June 17, 2026

BRIX Cider is hosting a series of conversations with Democrats running for Governor in November. SWWAP and the Mt. Horeb Progressive Trolls are cohosting the events.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

NOTE: Mandela Barnes was scheduled for this evening, but had to cancel. The conversation has been rescheduled for July 15 at 5:30.

Hosting this event does not constitute an endorsement by Brix, Main Street Action, Mt. Horeb Area Progressive Trolls or SWWAP. Our goal is to create space for thoughtful civic conversation, and we have invited gubernatorial candidates to participate in this series. 

This Sunday is Father's Day! 

In honor of dad's the following Building Unity Event will feature FREE ICE CREAM FOR ATTENDEES.

BUILDING UNITY IN MT. HOREB

WHERE: Liberty Park

(1201 Cox Drive, Mt. Horeb, WI)

WHEN: Sunday, June 21, 2026

@ 12:30 - 1-30 pm

WHY: This tour needs the love and support of all of us. Together we can shift the narrative and the political climate of our state.

Building Unity Launches Wisconsin Tour with Community Rally in Mt. Horeb

Every epic journey starts with a first step. On Sunday, June 21, from 12:30-1:30 pm. Mt. Horeb serves as the first stop for Building Unity, an inspiring tour across Wisconsin. with a rally at Liberty Park, 1201 Cox Drive, Mt. Horeb, WI. As the first stop on this statewide journey, the event kicks off a statewide tour promoting peace, justice, sustainability, and democracy. The Mt. Horeb rally will feature local music, speakers, and an art project to paint a portion of the Building Unity bus with an iconic Mt. Horeb image. In honor of Father’s Day, the event will include free ice cream for attendees. The Mount Horeb welcoming committee includes the Southwest Wisconsin Area Progressives (SWWAP), the Mt. Horeb Area Progressive Trolls, and Brix Cider.

The event underscores the mission of Building Unity: connecting individuals and organizations committed to nonviolent action for social change. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in activities that celebrate local culture while advancing the causes of peace, comprehensive justice, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and participatory democracy. Building Unity advocates for investing in diplomacy, advancing human rights, ensuring economic justice, and strengthening democratic participation. Through grassroots events like the Mt. Horeb rally, the organization fosters collaboration among diverse communities working for a more equitable, sustainable, and democratic future.

The tour invites all Wisconsinites to join in, harnessing the power of unity to create meaningful change across the state. The tour will run for 20 straight weekends. It will visit every region of Wisconsin between Juneteenth and Nov. 3rd (Election Day). More information on the tour can be found at https://tinyurl.com/Democracy-Tour-Info .

Missed a copy of the SWWAP Newsletter?

You now can find past issues at

https://swwap.org/archive/

🏳️‍🌈 ALL ARE WELCOME 🏳️‍🌈

The Forward Marching Band will be in Mt. Horeb again for this event! (See band info below.)

All ARE INVITED TO MARCH ALONG

SWWAP & FORWARD MARCHING BAND JOIN FORCES FOR SUMMER FROLIC PARADE

The ever entertaining Forward Marching Band and SWWAP rolled past thousands of local on lookers in the annual Sumer Frolic Parade. After the parade the band performed on the Brix Cider Stage. This video below captures a bit of the magic.

MILLIONS WATCHED THE RISE UP SING OUT CONCERT.

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE.

A powerful concert was held on Sunday evening, June 14. It was a mix of speeches and music all with one aim, advocacy for 1st Amendment rights. Millions across the country watched the simulcast live. If you missed this historic event, you can watch it with the link below.

SWWAP newsletters will feature a new series of videos highlighting America's first 250 years. The project is spearheaded by Heather Cox Richardson. The first video below features a short introduction to the series and the second video features the establishment of Social Security, and a stern warning to those who wish to endanger it.

SWWAP DOES NOT ASK FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS OR MEMBERSHIP FEES, THERE IS NO PAY WALL. IF YOU ARE ABLE AND WISH TO SUPPORT THE SWWAP ORGANIZATION, YOU MAY DO SO BY DONATING BELOW. THANK YOU.

Contributions to SWWAP are appreciated but not tax deductible.

Thanks to all who have donated in the past, 
and those who support us now 💜