Action Alert
Virtual Gathering Sept 27: Rooted in Resistance: Defending our Communities & Ending State Violence
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:50amSunday, September 27, 1-2:30 PM CDT Rooted in Resistance: Defending our Communities & Ending State Violence, a virtual gathering led by the Illinois School of the Americas Watch (ILSOAW) and the SOA Watch Staff Collective. The event will mark ILSOAW’s 30th year as an organization.
Rally to “Stop Teaching War and Killing at Marquette University! End Militarism!” Sept 24
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:49amTELL CONGRESS TO GET BACK TO WORK! PASS MEANINGFUL COVID-19 RELIEF NOW!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:45amCongress is back in session but just for a short time, and then they recess again to hit the campaign trail. If they do not act now, we will not get another COVID Relief bill until 2021, if then.
People need rental assistance, increased SNAP (food stamps) benefits, unemployment insurance, and access to free testing and COVID health care, and they need it now!
COVID19 Mutual Aid Support, Offers and Resources
Submitted by Staff on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 11:27amUPDATED OFTEN: Times that are potentially scary require us to better support one another. In the same way that we bring casseroles to grieving families and baby clothes to celebrate newborns, we can come together as a community to help each other through this difficult time as well. An essential part of stopping the spread of coronavirus from overwhelming our hospital systems is voluntary self-isolation. However, isolation can be difficult without the support of your neighbors. This information will help us provide support to each other!
Donate Today to Support the Building Unity Tour
Submitted by Staff on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 2:05pmOur democracy is imperiled by the growing influence of money in politics, greatly compounded by voter suppression and partisan gerrymandering. For our democracy to work, it is essential for citizens to be registered, engaged, know that their vote counts, and have the information they need to vote and make informed decisions.
Building Unity: a call to action and the next steps toward the possibility of our survival
Submitted by Staff on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 6:09pmWe know. Even though many of us are acting as though all is well and there is no need to worry. If you are reading this, you likely know, there is plenty to worry about.
We are at the beginning of massive social and environmental collapse which greatly increases the chances of global war – the last straw for humanity. It is all happening faster than most of us can imagine.
“Back from the Brink” December Action in Madison
Submitted by Staff on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 2:29pmSince October of 2018, a coalition of groups has been working to get the Madison City Council to pass a Resolution in support of nuclear disarmament that also commits the city to nuclear weapon free contracts and investments.
Nine Alders have said YES and another 4 have said “YES, probably”. We still need the support of the following alders:
Sign-on Letter Rejecting Proposed Infrastructure Improvements at Truax Field
Submitted by Staff on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 6:26amOn April 7, 2019 a notice was published in the Wisconsin State Journal indicating that "The National Guard Bureau (NGB) invites the public to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI
