gardening From Seed to Harvest
This is an internship with the possibility of staying on at Echo Valley Farm.
Accommodations and meals will be provided.
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