Wisconsin: Building Unity Tour for Justice and Democracy – LaCrosse Stop April 1, 2023 and Milwaukee Stops April 1-4, 2023

Building Unity Wisconsin Tour for Justice and Democracy.
The Wisconsin Tour for Justice and Democracy Schedule:
Sat. 4/1/23 – State Supreme Court Candidate Forum in La Crosse Area – Location: TBD – 1:00 PM
Sun. 4/2/23 – Tues. 4/4 – “Get-out-the-Vote for Justice Rallies” on the way to and in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Times and Locations: TBD –
Works to bring together Wisconsin based groups together for the causes of peace, justice, sustainability, and democracy. buildingunitywisconsin.org/
buildingunitywi@gmail.com  

WORT Radio: Interviews with Ali Awad and Cindy and Craig Corrie

Recordings of the Week: WORT Radio

The Heartbreak and Defiance of Occupation: World View interviews Ali Awad from Masafer Yatta; (30 minutes); and

A Public Affair interview with Cindy and Craig Corrie on the 20th anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s killing in Rafah (55 minutes) 

(See also this excellent article about the long struggle for justice for Rachel.)

Action of the Week: This Ramadan and always:

Madison, April 1, 2023: Rafah Sister City at the International Festival at Overture Center

MADISON Sat Apr 1st, 10 am – 5 pm
Madison Rafah Sister City at the International Festival at Overture Center on State Street.
Overture Center’s annual International Festival, where all are invited to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and diversity of our community with free performances by artists who call Dane County home, tasty cuisines, stunning arts and crafts from around the world, and info from many local organizations and businesses with global connections. More than 40 cultures will be represented with dozens of artists, craft & arts booths and food vendors. Come in person, or participate online in select live streamed performances via Overture’s Facebook page. MRSCP will be there selling our Palestinian embroidery, ceramics, wood products, earrings, yard signs, posters AND a new shipment of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Playgrounds for Palestine. (Sat. only) We will also be offering a great new shipment of authentic Hirbawi Kuffiyehs. http://www.madisonrafah.org

Madison, March 31, 2023 – Earth Day! – System Change NOT Climate Change!

UW-MADISON – Fri Mar 31st, 4 – 6 pm
‘350 WI Art Collective’ Preparing for Earth Day!
Meet at Library Mall near Walgreens, every Friday afternoon until Earth Day, April 21st. Join us for speakers, an art project, free food and, most of all, to support the next generation of climate activists. Then on Earth Day, April 22, the students will be holding a rally at Library Mall, followed by a march up State Street. Stay tuned for details about that.350 Wisconsin  – 350wisconsin@350wisconsin.org

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Wisconsin: Protest Against U.S. War Machine Drones at Camp Douglas March 28, 2023

CAMP DOUGLAS Tues Mar 28th, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
VIGIL AGAINST THE DRONES OUTSIDE THE GATES OF VOLK FIELD
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DRONES KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE. We need YOU there.We will again come together and vigil against drones.  The vigil at Volk Field is a legal vigil where we will be on public property.  As always, it will be a solemn vigil, remembering the victims of US government drone attacks. For directions and car-pooling options, contact Joy at 608 239-4327 or joyfirst5@gmail.com or Bonnie at 608-256-5088 or blb24@earthlink.net of Wisconsin Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars.

Venezuela & ALBA News 3.24.2023

Venezuela & ALBA News 3.24.2023: Alex Saab’s life-threatening health condition not being treated; Interview with Cuba’s Diaz Canel; Nicaragua Action Alert

Free Alex Saab:  Public Denunciation Concerning Health Conditions of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab, Illegally Imprisoned in the United States Statement by Free Alex Saab movement and a Doctor’s organization about the lack of medical treatment for Saab.

Dr. Maya Angelou: “Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud”

After hearing a 19th-century African-American song, Dr. Maya Angelou has never forgotten one important lyric: God put a rainbow in the clouds. Watch as Dr. Angelou shares how she honors those who employed kindness to help her, and find out how, she says, we can all “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud,” no matter who they are. For more on #masterclass, visit http://bit.ly/1ZQfeZO