Remembering May 18, 1964: How Milwaukee Students Stood Up Against Injustice
Today, we commemorate a monumental chapter in the civil rights movement of Wisconsin that occurred 59 years ago. On May 18, 1964, students from Milwaukee schools participated in the first boycott of the city's public schools. This bold act of civil disobedience brought local and national attention to the glaring educational inequality in Milwaukee.
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Housing Is A Human Right: The Wisconsin Green Party's Vision
On May 20, 2023, when we gather for the Wisconsin Green Party's Spring Gathering under the theme "Housing is a Human Right", it's important to take a moment to appreciate the profound significance of these words. Housing is more than just a place to rest your head, it's a fundamental human need that affects every aspect of our lives, from health and safety to opportunities and social mobility.
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From Standard Oil to Housing: Harnessing Government Regulation for Justice
Today, we remember an impactful event in American history: the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company on May 15, 1911. This landmark case served as a powerful demonstration of the necessary role of government in regulating business practices for the public good. As we address the current housing crisis in our country, we can draw inspiration from this precedent and fight for the same decisive government action to ensure that "Housing is a Human Right."
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Celebrating May Day: Standing With Workers and Striving for a Greener Wisconsin
This International Workers' Day, we at the Wisconsin Green Party join hands with workers all over our state, our country, and the world. May Day is a time to remember the incredible struggles and victories of the labor movement, and it's also a reminder of how important it is to keep fighting for workers' rights and economic justice. As we honor the courage and perseverance of workers, we're also reminded of the pressing need to move towards a sustainable, fair, and environmentally conscious economy that benefits everyone.
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Honoring Jacob Coxey's Army and the Struggle for Economic Justice
On this day, 129 years ago, Jacob Coxey's Army of unemployed workers began their historic march on Washington D.C. As the Wisconsin Green Party, we commemorate this significant event in the history of workers' rights and economic justice. In these trying times, when the issues of unemployment, economic inequality, and ecological crisis are more relevant than ever, we are reminded of the importance of grassroots activism and the power of ordinary people to effect change.
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Wisconsin Green Party Commemorates Workers' Memorial Day, Calls for Ecosocialist Solutions
The Wisconsin Green Party honors Workers' Memorial Day, standing in solidarity with the families, friends, and communities affected by the loss of lives, injuries, and illnesses caused by hazardous working conditions. We mourn these tragic losses and demand transformative change to build a society that values people and the planet over profit.
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WI Green Party 2023 Spring Gathering May 20: Housing is a Human Right
The Wisconsin Green Party will hold our 2023 Spring Gathering state membership meeting on Saturday May 20, 2023.
The theme of this gathering will be "Housing is a human right" and we will have discussions on the critical issue of housing and its many dimensions, including affordability, sustainability, homelessness, and more.
Check out our Events page for more information and to RSVP!
WI Greens Call Upon Elected Officials to Act and Stop Line 5
A record snow flood melt season has begun this week in northern Wisconsin. With this flooding comes the possibility of damage to Enbridge's Line 5 petro-pipeline. Already exposed and damaged, Line 5 is extra dangerous and threatens catastrophic failure with this record snow melt flood.
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WI Green Party 2023 Winter Gathering Sat. 2/25
Join the Wisconsin Green Party for our 2023 Winter Gathering state membership meeting on Saturday February 25, 2023!
The goal of this gathering will be to hold open discussion on the priorities of the WI Green Party, and to help members get involved with the party to take action on those priorities.
Join us online via Zoom on Saturday February 25th to be a part of the discussion on setting WI Green Party priorities, and find out how to get more involved with the party for people, planet, and peace over profit!
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Wisconsin Public Radio interview on Green Party priorities
Wisconsin Green Party co-chair Dave Schwab spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio about the Greens regaining ballot status, took callers' questions about the Green Party, and discussed issues like Ranked Choice Voting, Proportional Representation, the eco-socialist Green New Deal and more.
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