ONLY ONE MORE WEEK. Let's focus on what everyone needs to do.
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VOTE, VOTE, VOTE. Early in person voting is happening NOW. If you live in Bayside, Brown Deer, Fox Point, Glendale, River Hills, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, or Ozaukee County, you can vote — usually at your municipal clerk's office — until Friday, November 4, at 5:00. See the exact times and locations on our website.
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In Milwaukee, early in person voting ends on Saturday, November 5, at 3:00pm. There are a lot of early voting sites, including many city libraries, Fiserv Forum, and the UWM Student Union. See the Milwaukee Election Commission page for full details. Voting early is a fantastic thing to do. It helps make Election Day voting easier for many people, since the lines will be shorter; it means you're free to help with GOTV activities on Election Day; and it ensures that your vote will be in on time — just in case your car breaks down or an emergency happens or illness crops up at the last minute!
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GOTV: this is absolutely the most important thing we can be doing — other than voting ourselves. In the seven North Shore communities, GOTV will take place on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Election Day (November 4-8). Sign up for one or more shifts (there are 4 each day) in one (or more) of the following staging locations:
- Fox Point
- Glendale
- Brown Deer
- Whitefish Bay
- In Ozaukee County or other areas of Milwaukee County, use the mobilize link and filter events by your zip code. You will also find virtual events at that link.
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Phone voters in the North Shore and Ozaukee County to add to our vote total. This election is all about TURNOUT. So the conversations we have with people are all about motivating them to vote. These ARE NOT "persuasion calls." We're phoning 30-55 year old women who we believe are strong or at least leaning Democrats, who lead busy lives, and who do not always vote in midterm elections. Getting them to the polls, either this week during early voting or on Election Day, will make the difference between having Governor Evers or Governor Michels for the next four years. Also Senator Barnes or Senator Johnson for the next six years. To help out with this important project, contact Nancy Kaplan, 443-465-1920.
- Volunteer to hold signs at the East Library in Milwaukee. Supermarket Legends is the host for this activity. Contact Norma Gilson, 414-588-1241.
- Donate to the candidate(s) of your choice: Tony Evers (Governor) and Sara Rodriguez (Lt Governor), Josh Kaul (Attorney General), Aaron Richardson (Treasurer), Doug LaFollette (Secretary of State), Mandela Barnes (US Senate), Gwen Moore (Congressional District 4), Deb Andraca (Assembly District 23), Dan Larsen (Assembly District 60), Darrin Madison (Assembly District 10), Bob Tatterson (Assembly District 24).
There's a lot happening politically right now:
- the first trial of five Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy;
- a heinous attack on Paul Pelosi in an apparent attempt to kidnap or kill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi;
- a criminal trial of the Trump Organization;
- many, many investigations of our former Prez;
- and of course the war in Ukraine.
What happens to the January 6 Select Committee in the House of Representatives will depend on who controls the House in the next Congress. The fate of abortion in this country depends on who controls the House and the Senate. Whether Social Security and Medicare remain intact depends on whether Democrats win this election. Whatever you're feeling about our chances, we have to believe that we can prevail. And we have to do the work. Go Team!
EVENTS
Tuesday, November 1
Wave Event: When Claude Got Shot, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Online
Join us Tuesday, November 1 at 5:00 P.M. for an online screening of When Claude Got Shot. Stay with us after the film for a discussion with Claude Motley, the film’s protagonist, and the film’s director, Brad Lichtenstein at 6:45 or tune in then if you’ve already seen the film but want to learn more from some of the folks most deeply involved in its making. Sign up.
Boogie with Barnes and Booker, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Allure MKE, 789 N Jefferson St., Milwaukee
Come out and boogie with Mandela Barnes and Senator Cory Booker for a fun night in Milwaukee! RSVP.
Wednesday, November 2
Grass Roots South Shore Meeting, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cudahy Library, 3500 Library Drive, Cudahy
Grass Roots South Shore will have meetings of the members on the first Wednesday of the month. More information.
Living Liberally Waukesha, 6:30 – 8:30pm
The Tap Yard, 1150 W Sunset Drive, Waukesha
Living Liberally Waukesha meets on the first Wednesday of the month, All attendees should be vaccinated and wear masks when not eating or drinking.
Thursday, November 3
Virtual Luncheon on Election Issues, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Virtual
UW-Madison Prof. Mark Copelovitch of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Jessie Opoien of the Capital Times, and Matt Smith of WISN-TV's "UpFront" program will discuss the top issues in the election. Sign up.
Film: Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, 6:00 - 7:30pm
UWM Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, 1240 N 10th St, Milwaukee
This documentary is an in-person screening of Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down. It will take place at the Zilber School of Public Health. It is hosted by Giffords, a national gun violence prevention organization. WAVE will be there to talk with individuals who would like to learn more about gun violence prevention efforts in Wisconsin.
Friday, November 4
Mi Voz! Mi Voto!, 4:00 - 6:00pm
12th & Mitchell St, Milwaukee
Create an environment for us to talk to voters. Looking for volunteers who are willing to mingle and talk about voting this election relational organizing etc. Food, Music,T-shirts and interactive activities will be present. Mobilize Link.
Saturday, November 5
North Shore GOTV, 9:00am - 9:00pm (4 3-hour shifts)
4 Locations, address upon sign-up
Help GET OUT THE VOTE by canvassing with WisDems for Democrats up & down the ticket! Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this November. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote!
Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.
Laughing Liberally, 8:00 - 9:30pm
ComedySportz Milwaukee, 420 South 1st Street, Milwaukee
After two plus years without live shows due to the pandemic, Milwaukee's monthly progressive political comedy show IS BACK with the "Rojo Must Go Show." Admission is $8. More information.
Sunday, November 6
North Shore GOTV, 9:00am - 9:00pm (4 3-hour shifts)
4 Locations, address upon sign-up
Help GET OUT THE VOTE by canvassing with WisDems for Democrats up & down the ticket! Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this November. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote!
Monday, November 7
North Shore GOTV, 9:00am - 9:00pm (4 3-hour shifts)
4 Locations, address upon sign-up
Help GET OUT THE VOTE by canvassing with WisDems for Democrats up & down the ticket! Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this November. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote!
Tuesday, November 8
ELECTION DAY! 7:00am - 8:00pm
Your polling place
Get a sample ballot for your ward and double check where your polling place is at MyVote.WI.gov.
North Shore GOTV, 8:00am - 8:00pm (4 3-hour shifts)
4 Locations, address upon sign-up
Help GET OUT THE VOTE by canvassing with WisDems for Democrats up & down the ticket! Knocking on doors & talking to voters face to face is one of the most effective ways YOU can make a difference this November. This year is critical for our Democracy - winning in Wisconsin is VITAL! We need all hands on deck to get out the vote!
Drinking Liberally MKE, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Art Bar, 722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee
Watch the election results with friends on this very important night. Look for the folks wearing Drinking Liberally MKE buttons. More information.
Friday, November 11
16th annual Armistice Day event, 7:00 - 9pm
Milwaukee City Hall, 200 Wells St., Milwaukee, OR Webinar
Armistice Day observance sponsored by Veterans for Peace and a coalition of peace and justice groups. Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells St, 7 pm. Speakers: Reggie Jackson, journalist, Navy veteran, consultant to local, national and international media on race relations. Kelly Denton-Borhaug professor and co-director of Peace and Justice Studies at Moravian University in Pennsylvania, author of books on moral injury. Music by Frogwater and Harvey Taylor. Free public event. All welcome. For more information: Bill Christofferson, 414-486-9651. Facebook event. Register for the Webinar version.
Saturday, November 12
Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Capitol Drive & Oakland Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.
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