This week we put the tragic events and courageous resistance to tyranny in the Twin Cities in the context of our failing democracy. A new report from the Urban Institute shows that Wisconsin has fallen behind other states in income over the past 50 years, especially compared to our neighbors in Minnesota and Illinois. How does the failure of Wisconsin’s economic policy relate to the vulnerability…
At Citizen Action we understand that the threat to democracy is twofold: not only the assault on its basic mechanisms but also the democracy’s failure to deliver what everyday Americans need from their government. Citizen Action is building the grassroots power across the state to protect democracy from an authoritarian onslaught and to enact cutting-edge reforms on pressing issues like…
At Citizen Action we understand that the threat to democracy is twofold: not only the assault on its basic mechanisms but also the democracy’s failure to deliver what everyday Americans need from their government. Citizen Action is building the grassroots power across the state to protect democracy from an authoritarian onslaught and to enact cutting-edge reforms on pressing issues like…
We are back after a week off! We welcome State Representative Vinnie Miresse to the show to discuss new legislation to protect the ‘rights of nature’ and reinstitute a state anti-mining law. We take stock in the state of American democracy and why Saturday’s No Kings Rally 2.0 will communicate by the number of people who turnout widespread opposition to…
Driftless (La Crosse Area) Co-op Organizer Citizen Action of Wisconsin seeks applicants hungry for the opportunity to lead power building campaigns to achieve the sweeping changes Wisconsin needs to become a just, equitable, and sustainable multiracial democracy. This position is best suited for creative and effective out-of-the-box thinkers deeply committed not only to being on the right side, but effectively…
For Immediate Release: July 2, 2025 Contacts Robert Kraig (Citizen Action of Wisconsin) (414) 322-5324, robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Heather DuBois Bourenane (WPEN) (608) 572-1696 hdb@WisconsinNetwork.org Mark Rice (WISDOM) 608-843-0171, ricermark@gmail.com Christina Brey (WEAC) (608) 213-3497, breyc@weac.or Corrine Hendrickson (W.E.C.A.N.) 608-438-3901, wecanaction@gmail.com Public Education, Health Care, Criminal Justice, and Child Care Advocates Urge NO Vote on State Budget Deal Madison: Wisconsin…
Healthcare Action Coordinator Citizen Action of Wisconsin seeks applicants hungry for the opportunity to lead power building campaigns to achieve the sweeping changes Wisconsin needs to become a just, equitable, and sustainable multiracial democracy. This position is best suited for creative and effective out-of-the-box thinkers deeply committed not only to being on the right side, but effectively building the grassroots…
Movement Politics Academy Citizen Action of Wisconsin, 2025 Apply Today: https://bit.ly/CAW25fallacademy 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…
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