Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

THE HISTORY OF June 26th,

This week's special series honors the Stonewall Rebellion anniversary. Today in 1952: The New York Times reports that the State Department fired one hundred and nineteen alleged homosexuals in 1951 as (quote) "security risks."

Today in 1977: Thousands in New York, Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and several other major U.S. cities march in coordinated demonstrations to end discrimination against gay men and lesbians.

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

It’s today’s Action Calendar!

Tonight, Joanna Macy, world-renowned author, eco-philosopher, Buddhist scholar and sustainability activist, will speak on “Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re In Without Going Crazy.” Macy will share her passion and her expertise in transforming apathy and despair into constructive, collaborative action. There is a suggested donation. This is tonight at 7pm at First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive in Madison. For more info, call Dave at 238-1234.

Dane County Friends of Ferals volunteers are dedicated to bettering the future of feral cats. Their mission is to establish a no-kill standard and promote the value and well-being of Dane County area feral cats. Call 467-4067 for details.

Community Literacy is a Literacy Network ESL program designed to tutor adult learners one-on-one in a classroom setting where childcare and additional tutor support are available. No experience or foreign language skills required! Childcare for both tutors and learners is also available. Contact Shawn at 244-3911 or e-mail volunteer@linetwork.org.

Pick up an issue of Street Pulse, Madison's Homeless cooperative newspaper, for a suggested donation from vendors located on State Street, Capital Square, Willy Street Coop, and in other locations. Pulse seeks innovative ways to alleviate and raise awareness of homelessness and poverty.  For more information or volunteering opportunities, go to madisonstreetpulse.org.