Labor Day 2025
Hello CRAGgys!
Labor Day 2025 will be a national day of rallies under the theme:
Workers over Billionaires
- Monday, September 1, 12-2 pm
- Houghton Waterfront Park (by the Portage Lake District Library)
Workers over Billionaires is a national day of nonviolent action to celebrate the history of labor organizing and the resilience of the working person in America. There will be speakers! There will be music!
So join us and celebrate what democracy and resistance looks like in the Copper Country!
Other UP Labor Day Actions
- Lake Superior Region Indivisibles held their Labor Day event in Marquette on Saturday; See pictures of their action.
- Eastern UP Labor Day Caravan: St Ignace (8 am), Sault Ste Marie, Newberry, Munising, Negaunee (TV6 interview and lunch, 12:50-1:45), Escanaba, Manistique.
News and updates
National Park Support
About 25 enthusiastic supporters turned out in Calumet last Saturday to defend our National Parks. We had many positive responses from passers-by. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Expanded CRAG Calendar
Emma J. is compiling an excellent calendar of community events and useful information in a handy flyer format. Please distribute these; drawing people to social/community events is a key path for education and engagement.
We've decided to collaborate and Emma is now adding her listings to the CRAG calendar, too.
- Keweenaw Community Events
- Full CRAG calendar (select one or more subcalendars to filter types of events)
Michigan Statewide Petitions
At least SIX petitions are being circulated for proposals to go on the 2026 ballot. Bridge Michigan has a good summary; others may be added.
- Decline to Sign. Watch out for the anti-voter rights petitions that seek to add repressive "proof of citizenship" language to the Michigan constitution:
- Americans for Citizen Voting- DO NOT SIGN
- Committee to Protect Voters Rights - DO NOT SIGN
- AxMITax, The AxMITax proposal seeks to eliminate all property taxes in Michigan and make it harder to raise any other taxes in the future - DO NOT SIGN
- Instead, look for these to SIGN (if you are eligible.)::
- Ranked Choice Voting (RankMiVote) petitions.
- The Well Read Racoon in Houghton has these petitions.
- Michigan United is circulating the petition Invest in MI Kids to fund schools by taxing millionaires.
- A proposal to block political donations by regulated utilities has also just been approved.
Upcoming Events
The CALENDAR has details, and many more local . Please share your events.
- September 21, 1 pm. International Day of Peace. Bridgeview Park (No signs, but bring you peace message)
- September 21, 7 pm, Orpheum Theater. Townhall: Invest in MI Kids. Organized by KATO
- September 25, 7 pm. Know your rights ICE Training at Michigan Tech.
- October 15, 7 pm. Townhall: Health Care for All. location TBD.
When and Where to engage locally
Many government actions threaten our local communities. Speak up!
An elected board meets somewhere every week. Check the calendar for details.
Local action groups convene regularly. Some public body meets somewhere every single week; take 30 minutes to show up and express your opinion.
And let me know if you go and what you learn. Remember, this is a long process. Showing up multiple times builds trust and demonstrates to people with diverse viewpoints that you don't have horns.
I spoke at the Calumet Township board on August 29th, 1 pm. My remarks are posted here.
Why and how to attend local meetings
Meetings
Details are on the CALENDAR. (Please send updates, check to confirm.)
Houghton/Hancock
- Yoopers for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Rally at the bridge Wednesdays at 5 pm.
- Keweenaw Indivisible meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6-8 pm at the KUUF.
- “Houghton County Dems meet every 1st Wednesday, 7 pm at the Super 8.
- 3rd Wednesday, 6 pm HC Dems April Meet-up.
- 4th Wednesdays AWAVE, 6 pm. Gathering at UU Fellowship Houghton.
- 3rd Sundays, 7-8:45 pm, Keweenaw Against the Oligarchy Monthly Action Committee (KATO). Please register at the link to help with the headcount.
Baraga
- Baraga County Democrats, 3rd Tuesdays at 6 pm, L'Anse Township Hall
Marquette
- Every Tuesday evening at 7pm, Yoopers Unite, a gathering of local pro-democracy groups, at LoveMarq Church, 728 W. Kaye Ave, Marquette.
- Marquette: Every Saturday morning from 11:30-12:30, between 40 - 80 people have been assembling at the Marquette Post Office, standing in support with long-established Citizens for Peace & Justice.
- Join Lake Superior Region Indivisible
Albatrosses again
The Northern Royal Albatross chick is still on its very windy New Zealand outcrop. Check thehighlight videos to see more than just blowing grass.
Thanks for all your support
Stay Well
Sarah
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