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Hello CRAGgys! Welcome new people! I have posted a FAQ page to answer common questions about CRAG. Energy is building as we gear up for NO KINGS 2.0 on Saturday, October 18. Also this week: * Houghton County Commissioners, Tuesday, October 14, 6 pm. * They will discuss a resolution opposing

Last minute notice Pop Up Protest: Saturday, Oct 4 (TODAY) 2 pm at the bridge. So, the federal government has shut down. This shutdown is the one bit of leverage Democrats have against the extremely unpopular budget bill forced through by Republicans earlier this year. Democrats are demanding that some

Hello CRAGgys! Several important informational sessions are on the schedule for this week. Check the calendar for details. Tuesday, 6 pm, KUUF : Michiganders for Money out of Politics and MI KIDS Townhall. Wednesday, 6 pm, KUUF: AWAVE: AI data centers in the UP info session * Dr. Chloe Kannan from Sault

Hello CRAGgys! It's been a turbulent summer with an onslaught of outrageous attacks on people, institutions, government, and the fundamental ideas of democracy, freedom, and human rights. Anyone who is paying attention is terrified by the prospect of an autocratic takeover of the wealthiest country in the world,

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

Hello CRAGgys! I hope everyone is enjoying these beautiful summer days. I'm sitting outside listening to lapping waves and a distant cicada, and watching a tomato ripen. Please turn out on Saturday to support our amazing National Parks, Keweenaw Historic National Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Pictured

Hello CRAGgys! Congratulations to Keweenaw Indivisible, especially the Stronger Together volunteers. Together the community raised over $23,000 to buy out more than $3M of medical debt! Well done! And you can still contribute. Voting Day in Michigan: Tuesday, August 4th * Houghton County has four millages on the ballot (exact

Hello CRAGgys! The lake is warm, summer people have arrived, and democracy is still under attack. Your next chance to engage with Copper Country humans supporting our community and pushing back against authoritarian take over is Tuesday, July 29th at the Stronger Together Fundraiser to Wipe Out Medical Debt in

Hello CRAGgys! Finally, it's summer in the UP! Don't forget to include a few minutes to save democracy in your summer plans. Good Trouble Rallies are Thursday, July 17th. Local action groups convene regularly. Some public body meets somewhere every single week; take 30 minutes to

Hello CRAGgys! This week is a good time to review some key elements of the founding documents of the United States, our "Charters of Freedom": the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Charters of Freedom Here are some of my favorite passages from the