There are many ways to get engaged with Grassroots North Shore as we head into the heart of the 2020 Campaign. Since we cannot campaign in some traditional ways, we are making as much use of alternative means as we can. So far, we have sent out more that 7500 postcards to people in Ozaukee County as well as to people in our North Shore Milwaukee County communities. And we're about to launch another postcard campaign to thousands more Democrats who live in the city. To do that, we need to buy a lot more stamps! Can you give a little? Your stamp donation will mean so much to us. And you will help Get Out the Vote!

A more time-consuming way to help is to get engaged directly with the Biden-Harris campaign. The Democratic National Convention earned rave reviews, both for it's tech prowess and for the empathetic and warm speeches from its leaders and from the ordinary Americans who make up our diverse coalition. Download a one-page pdf from the campaign to find the many ways you can help out. Once you have downloaded and opened it, you will find a host of links to get you started.

Grassroots North Shore isn't entirely forgoing tradition, though. Our annual picnic has simply morphed into a candidate forum: starring Neal Plotkin, running to boot out Alberta Darling in the 8th State Senate District; Emily Siegrist, running to oust Representative Dan Knodl in the 24th Assembly District; Deb Andraca, running to put Jim Ott in the 23rd Assembly District out to pasture; and Dora Drake, running to replace Jason Fields, who has stepped down from the 11th Assembly District.

At this virtual meeting, each candidate will give a short presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A with moderator Edgar Lin. Bring your own food and drink and join us at 4:30pm on Sunday, September 13, to meet our future legislators. (The Zoom waiting room will open at 4:15pm.) Once you RSVP, you'll receive an email with a link for joining the virtual event.

And while you're noodling around the internet and avoiding the REAL Republican National Convention, have a giggle by visiting an ALTERNATIVE REPUBLICAN NATIONALIST CONVENTION, brought to you by Bend the Arc: Jewish Action. (And you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy it.) The group's email states that the site "exposes who they really are and what they stand for: using fear and division to hold onto power and enrich themselves, while putting our lives in danger." When you visit, you can "fill out the form to get your media credentials" and read about the GOP's "COVID-19 Safety Plan," among other delights.

The election events are heating up. The list below has many to choose from, some virtual and some in person. I hope you'll sign up for something, if not a campaign event then an issue-oriented program or a protest march. We have plenty of social justice issues here in Wisconsin that we need to address. The Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha is only the latest. Needless to say, in the current political climate, the shooting has received national coverage. Here's today's New York Times account.

EVENTS

Tue Aug 25, 2020

Virtual Drinking Liberally MKE, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom
Drinking Liberally MKE will get together on Zoom. More information.

Jessica Katzenmeyer Fundraiser, 7pm - 8pm
Zoom
Virtual fundraiser on Zoom for Jessica Katzenmeyer featuring special guests former 2018 Gubernatorial candidate and current candidate for State Senate Kelda Roys and Verona, WI Alderwoman, Katie Kohl. Meeting ID: 850-6628-7530 Password: 808716

Wed Aug 26, 2020

Community Justice Council, 9:30am - 11am
Virtual
Milwaukee Community Justice Council Meeting of the Whole will have an Online/Virtual meeting. More information.

Woman's Equality Celebration, 12pm - 8pm
Layton and Pennsylvania and Online
First, join in the Statewide celebration of the centennial celebration of the enactment of the 19th Amendment. Wear your suffragette white, bring your favorite bell or other noisemaker and join us at the intersection of Layton and Pennsylvania as we bring attention to this important anniversary and bring attention to women's rights. No ticket is required for the event but an RSVP is greatly appreciated. Then, at 6pm join Rep. Christine Sinicki and past, present and future women in office via Zoom to enjoy a candid conversation about women and politics. Tickets for this event are available.

Ozaukee County Dems Meeting, 7pm
Zoom
Join the Zoom meeting of the Ozaukee County Democratic Party. You can also see the minutes from the July meeting.

On the Issues: Lafayette Crump, 12:15pm - 12:15pm
Online
Mike Gousha will be talking with Lafayette Crump, the new City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development. Crump wants to increase investment throughout the city and has made advancing racial equity in Milwaukee one of his priorities. The discussion will be available at 12:15pm here.

League of Conservation Voters Virtual Training, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Zoom sent after sign-up
Conservation voters have fought hard to win key victories for cleanwater and clean energy in Wisconsin these past few years – and we needto protect Governor Evers’ veto power to make sure those victories stand. In times like these, we can't use our normal face-to-face tactics to help candidates win. We have to get creative and go virtual. Politics is personal, and sharing our stories with the people who trust us can be more compelling when explaining why voting is important, how to register to vote, or where to find information on a pro-conservation candidate.This year, we're starting a Relational Voter Program using the Empower (MyRVP) phone app to make it as easy as possible for you to help conservationists win in November. All you have to do is download the app on your phone and enter the code: wcv. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. OR you can go to getempower.com/wcvon on your computer. Join us at our next training on how to effectively tell your story, how to talk to your friends and family about the November elections, and how to operate the Empower (MyRVP) app. Sign up here.

Suspended: Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Bounce Milwaukee is closed, including delivery and carryout, until the COVID-19 spread in our area is under control. More info.

Drinking Liberally Port Washington, 6:30pm - 8pm
Schooner Pub, 114 N Franklin St, Port Washington,
No further information available.

Info: Drinking Liberally Glendale, 6:30pm - 9pm
Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale
Check the Drinking Liberally website for meeting plans here. Drinking Liberally Glendale normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. A monthly meetup to eat, drink, and talk politics with like-minded people.

Virtual AD 15 Town Hall, 7pm - 8pm
Virtual
Assembly District 15 Town Hall featuring District 15 candidate Jessica Katzenmeyer and special guest moderator Stephanie Haller Emons, President of the West Allis/West Milwaukee School Board. Streaming on Facebook Live.

Thu Aug 27, 2020

Info: Mental Health Board Meeting, 8am - 8am
Peck Welcome Center Pavilion, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee
This meeting is not posted as a Telemeeting for this month. More information.

Neal Plotkin Phone Bank, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Phone calls
Help Neal Plotkin reach voters in the 8th Senate District and win this election to retire Alberta Darling. Join the virtual phone bank! Register.

Sat Aug 29, 2020

Weekend of Action, 9am - 9pm
Phone Banks
Shifts at 9am, 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm. More information and links to sign up for shifts coming soon.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
S. Howell Avenue & E. Layton Avenue
Stand for Peace is resuming their presence with careful precautions (more information). Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Sun Aug 30, 2020

Weekend of Action, 12pm - 9pm
Phone Banks
Shifts at 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm. More information and links to sign up for shifts coming soon.

Wed Sep 2, 2020

Suspended: Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Bounce Milwaukee is closed, including delivery and carryout, until the COVID-19 spread in our area is under control. More info.

Info: Laughing Liberally MKE, 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Podcast
On the first and third Wednesday of every month, host Matthew Filipowicz and a different Laughing Liberally MKE comedian will discuss and joke about a news story, and talk a bit about the craft of comedy. The podcasts will be available on the website. More information.

Thu Sep 3, 2020

Postponed: DPMC Issues Committee Meeting, 4:30pm - 4:30pm
Amalgamated Transit Union, 734 N. 26th St., Milwaukee
The Democratic Party's Issues Committee holds its meeting on the first Thursday of each month. All Democrats are welcome to participate.

Thursday PhoneBanks for Neal Plotkin!, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Your Home
Join us for a virtual phone bank to help elect Neal Plotkin win this November! Every call made is critical in making sure we flip the 8th Senate District Blue! Register Here.

Sat Sep 5, 2020

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
TBA
Stand for Peace is resuming their presence with careful precautions (more information). Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Mon Sep 7, 2020

Virtual Drinking Liberally Waukesha, 6:30pm - 6:30pm
Online
Drinking Liberally Waukesha may be held virtually with Zoom. Check the link for updates.