Natasha Lopez-Moreira, Chair of Students for a Fair Wisconsin-Madison, opened the kickoff with a welcome to the new students, introducing the other campus organizers (interns Matt Northey and Cat Arbegust) and the Fair Wisconsin events intern, Dom Boyle.Natasha then gave a brief overview of the exciting developments in Wisconsin that students might have missed over summer break: the passage of domestic partnership protections in the biennial state budget and Fair Wisconsin's commitment to defending these protections from a legal challenge brought forth by the anti-gay Wisconsin Family Action and Alliance Defense Fund. Students were heartened to hear about the progress being made right here at home and engaged in a lively discussion about the potential outcomes of the legal challenge.
In marked contrast to Tuesday's torrential downpour, the clear skies and spectacular sunset made ideal canoeing weather ... although Natasha and her girlfriend/canoe co-pilot, Lauren, can confirm that the water's a little chilly this time of year!
Other Fair Wisconsin student groups around the state are keeping busy as well. We're excited to welcome on board Will at UW-Milwaukee! Jeff in Green Bay is busily planning bake sales throughout the fall; we'll keep you updated on when the fruits of his (group's) labor will be ready for tasting! Meanwhile, Heather at UW-Whitewater is preparing for keynote speakers and the screening of an LGBT documentary this fall.
Want to learn more about Fair Wisconsin at your campus? Contact me at 608.441.0143 ext. 313 or tim.ewing@fairwisconsin.com.
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