Organizer’s Corner
By James Morgan
Greetings, MOSES members! I’d like to first and once again thank each of you for your time, efforts, and dedication to our organization. We are at a unique time in our state and nation. It seems that at every turn events are occuring that tug at our hearts and minds in ways that perhaps, for some of us, are overwhelming.
World, national, and local politics and politicians appear to be embroiled in a politically entrenched world of theater, ignoring the needs of the voting population that needs a focused and humane leadership. Here in Wisconsin, we are contending with having once again been the focus for the inhumane and detrimental treatment of those persons in our criminal justice system, receiving national attention from the New York Times and other media outlets. Our Mission Statement makes it incumbent upon us to stand in the gap as a united body and be the voice for those who have been rendered silent.
On Oct. 10, over 200 of us rallied at the state Capitol to call for the end of the state prison lockdowns, including closing the Waupun and Green Bay correctional institutions, and to demand accountability from Gov. Evers and the Department of Corrections secretary to immediately implement corrective measures. There’s much more to be done! Our advocacy is necessary and needed! As we move forward on this and other issues and actions, please know that your participation and dedication are invaluable, making a significant impact for the humanitarian change we seek.
In closing, I often use this reminder to help me remember why we must continue doing what we are doing: “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.”
– Elie Wiesel
Peace and Blessings