Upcoming Events

Saturday, January 17th, at 10:00AM. Join Black Wisconsin Democrats virtually from home, outdoors or your favorite brunch spot to connect with Black Caucus Members from around Wisconsin for updates from around the state and to build community. All WisDems members are welcome to attend.

Click here to register for the meeting

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Our speaker will be Cristina Carvajal with Wisconsin EcoLatinos. Wisconsin EcoLatinos is working to help the Latino community in Wisconsin take action against environmental hazards and reduce our carbon footprint for an equitable and sustainable environment. Cristina will talk about the important work that the organization is doing

Agenda

1.               Community Solar Bill

2.              Knowles-Nelson and Overall Legislative Update

3.               Local In-Person “Meetups” – Recap of Milwaukee Meetup

4.               Request for Speakers

5.               Overall Plans

6.               Other Updates and Future Events

‍ ‍Upcoming DPW Environmental Caucus Events

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‍ ‍An Evening with Sarah Godlewski, Candidate for Wisconsin Lt. Governor

• Monday February 2, 2026 -- 6:30 PM via Zoom

An Evening with Cavalier Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee.‍ ‍

• Wednesday February 4, 2026 -- 5:00 PM via Zoom

An Evening with Sara Rodriguez, Candidate for Wisconsin Governor.‍ ‍

• Monday February 9, 2026 – 6:30 PM via Zoom

An Evening with Francesca Hong, Candidate for Wisconsin Governor.‍ ‍

• Monday March 2, 2026 – 6:30 PM via Zoom

Please let us know if you have questions or thoughts. Thank you for being a part of our Environmental Caucus family!

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Thanks

Vik Verma

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If you have already signed up or if you are just interested in learning more about what it takes to become a trained verifier and observer of suspected ICE/Border Patrol activity in Kewaunee County, this is your chance.

6-8PM at Fellowship Hall, Algoma United Methodist Church 804 Parker Ave, Algoma

AGENDA
1. Speaker: "Grassroots Action Works to Pass the National Popular Vote"

Jonathan Perloe will discuss how grassroots action helped pass the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact in Connecticut. Just after the 2016 election, Jonathan Perloe helped start and co-led the grassroots campaign that succeeded in getting Connecticut to join the National Popular Vote Compact in 2018. Following that, he co-founded Voter Choice Connecticut, the citizens’ group that began the advocacy effort to bring ranked choice voting to Connecticut.

Jonathan retired in 2024, having served as Director of Programs and Communications for CT Against Gun Violence since 2017.

His entry into legislative advocacy followed more than 30 years in marketing communications strategy. He worked for many years in advertising at Young & Rubicam’s direct and digital marketing agency, Wunderman. Jonathan holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA in Economics from Amherst College. He recently moved full-time to the Berkshires in Western MA, where he is working on grassroots democracy efforts.

Click on this link to register for the workshop https://vvawgje.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjIwMDY5MTYsXCJsXCI6MTc1MjE4NjQ3MzcyOTI0OTE1LFwiclwiOjE3NTIxODY1ODExMDM0MjkxOH0iLCJzIjoiYWMxYWVlYTMyNzA0MDcyYSJ9

As we head into another election year, we’re excited to share an upcoming learning opportunity focused on office and event safety and security practices. This training will be hosted by WisDems in partnership with the Democracy Security Project, who bring deep expertise and experience in this area. 
The Democracy Security Project (DSP) was launched in 2024 by leaders and organizers with deep experience dealing with online and offline threats over the course of their careers. DSP has trained over 9,000 individuals across 50 states, equipping civil society leaders and teams with the tools to stay safe and resilient.
The goal of the session is to provide practical guidance that county parties can use to help create safer office and event environments. Please see the course description below, and use the registration link at the bottom to sign up for this offering!
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6-7:30pm CST | Physical & Events Safety & Security Training Our Physical and Events Safety & Security Training helps to build situational awareness for a wide range of threats along with support and resources needed to respond to situations like harassment, work disruptions, and threats at home, in your office, and while traveling. We also cover risk mitigation in events from the early planning phases through decision-making, and event execution. Training will focus on safeguarding the well-being of attendees during gatherings or events.
Click HERE to register for this training.
Thanks very much!- The WisDems Team

Monday January 26 at 6PM. See the link in the calendar. Great information for those with other abilities and for poll workers.

Volunteers needed Wednesday January 28th 11PM to 1AM and on January 29th 4AM to 6AM.

Help your neighbors experiencing homelessness connect with resources and collect data that brings federal dollars to your community!

See the calendar event for links to learn more and register to be a volunteer counter. And there is a link to purchase needed items from the homeless wish list.

Rural Messaging Followup and More on Feb. 3

On Nov. 12, 2025, Rust Belt Rising hosted a session on "Effective Messaging to the Rural Heartland" with WisDems Rural Caucus messaging advisors Phil O'Leary and Howard Rosen. This session included candidates and local party leaders from six midwestern states. The hour was so packed with messaging ideas that Phil and Howard promised to offer a followup session to answer questions and to provide additional messaging suggestions. So......

You are invited to Rural Messaging for Wisconsin Update:

A "live" zoom session with Phil 0'Leary and Howard Rosen

Tuesday, February 3, 2026. 6:30 pm

Here is the link to register for the Feb. 3session: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/A9lJTvjmTOas2K8JJVAkZA
You will receive the link to this Feb. 3 session after registering.

If you attended the Rust Belt Rising session on Nov. 12, and want to refresh your memory, or if you were unable to attend Nov. 12 and want to view that recording, here is the link and the password to "Rust Belt Rising Welcomes Phil O'Leary & Howard Rosen: Effective Messaging to the Rural Heartland"

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/zEAb46ZLpwYdhZl1APBqn9L-p-H08dHmcEAqGu4H4BT2mK2YXM3kFto_Q0HaeIpd.rpujnvD1rmjrznC9?startTime=1762970166000
Passcode: b$Um9i%t
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Gloria Hochstein

Chair, WisDems Rural Caucus