CAW Movement Politics Academy 2025
Movement Politics Academy
Citizen Action of Wisconsin, 2025
APPLY TODAY @ https://bit.ly/CAWsummer2025
WHAT IS THE MOVEMENT POLITICS ACADEMY?
Citizen Action’s Movement Politics Academy is a space dedicated to giving every day folks the opportunity to learn how to run for office through values-based campaigns, and achieve bold reforms needed to make Wisconsin a more just and equitable place for all. We’re a space that won’t talk about what “electable” and “qualified” means – we want to prepare you to be involved as you are, not compromise your values, and make the most out of your time.
Movement Politics is about bringing folks into this work who look like us and come from our communities. We’re constantly working to replace the idea that politics is only for the wealthy and well connected few. It’s time to build a true multi-racial, cross-class movement – and we can’t do that without YOU. And don’t worry – you won’t be in this alone.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS LEARN?
The academy will cover a wide range of both campaign and movement topics, including messaging, volunteer and time management, as well as political education around movement values like healthcare and climate justice.
Applicants should read our platform and ask themselves how it compares to their own values. Full agreement is not required, but a willingness to learn and grow is a prerequisite.
We will have opportunities for individual community building for all participants, with specific cohorts geared towards marginalized identities that are often stereotyped and excluded in politics.
READY TO APPLY?
This application is open to everyone ready to seriously commit to an inclusive community that advances bold reforms.
Women, trans, and nonbinary folks of color, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, the working class, Veterans regardless of discharge status, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Academy application consists of values alignment questions and a willing commitment to progressive organizing and learning. Applicants must be able to answer both why they are interested in and why they are the right fit for the Academy.
The first* application launches May 6th, and closes June 3rd. This is a virtual academy, and will be 8 weeks long on Tuesday nights from 6-7pm, starting July 8th.
*We will be offering a second academy starting Monday, September 8th. If you are interested in that application, please email [email protected]!
APPLY TODAY @ https://bit.ly/CAWsummer2025.
Please reach out to Priscilla Rose Bort, Movement Politics Director, at [email protected], with any questions.
