FOR YOUR INFORMATION: MANSFIELD METCALF CELEBRATION Join your virtual friends, grab a special snack and drink, and listen to fun music and entertaining/informative talks by our progressive friends and policymakers. Get tickets for the event here for Saturday, March 27th,… Read More ›
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Ending Corporate Personhood
Two Cents Great Falls Tribune, March 7th, 2021 Well, the 2020 election season is finally in the rear-view mirror, which means an end to the hundreds of shadowy political attack ads — and thousands of requests for campaign contributions! —… Read More ›
Impeachment Trial: Let Your Voice Be Heard
Anyone up for phone calls? Here is a list of 26 Republican Senators who haven’t indicated which way they will vote for sure with the impeachment trial underway now in the Senate against Donald Trump. Please call and let them… Read More ›
To Mask or Not To Mask: Is it Really a Question?
As of today, Friday, February 12, 2021, we each get to make our own call about whether to take personal responsibility about what to do while outside our home. Personal responsibility for ourselves, our families, our neighbors, our co-workers, our… Read More ›
Donate to Great Falls Rising
Please consider a donation to Great Falls Rising. It helps defray expenses to the organization such as payment for a meeting place, expenses for presenters coming in from out of town, etc. As a 501(c)(4) organization, donations are not tax… Read More ›
GFR 2019 Holiday Extravaganza!
Fifty plus people attended the 2019 GFR Holiday Extravaganza! The event was filled with laughter, serious conversations, singing, and lots of good potluck food. Thanks for the comedy performances of Jerry Rukavina, a regular part of our event, and David… Read More ›
GFR Gathering 2/26/19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E72IgaFSpME&fbclid=IwAR2OdZMA0tZZczfoE__Atr9h1lGVkLJ1q48SFvZ_R744felE9YTgfWUkwh4 On a very cold February evening, GFR held a very warm and informative gathering. Thanks to all who participated and attended. A special thanks to Shannon Wilson for videoing this event. Click on the above link to view the… Read More ›
Crisis of Conscience V – Aart Dolman – GFR 10/30
Civility in Public Debate and Discussions … 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 ›
Border Cry! July 19th at 6:00pm!
Join us for an evening of live music and positive action at the 1st United Methodist Church, 610 2nd Ave. N, with The Lucky Valentines and Peter and Molly Wilson. These local musicians will share songs and stories inspired by… 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›