News and Commentary
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HUD Action Alert
Action Alert: Contact Congress About Critical Homelessness Funding Earlier this month the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice of new grant funding for the Continuum of Care Program, which included major changes to this primary source of federal homelessness funding. Additionally, because of federal delays, agencies were given less than two months to complete applications. Last week, Gov. Evers announced that Wisconsin was joining a multi-state lawsuit to...
Wisconsin Literacy Justice Coalition Informational Event
Every Child Deserves to Read: Become a Trained Volunteer Literacy Tutor Community Information Session Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 2-4 PM Goodman Community Center, Ironworks Building, Evjue Room 149 Waubesa Street, Madison Free Parking; Light refreshments will be served. ✓ No teaching experience required.✓ Free professional training provided.✓ Work one-on-one with one or more children 2 times per week. Program Laurie Frost, Overview of the problem. Iris Patterson, *START Literacy Program...
Call to Action: Dane County Budget
Call to Action RALLY at City County Building Wednesday, November 5 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. City County Building 210 Martin Luther King Blvd Speakers James Morgan, MOSES Community Organizer Linda Ketcham, JustDane Executive Director Heidi Wegleitner, Dane County Board Supervisor, District 2 Health & Human Needs Committee Chair Yogesh Chawla, Dane County Board Supervisor, District 6 Chair Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Land Conservation Committee Others to be announced...
Interview with Expert on Independent Police Monitors
MOSES and its Justice and Policing Task Force support the Independent Police Monitor and the Citizen Police Oversight Board (PCOB) as they are undergoing transition after the recent resignation of the Independent Monitor. The MOSES co-sponsored a Zoom interview organized by the Community Response Team with experienced Independent Monitor Joseph Lipari. He discussed the qualifications needed for an Independent Monitor and best practices for having an effective IM. Here is a link to a recording...
Listening Session with Police Citizen Oversight Board
Representatives of Madison's Police Citizen Oversight Board held a listening session on October 22. MOSES members were present to ask questions and make comments. Here is a link to a video recording of that session. Note that the session was optimized for the in-person attendees so the recording is only so-so.
South Side Farmer’s Market A Real Treasure
South Side Farmer’s Market A Real Treasure By Pam Gates The South Side Farmer’s Market has been in business for 24 years, providing south Madison with fresh, affordable food in a safe, family-friendly place on the Labor Temple grounds, 1602 S. Park St., at the corner of Wingra Drive and South Park Street. Robert Pierce, owner of the Market, has been doing this kind of work “one way or another,” he says, since he was a kid growing up in South Madison. “I’ve been growing and picking...
Journey to Justice/Unlock the Box Tour Coming to Madison
Journey to Justice/Unlock the Box Tour Coming to Madison Local Rally: Saturday, Oct. 11, 3-4 p.m., Capitol Square Tour Events: Sunday, Oct. 12, Noon-3 p.m., Madison Christian Community, 7118 Old Sauk Rd. Click here to register for the Sunday events. (Free) Please note: The MOSES October General Meeting scheduled for the afternoon of Oct. 12 has been cancelled so that everyone can attend this event. The Journey to Justice bus tour is bringing the Unlock the Box campaign to the...
Returning Citizen Harlan Works for Justice
Returning Citizen Harlan Works for Justice By Ken Warren I first met Harlan at the joint finance budget hearing in Wausau this spring. He currently lives in Marshfield, but he was born and raised in the Madison area. He also is a member of WISDOM and EXPO. His story is compelling. Harlan was born in 1954 and attended Madison schools until dropping out of high school. He describes his early home life as love-starved, but he also refers to his mother and father as loving parents;...
Organizer’s Corner
Organizer’s Corner: James Morgan Interview by Margaret Irwin In a recent conversation, our Community Organizer, James Morgan, described his recent activities as an effort “to solidify our space in this community.” He noted that several organizations in the community have recognized who we are and have indicated interest in connecting with us. On Aug. 23, James served as emcee for the “Healing Over Harm” rally that was held outside the Governor’s Mansion. Speakers sent the strong,...
MOSES Announces Changes to President’s Term and Succession Plan
MOSES Announces Changes to President’s Term and Succession Plan The MOSES Leadership Board recently adopted a change to the President’s term of office and created two new roles. Currently, the President serves a two-year term and can be re-elected for a second term. The new approach, which was adopted to create a smoother leadership succession, provides three roles serving one year each: a President-Elect, a President, and an Immediate Past President. People elected to these...