“There is no space for silence”| HorizonMass
Pull up the drawbridge, flood the moat and drop the portcullis. That, it would seem, is the science and research policy of the United States circa 2025. The problem with a siege policy is that even…| White House Chronicle
English version Par Ariane Gauthier L’histoire de Sulo W. Alanen prend racine dans le village nord-ontarien de Nolalu, une petite localité près de Thunder Bay, qui a vu le jour grâce à l’arrivée de…| Le blogue de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
Version française By Ariane Gauthier The story of Sulo W. Alanen begins in the northern Ontarian village of Nolalu, a small settlement outside of Thunder Bay that emerged largely due to the arrival of Finnish settlers in the region. These settlers were … Continue reading →| Library and Archives Canada Blog
Writer McKenna Scherer is a proud Wisconsinite. Sure, that love is tied to cheese and Spotted Cow. But at the root of that love is her family. Scherer shared a story, “The Largest Gathering of Norwegians in Northwestern Wisconsin, Probably: Gierefest,” at a live storytelling event hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Life” and the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild. It was held on Nov. 14, 2024 in Eau Claire at The Lakely.| Wisconsin Life
Many of us have places that make us feel comfortable, at peace. Perhaps it’s a bookstore or a bar. For author and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire English professor David Shih, it’s a place much bigger: a Costco.| Wisconsin Life
In early July, Casa Marianella was excited to give a tour to an international group focused on cross-cultural exchange. The staff were energized to have this group learn about our work and hear about the experiences of the residents at Casa first hand. We gathered several residents to warmly welcome the group. Yet, as the [...]| Casa Marianella
This week, we're sharing a powerful poem by Muna Abdulahi, a Somali-American poet and child of refugees. Muna wrote the poem 'The Unwritten Letter from my Immigrant Parent' which reflects the nuanced love, hope and hardship that exists in many immigrant families. Thank you, Muna, for sharing your incredible gift with the world. You can [...]| Casa Marianella
"We have already witnessed the harm that 30-day limits have inflicted on adult migrants without children," reads a letter signed by nearly 50 elected officials.| City Limits