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Greetings!,
This SWWAP newsletter highlights the upcoming theater presentaion at the historic 1868 Blue Mounds Opera House. We also honor labor's proud history on behalf of workers throughout the world. We are pleased to announce the next SWWAP Pop-Up Rally on Saturday, May 16.
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THE NEXT SWWAP EVENT
THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1
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MAY DAY 2026 - 7 PM
AT THE HISTORIC BLUE MOUNDS OPERA HOUSE
OBERT ALVIN COFFEE HOUSE
(2969 Main street, Blue Mounds, WI)
BLUE MOUNDS, WISCONSIN
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There are places which are timeless. That span eras and connect people from past to present. The Blue Mounds Opera House is just such a place.
On May 1st, 2026, 7 pm, SWWAP will sponsor yet another great theater event on the Opera House Stage, "Joe Hill, Alive As You and Me". The topic of this one-man musical event is Labor organizer, activist and musician, Joe Hill. The musical is performed by Tom Kastle, musician, actor and story teller. Through song, imagery and narrative, Tom will tell Joe Hill's story and the story of the struggles of labor at home and abroad. We invite you to this free performance to experience musical theater in a grand old venue, honoring democracy in the workplace . The structure also is home to Obert Alvin Coffee House, and there will be refreshments for sale at the event.
SOLIDARITY!
| A Trailer for Joe Hill, Alive As You And Me | | |
OUR FRIENDS the SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN INDIVISIBLE
ALSO HAVE A MAY DAY EVENT
WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT!
DODGEVILLE RALLY - 4:30- 6 PM
JOE HILL, ALIVE AS YOU AND ME -7 PM
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INDIVISIBLE TOGETHER
May Day Strong: No Work, No School, No Shopping
| Mass noncooperation takes coordination, training, and sustained effort. It takes all of us, talking to our neighbors, building relationships, and getting organized. And then, at a certain point, it becomes real and substantial enough to make mass change. Noncooperation is simple in principle: we withhold our labor, our money, and our participation. | | | | Mt. Horeb Area Progressive Troll News | | Sign nomination papers for candidates to get on the fall ballot. Stop by Brix Cider, (119 S. 2nd Street) to sign nomination papers on Saturday, May 2, 5-7PM or on Sunday, May 3, 1-3PM. | |
On May 1, 2026, workers, students, and families rally, march, and take action across the country to demand a nation that puts workers over billionaires, with many refusing business as usual through No School. No Work. No Shopping. | | | | |
BRIX CIDER 🍎 WILL HOST THE FOLLOWING EVENT
(LOCATED AT 119 S. SECOND STREET, MT. HOREB, WI)
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Ten percent of sales during this event will be donated to Voces de la Frontera. Voces de la Frontera is Wisconsin’s leading immigrant rights organization, and has been organizing and empowering immigrant workers and families for over 20 years.Their immigrant worker center that has played a critical role in advocating for immigrant workers rights and progressive policies, including the fight for federal immigration reform, restoring state drivers licenses and in-state tuition equity for immigrant youth, ending collaboration between ICE and local law enforcement, and fighting back against policies that criminalize immigrants and people of color.
We hope you’ll come enjoy some food, drinks, and music for a cause with us!
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NEXT POP UP RALLY
ON SATURDAY, MAY 16
LIBERTY PARK, 1201 COX STREET
MOUNT HOREB, WI
1-3 PM
| | Mark your calendars for this rally and program to honor nonviolent protests. Stay tuned, we will be announcing more information on this event in an upcoming newsletter. | | At a No Kings protest in Columbus, Ohio. A local woman was handing these out. | |
Norwegian Civil Resistance of Nazi Occupation: 1940-1945 | The Norwegian nonviolent resistance certainly did not win the war against Nazi Germany, but it did leave a lasting legacy that still prevails in Norway today. Instead of crumbling under the pressure of Nazi demands, the Norwegians displayed resistance in all aspects of their lives to fight together against the Nazification of their beloved Country. This fighting attitude is still evident in the Norwegian people today. They firmly believe in democracy, individualism, and freedom of speech. As a nation who knows what life looks like when these things are taken from them, they know that they must uphold those ideals even now. | | | | SWWAP DOES NOT ASK FOR SUBSCRIPTION 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. | | Thanks to all who have donated in the past,
and those who support us now 💜 | | Contributions to SWWAP are appreciated but not tax deductible. | | | | |
