by Cynthia | Sep 24, 2025 | In The News
Civic Media provided in-depth coverage of the Stand for Free Speech rally, examining how CVI mobilized community leaders to stand against Rep. Van Orden’s bill targeting Eau Claire’s federal funding — a story of local democracy in action. Read the full...
by Cynthia | Sep 24, 2025 | In The News
The Barron News-Shield brought the story of CVI’s Stand for Free Speech rally to readers in neighboring Barron County — extending the reach of the community’s pushback against Rep. Van Orden’s threats beyond the Eau Claire metro. Read the full story:...
by Cynthia | Sep 24, 2025 | Community Updates
On September 23, CVI and community leaders rallied in Eau Claire after Rep. Van Orden introduced legislation to block federal funding — a move widely seen as retaliation against communities that dared to speak up. The protest drew one of the broadest coalitions CVI...
by Cynthia | Sep 23, 2025 | In The News
WQOW 18 covered the Stand for Free Speech rally where protesters and community leaders called on Rep. Van Orden to withdraw his bill threatening to block federal funding from Eau Claire — a direct response to the city’s democratic values. Read the full story:...
by Cynthia | Sep 23, 2025 | In The News
Yahoo News syndicated the story of CVI’s Stand for Free Speech rally to a national audience — bringing the fight against Rep. Van Orden’s threats to defund Eau Claire in front of millions of readers nationwide. Read the full story: Yahoo News
