This is the Insurgent Radio Kiosk for Friday, November 1st
Today’s Kiosk starts with a Civil Liberties Minute from the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts.
Can Gangs Run Prisons?
The Kiosk brings you commentary from members of the public. All the ideas expressed are the speaker’s. Have an idea for your own two-minute commentary? Email kioskevent@wort-fm.org and put “Commentary” in the subject line.
It’s This Weekend’s Action Calendar!
Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas as part of an ecological restoration work party from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Saturday. November 2nd, at the UW-Arboretum. Tools and training provided. Meet at the Arbor Drive parking lot off Monroe Street. Phone 265-5214 for information.
A free presentation titled, “Messaging This Moment: Lessons From Progressive Wins Around the World”, with Anat Shenker-Osorio, host of the podcast Brave New Words, is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, November 2nd, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Madison’s Central Library, 201 West Mifflin Street. Following the 2016 elections, Anat led research for the Race Class Narrative , a groundbreaking national effort to understand how voters come to judgments about race and class, and which messages mobilize the progressive base while persuading the middle. For information, phone 266-6300.
On Sunday, November 3rd, a peace vigil will be held outside Mayor Satya’s Public Birthday Celebration to protest the Mayor’s support for the deployment of the F-35 military planes at Madison’s Truax Field. The vigil will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of the Old Sugar Distillery, 931 East Main Street. Supporters of the Safe Skies Coalition will join in a polite and solemn demonstration. Phone 284-9082 for information.
The 37th annual Herb Fair will be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue. Sponsored by the Madison Herb Society, the theme for this year’s fair is “Wisconsin Wild and Native Herbs”. The event will feature speakers and local vendors offering products ranging from teas and baked goods to body care products and herbal gifts. Admission is free. Phone 444-0926 for information.
If you have found an injured, ill or orphaned wild animal you believe is in need of assistance, contact the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center at 287-3235 before intervening. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are happy to talk you through the next steps and determine when help is truly needed. Learn more at giveshelter.org.
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This has been the Insurgent Radio Kiosk heard weekdays at 5:00, 6:30 and 9:00 AM and at 2:00 PM. I’m Greg Geboski.
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