Citizen Action Weekend 2025, Friday, September 19th
Friday, September 19th
Join Citizen Action Today!
RSVP for the Climate March at the State Capitol with Citizen Action Sunday, September 28th, Noon.
Citizen Action of Wisconsin members are uniting with partners across the state to demand bold action on climate change and a just transition to a clean energy future.
Together, we are fighting for the Climate Accountability Act, a comprehensive plan that holds polluters accountable, invests in renewable energy, creates good-paying green jobs, and protects our communities.
By marching together, we send a clear message: Wisconsin needs a real climate plan, and we need it now.
This march is part of a national movement demanding that our leaders take immediate, bold action to address the climate crisis. Across the country, communities are rising up to fight for clean energy, environmental justice, and policies that put people before polluters. By joining the Wisconsin Climate March, you’re helping build statewide and nationwide momentum for transformative change.
- When & Where: Sunday, September 28, 12–2 PM at the Wisconsin State Capitol
- How to Join: We’re organizing carpools and buses from across the state. After you register, you’ll receive transportation details, pickup spots, and ride coordination.
Questions? Contact Citizen Action’s Climate Action Policy Coordinator at kat.klawes@citizenactionwi.org.
WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN: North Side Rising is headed to the Capitol!
North Side Rising invites you to join us in Madison September 28th to push for a Climate Accountability Act.
Our state needs infrastructure solutions to offset flooding, power outages due to wind, snow and rain. And anything else mother nature has in store. And we need more investment in a workforce to do the work.
When NSR met Rep. Moore-Omokunde he told us “Don’t underestimate your power here. I have colleagues that are receiving no visitors today. But all want to know what you are here to say”.
Join us and add to the voice of power. Sign up here to RSVP!
For more information, contact: Keviea.Guiden@citizenactionwi.org
Citizen Action members talk to voters about healthcare and climate state legislation
Northwest Co-op of Citizen Action a partner on “Dialogues for a Sustainable Future” event in Eau Claire
Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s Northwest Organizer Co-op is a partner in the creation of a new event series in Eau Claire called Dialogues for a Sustainable Future, to increase public awareness of sustainability and spur discussion on how communities can take action to move toward healthier and more sustainable energy, transportation, homes, and agriculture.
The first event will be on Thursday, September 25th at 6:00pm at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library (400 Eau Claire St) in downtown Eau Claire, in the Riverview Room on the third floor. All are welcome to participate!
If you have questions contact Jeremy Gragert, Northwestern Co-op Organizer for Citizen Action of Wisconsin: jeremy.gragert@citizenactionwi.org
Updates from Citizen Action North Central Organizing Co-op
When the Organizing Co-ops were first created, each region had a member driven steering committee that helped to direct the work of the organizers, the organization, and were often the face(s) of the work. Over time, we realized that because we have 3 major issue areas that we work on, it could be more effective to split into issue action teams. In north central, the climate action team is developed and well established. They’re biggest victory was getting the Wausau City Council to vote unanimously in support of creating a climate action plan, to get to 100% renewable energy by 2050 or sooner.
We are now forming a health care action team. They will be meeting for the first time, on Thursday, September 25th at 6 pm via Zoom. That team is still being built, so if healthcare is a top issue for you, there could be room for you on this team!
Our third issue team, the Movement Politics team, focuses on candidate recruitment, supporting candidates, and issue based organizing on the doors and the phones. This one is also just forming, so if this interests you, we could have a spot for you on this core team.
Please reach out to Organizer Joel Lewis at 715-551-2525 or at joel.lewis@citizenactionwi.org
Citizen Action Southeast Organizing Co-op Weekly Update
🌍 Climate Team
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Climate Team meeting! We had a great discussion about the need for stronger public transportation. We’ll keep the momentum going with another meeting next month—stay tuned for details.
🏥 Medicaid Team – Wednesday, September 24 at 6 PM
Join us at the Citizen Action office as we continue organizing to protect and expand health care.
🌎 Climate March – Sunday, September 28
People power in the streets! On September 28, we’ll march together to demand bold climate action that matches the urgency of this moment.
🚪 Canvassing
We’re gaining new members every week out on the doors. Canvassing is fun, outside, and full of great conversations—come join us!
To get more information about any of these events or to get involved with us, contact: Ruben.Aquino@citizenactionwi.org
Join Citizen Action Healthcare State Action Team, next meeting is October 2nd, 6pm
If you want to join with fellow Citizen Action leaders from around the state who volunteer to help lead Citizen Action’s healthcare organizing, contact: Kristie.Tweed@citizenactionwi.org
Citizen Action Driftless Healthcare Action Team Meeting, Sept 24th, 6pm
We heading full speed ahead into the Fall and ready to fight for healthcare and our democracy. We need you to get involved!
Driftless Healthcare Action Team next meeting is Wednesday, September 24, 6pm on zoom.
To join the meeting or get involved in our healthcare organizing contact: Kristie.Tweed@citizenactionwi.org
Citizen Action in the News
Milwaukee Neighborhood News previewed Citizen Action’s home weatherization information session for homeowners in the Harambee Neighborhood. The session will help homeowners gain access to up to $10,000 in federal tax rebates for weatherization of older homes to increase energy efficiency and lower utility costs.
Citizen Action’s Robert Kraig was on Mornings with Pat Kreitlow on the statewide Civic Media Network to discuss the importance of the fall and winter state legislative session in setting up the 2026 elections.
Citizen Action’s Northwest Wisconsin Co-op continued to push back on the massive rate increase demanded by Xcell Energy, the largest energy utility in Western Wisconsin.
See coverage from NBC 13 Eau Claire.
Listen to the “The New McCarthyism” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast
State Senator Chris Larson joins us to co-host the Battleground Wisconsin Podcast.We discuss the shameful effort of the Trump Regime to use the brutal murder of Charlie Kirk as a pretext to unleash the full force of the federal government to crack down on progressive groups, celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel, and millions of everyday Americans exercising their First Amendment rights on social media.
We preview the 2026 Elections in Wisconsin, where governing power will be determined.
Does the consolidation of authoritarian power call for different kinds of candidates and a new politics in the Democratic Party?
Finally, Chris & Robert dig in on the latest state news, including the Evers Administration’s efforts to protect access to COVID vaccines, and the decline of an alternative to predatory corporate health insurance.
Listen to the show.
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