Citizen Action Weekend ’24, Friday, October 11th

Join Citizen Action Today! Already a member, recruit a friend! Work for Citizen Action of Wisconsin Healthcare Action Coordinator. Become a Citizen Action Organizer. La Crosse Area Green Bay Area Citizen Action North Central Organizing Co-op members join other groups in support of voter ballot drop box in Wausau. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, Souls to the Polls, and All Voting…

“Hurricane of lies: No truth in America, just winning” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast

We discuss another climate charged hurricane hitting Florida. We question whether this epic month of hurricanes will lead to a climate reckoning in America, as climate change conspiracy theories and their politicians seem to be successfully altering the debate by shifting attention from systemic causes to convenient scapegoats that play well on social media and play into established conspiracy theories…

Climate and Healthcare Hurricane Battleground Wisconsin Podcast

Hurricane Helene was worse than anyone thought. We discuss the damage in North Carolina and encourage support for their relief organizing in rural North Carolina devastated by the climate change fueled storm. We talk about this week’s Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) hearings on We Energies’ outrageous rate hikes. We review their failure to make the green renewable energy transition…

“Learning from Hurricanes, hospital closures, and the Milwaukee Domes” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast 

We discuss the significance of another modest hurricane intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico into a monster storm imperiling 5 southern states. What is the role of climate change? We take a deep dive into the polling paradox of presidential elections. Polls consume the media and voters attention, along with junk ads that pollute discourse, yet they reveal little and…

Citizen Action Weekend ’24 Newsletter, September 20th

Join Citizen Action Today! Already a member, recruit a friend! Work for Citizen Action of Wisconsin Healthcare Action Coordinator. Become a Citizen Action Organizer: La Crosse Area Green Bay Area   Citizen Action welcomes People’s Action Executive Director, Sulma Arias, to MKE for Door Canvass! Volunteer with Citizen Action on doors and/or phones. WATCH VIDEO: Citizen Action North Side Rising…

“Organizing Revival is Here” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast

We discuss the Organizing Revival, launched by Citizen Action with our national partners earlier this year, which is investing in improving permanent organizing capacity in every corner of the country. Leaders from 9 Midwestern states converged in Milwaukee last week to strategize on this critical power building initiative. Next, Robert encourages your attendance at next Wednesday’s statewide virtual Healthcare Action…

Citizen Action Weekend ’24, Friday, September 13th

Join Citizen Action Today! Already a member, recruit a friend! Volunteer to make calls from home for Ryan Spaude, on Tuesday, September 17th, 5pm – 8pm. VOLUNTEER with Citizen Action to make phone calls from home for Ryan Spaude, Assembly District 89! This Green Bay area Assembly District was a gerrymandered Republican seat before redistricting. Ryan Spaude winning in November…

Fighting for Fairness: Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s Campaign for a 2% Utility Rate Cap

Imagine a Wisconsin where everyone can afford to heat their homes in the winter, cool them in the summer, and never have to worry about losing power because they can’t pay their utility bills. This is the Wisconsin we’re fighting for—a place where energy is affordable, accessible, and green, ensuring that all households are protected from the financial burden of…