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Great Falls
GFR’s City/County Commission-Legislative Candidates Forum 8/28
Ninety plus people joined Great Falls Rising for a very informative City/County Commissioner-Legislative Candidate Forum. Thanks to all who participated and attended. Democracy In Action! A special thanks to the following attendees: City Commissioners Owen Robinson, Mary Moe, Bill Bronson,… Read More ›
Seniors Lunch Discussion with the Governor
Join Governor Bullock this Thursday, August 30th, to discuss issues facing Montana’s seniors, Senator Tester’s unwavering support for Medicare and Social Security, and what is at stake in the upcoming election. Thursday, August 30th, 2018 12:00-12:45 pm Great Falls Education… Read More ›
GFRising August 28 Gathering
AGENDA Great Falls Rising Gathering Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 5:30 pm Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Avenue North (use the alley entrance) 1. Pre-Meeting Book Discussion Aart Dolman 5:30 – 6:15 pm 2. Mix and Mingle with… Read More ›
Crisis of Conscience IV – Fascism Past and Present – Aart Dolman
The subject of the fourth “Crisis of Conscience” book talk for the 08/28/2018 Rising Great Falls gathering will be the Fascist Anti-Government Movement from the end of the Vietnam Conflict to the recent meeting held in Helsinki by Presidents Trump… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins Discusses Challenges Immigrants Face
Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins was the guest speaker at the Great Falls Rising July meeting, held Tuesday night (July 31st) at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Wilmot spoke of the challenges faced when his home country, Liberia, became politically… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins speaks to GFR on July 31
Over 75 people attended Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins’s presentation at GFR’s July Gathering. Mayor Bob Kelly introduced Mayor Collins. An informative evening!
Crisis of Conscience III – Aart Dolman July 31st at 5:15.
GFR will present its third book review on issues of importance to our up-coming election. Prior to GFR’s July 31st Gathering featuring Helena’s Mayor Wilmot Collins speaking about his personal experience as an immigrant, Aart will review two books on… Read More ›
Mayor Wilmot Collins of Helena to Speak at Great Falls Rising Gathering in July
Updated: The July gathering for Great Falls Rising has revised start times due to the State Fair. Our featured guest, Wilmot Collins, the recently-elected mayor of Helena, Montana, will begin 6:00 pm. The monthly gathering is at the Parish Hall… Read More ›
Pictures from the Trump Rally on July 5th
Civil…and not so civil…discourse at the Trump rally held in Great Falls on Thursday, July 5th. Great Falls Rising got a mention in the press also for participating at the protest. Check out The Electric for more great pictures.
Ways You Can Participate on July 5th During President Trump’s Visit to Great Falls
Thanks to all who are keeping the balls rolling and the flags waving. We are tremendously challenged these days, but we know that the progressive movement is up to the fight. As you all have heard, President Trump is coming to Great… Read More ›
Panel Discussion Held on the Effect of Federal Trade Policies on Montana Economy
The June Great Falls Rising gathering focused on trade issues and policies that affect our state. The panel discussion included Eric Somerfeld from the Montana Farmers Union, Shane Etzwiler from the Great Falls Chamber of Commerce and Bob Funk from… Read More ›
Families Belong Together Rally on Saturday, June 30th
Donald Trump and his administration are cruelly separating children from their families. But we won’t allow it to continue. On June 30, we’re rallying in Washington, D.C., and around the country to tell Donald Trump and his administration to stop separating… Read More ›
Join Us Against the Keystone XL Pipeline
You’re invited to join Northern Plains Resource Council at a rally on May 23rd to defend our water from the dangerous and unnecessary Keystone XL pipeline. Come show your support for Montanans and our precious water supply! Northern Plains is… Read More ›
Democratic Candidates Forum Well Attended
Approximately 170 people attended the forum for candidates running for the Democratic seat for the U.S. House election for Montana this fall. The event was about 90 minutes long and was recorded for later viewing. Audio was also captured and… Read More ›
Great Falls Rising Hosts Forum on May 14th with Democratic Congressional Candidates
With the primary election less than a month away, Great Falls area voters will have a chance to compare the Democratic candidates for Congress as they address the issues in a forum hosted by Great Falls Rising on Monday, May… Read More ›
April Meeting Will Focus on Climate Change
Great Falls Rising’s April monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, April 24th, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Avenue North in Great Falls (ADA accessible). It’s going to be an informative meeting. Here’s the agenda: 5:30 p.m…. Read More ›
Condom Pub Crawl Huge Success
Members of Great Falls Rising joined with Planned Parenthood advocates from around the state Friday evening, April 20th, to do a “Condom Pub Crawl.” Various establishments, who indicated they would welcome the group, were visited, including The Flamingo Bar, The… Read More ›
Election Coming Up on May 8th
Voters in the City of Great Falls are being asked to consider the creation of Park District-1 with an assessment amount of $1.5 million annually for the first three years to address $12.6 million in deferred maintenance identified in the… Read More ›
Interfaith Prayer Circle Held at the Civic Center
The rally was held at 5:30 pm Thursday evening, April 19th, in front of the Civic Center in response to a guest speaker at the Set Free Church later in the evening. The guest speaker was with the extremist group… Read More ›
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