Read what Jane Fonda concluded after door-knocking in Scranton, PA, with Working America, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO that "unites working people who don’t have a union on the job. With more than 3 million members in urban and suburban communities, [Working America] works together for good jobs, a fair economy and a democracy that represents all of us."

Her top takeaway — "It’s voters like these we need to talk with — those who are dispirited and confused like Steve; ambivalent like Edith; and uninformed like Sharon. A respectful conversation that started with their concerns and opinions hooked each of them, so when Working America goes back, the door is open to information from a new trusted messenger, which can encourage them to take action on issues they care about and vote with that new information in mind." What Fonda describes is what Grassroots North Shore calls "deep canvassing." It's an effort to connect in a personal way with voters whose views we need to hear.

That's why it is so important that we connect with potential voters now. Please consider becoming a deep canvasser. You and a partner will meet people where they live, holding "respectful conversations" about "their concerns and opinions." You'll be talking to voters who lean in our direction but who do not always vote. And we will need them come November 2020. We have four more deep canvass events scheduled for September:

• Wednesday, September 11, at 5600 Brown Deer Road, Suite 116, starting at 5pm;
• Saturday, September 14, at 5600 Brown Deer Road, Suite 116, starting at 2pm;
• Wednesday, September 25, at 5600 Brown Deer Road, Suite 116, starting at 5pm;
• Saturday, September 28, at 5600 Brown Deer Road, Suite 116, starting at 2pm.

Please sign up for one of them.

I also want to call your attention to two events taking place on Thursday, September 12: Democratic Debate Watch Parties and a showing of the film "Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook."

• Debate Watch Party in Mequon, Ferrante's Restaurant, 10404 N Port Washington Rd, starting at 6:30;
• Debate Watch Party in Fox Point, Martha Pincus' house, 7045 N Belmont Ln, starting at 6:30;
• "Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook" sponsored by WAVE and co-sponsored by Grassroots North Shore, at All People's Church, 2600 N. 2nd St., Milwaukee. Doors open at 6:30 pm, screening begins at 7 pm.

Finally, as we barrel toward fall, there's the annual Grassroots North Shore event. Is it a Picnic? Is it a Party? Or maybe a Path to the Future? It's all of that and more! Grassroots North Shore is holding its annual potluck picnic at Cahill Park (diagonally across from Whitefish Bay High School) on Sunday, September 15. We can promise you good food, convivial conversation, and hope we can make a difference in the world. The featured speaker will be Seth Hoffmeister, Executive Director of Wisconsin Conservation Voters. He will address present and future effects of climate change, and what we can do to prevent and cope with its future effects. Doors open at 4:30, with food served around 5:15. Seth will speak around 6:00. RSVP and find out what food contribution to bring (though you're just as welcome without a dish-to-pass).

Wed Sep 4, 2019

On the Issues: September Poll, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Marquette University, Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee
Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, joins Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, to discuss the findings of the September 2019 poll of Wisconsin voters. RSVP required.

Grass Roots South Shore Meeting, 6pm - 8pm
Cudahy Library, 3500 Library Dr., Cudahy
Grass Roots South Shore meets on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information call Jim Balk, 414-218-5944.

Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Weekly gathering at Bounce Milwaukee's mezzanine bar for networking, inspiration or just to vent. Bring along any evidence of your civic resistance from the last week to get a beverage (up to $7) on the house, and compare notes with other individuals and groups working to make things better. More information.

Unlock the Vote MKE Launch, 6pm - 8pm
Hepatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust St., Milwaukee
Please join EXPO/WISDOM with our partners JLUSA, MICAH, Project Return and WI Voices to launch Unlock The Vote in Milwaukee. Unlock the Vote is legislation being sponsored by Rep. Jodi Emerson, Rep. David Crowley and Sen. Lena Taylor that restores voting rights to people upon their release from prison. Learn more about this important legislation and how you can support it. More info.

Warren Trivia Night, 6:30pm - 9pm
Milwaukee Ale House, 233 N. Water St., Milwaukee
Happy Hour and an evening of trivia with Team Warren. Trivia begins at 7pm, but gather at 6:30pm to break into team(s), talk about Elizabeth’s vision for real, structural change in this country and maybe even do some Elizabeth-related trivia! Come learn about how you can get involved with Team Warren in Milwaukee! The Ale House has an array of drink specials and $.60 wings. Please RSVP (and invite your friends!). All are welcome at this event. RSVP.

Thu Sep 5, 2019

ICEOutOfMKE Petition Delivery, 4pm - 6pm
City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee
Join Voces de la Frontera to deliver to City Hall the petition demanding that our Milwaukee Police Department and local resources not be used to collaborate and assist ICE in our community. Barring collaboration between the Milwaukee Police Department and ICE will decrease racial profiling, improve public safety, and keep families together. Sign the petition. For more information, contact Tommy Molina, 262-696-9415.

Marcelia Nicholson Kickoff Fundraiser, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
2341 N 46th St., Milwaukee
Join Marcelia Nicholson for a camping themed fundraiser to kick-off her re-election for the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors-District 5, and discuss accomplishments and new priorities with BBQ and S'mores! Mountain range (maximum): $1048 Forest: $500 | Cabin: $250 | Tent: $100 | Firefly: $25 | All Contributions Gratefully Accepted, Big or Small. Donate online. Donations by check may be made out and sent to: Marcelia for Milwaukee, P.O. Box 1879, Milwaukee, WI 53201

BLOC Office Warming Party, 6pm - 8pm
BLOC, 3500 N. 26th St., Milwaukee
Join BLOC to break in its new office, offer furniture to help complete it, learn about how they help the community, or just say hi. More info.

Fri Sep 6, 2019

Fighting Bob Kick-off, 7pm - 7pm
Barrymore Theater, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison
The Progressive Magazine will host the Fighting Bob Fest kick-off at the Barrymore Theater in Madison (the week before Bob Fest), and it will feature Greg Palast, Ruth Conniff, Bill Lueders, Rep. Chris Taylor, Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes, US Senator Tammy Baldwin and John Nichols. (Bob Fest will take place in Stevens Point. See September 14 for details.)

Sat Sep 7, 2019

Political Reform Chautauqua, All day Sat Sep 7, 2019 - Sun Sep 8, 2019
Dunn County Historical Society, 1820 Wakanda St. NE, Menomonie
Wisconsin United to Amend is proud to host the first 21st Century Political Reform Chautauqua, with presentations by leaders of organizations that are currently involved in building the movement needed to create reforms necessary to Restore our Republic. Tickets: $25, on sale until Sept. 6. Students with ID free. More information and RSVP.

LiberateMKE Lobbying Training, 10:30am - 12pm
Villard Square Library, 5190 N. 35th St., Milwaukee
Learn how to persuade your local elected officials to support investment into communities not police. Snacks will be provided. Hosted by African-American Civic Engagement Roundtable. Please RSVP.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
Martin Luther King Drive & North Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Warren Organizing Meeting, 1pm - 2:30pm
Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Community event supporting Elizabeth Warren for President. Gather tot alk about Elizabeth’s vision for real, structural change in this country and learn how to reach out to voters using MiniVAN and Reach! There will also be talk about upcoming events, as well as planning for the months to come. RSVP.

Sun Sep 8, 2019

Political Reform Chautauqua, All day Sat Sep 7, 2019 - Sun Sep 8, 2019
Dunn County Historical Society, 1820 Wakanda St. NE, Menomonie
Wisconsin United to Amend is proud to host the first 21st Century Political Reform Chautauqua, with presentations by leaders of organizations that are currently involved in building the movement needed to create reforms necessary to Restore our Republic. Tickets: $25, on sale until Sept. 6. Students with ID free. More information and RSVP.

Warren Canvassing, 10am - 4pm
Stone Creek Coffee, 2650 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee
Join #TeamWarren's national day of organizing. Across the country, Warren supporters will get the word out about fighting hard for big structural change. Meet at the outdoor patio of Stone Creek Coffee. If you have canvassed before, great! If not, volunteers will be on site to answer any questions you may have. Wear your best walking shoes! Water will be provided. RSVP.

Warren House Party, 2pm - 6pm
9909 W. Fiebrantz Ave., Wauwatosa
Join other Warren volunteers for an afternoon of eats and organizing to go over campaign structure, ways to get involved, and a bit of event brainstorming - bring your creativity and your planner! There will be smoked pork shoulder, grilled veggie burgers, and brews, so please RSVP to guide the grocery list! RSVP.

Mon Sep 9, 2019

Grass Roots South Shore Meeting, 6pm - 8pm
Cudahy Library, 3500 Library Dr. , Cudahy
Grass Roots South Shore holds its monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month. For more information call Jim Balk, 414-218-5944.

Drinking Liberally Waukesha, 6:30pm - 9pm
Clarke Irish Pub, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha
Guest speakers will be three labor leaders: Tom Coyne, president of the Waukesha Labor Council, Bill Carroll of the Teamsters, and Roni Kramer of the National Association of Letter Carriers. They will discuss how labor unions benefit all of us and what we can do to support them. Drinking Liberally Waukesha normally meets the first Monday of each month. More information.

Tue Sep 10, 2019

Josh Kaul: On the Issues, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Marquette University, Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee
Josh Kaul, Attorney General of Wisconsin, will talk about his first eight months on the job and his priorities as the state’s top law enforcement official. RSVP required.

Tearman Spencer Fundraiser, 5pm - 8pm
Garfield's 502, 502 W. Garfield Ave., Milwaukee
Reception to support Tearman Spencer for Milwaukee City Attorney. All contributions gratefully accepted. Learn more and donate plus RSVP.

Women in Government Event, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State St., Madison
Join Wisconsin Women in Government for its first annual members event.The organization for more than 30 years has been celebrating and supporting women at every level of government, Wisconsin’s only scholarship organization for women seeking a career in government. More information and registration.

Drinking Liberally MKE, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Art Bar, 722 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee
Now, more than ever, Drinking Liberally is a space to gather, support each other, and form the progressive community we need. Come share a pint with your fellow progressives! Drinking Liberally MKE meets on the second Tuesday of every month, hosted by Matt Filipowicz.

Reclaimed Russia, 6:30pm - 6:30pm
University School of Milwaukee, 2100 W. Fairy Chasm Rd., River Hills
University School of Milwaukee Global Scholars program presents Masha Gessen, winner of the 2017 National Book Award and bestselling biographer of Vladimir Putin, who reveals how, in the space of a generation, Russia surrendered to a virulent new strain of autocracy. The book is titled The Future Is History: How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia. This event is free, but registration is required. RSVP.

350 Milwaukee Meeting, 7pm - 8:30pm
Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl., Milwaukee
350.ORG is the global organization building a grassroots movement in 188 countries to address global warming and solve the climate crisis. 350 Milwaukee meets every month on the second Tuesday. More information.

Wed Sep 11, 2019

Deep Canvassing, 5pm - 8pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Deep canvassing does not seek to get votes for any particular candidate or party. Instead, its purpose is to listen to specific voters' concerns. The techniques canvassers use and the script require canvassers to work in pairs and to have a real discussion with voters. Help Grassroots North Shore get to know voters in the area. Training will be provided. RSVP.

Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Weekly gathering at Bounce Milwaukee's mezzanine bar for networking, inspiration or just to vent. Bring along any evidence of your civic resistance from the last week to get a beverage (up to $7) on the house, and compare notes with other individuals and groups working to make things better. More information.

Drinking Liberally Mequon, 6:30pm - 8pm
Libby Montana, 5616 W Donges Bay Rd, Mequon
On September, 11 UWM Professor Shale Horowitz, PhD. will address the current state of US/China relations and engage in conversation topics which could include the Trade War, 5G Internet and Restrictions on Huawei, Chinese Space Technology, and other topics of general interest. Professor Shale Horowitz, PhD. is a leading authority on the topic of US-China relations. In addition to his work at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Dr. Horowitz is on the faculty of Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China.

Thu Sep 12, 2019

Drinking Liberally West Allis, 6:30pm - 9pm
Studz Pub Sports Bar & Grill, 6833 W. National Ave., West Allis
Drinking Liberally West Allis meets on the second Thursday of the month. Free discussions and fellowship. Good food and specials available.

Democratic Primary Debate, 7pm - 10pm
At Debate Watch Parties and on television.
Grassroots North Shore is hosting Debate Watch Parties at Ferrante's in Mequon (RSVP for this event here) and at the home of Martha Pincus (get the address and RSVP here). It's more fun to watch with others but if you must stay home you can watch it on ABC News and Univision.

Sat Sep 14, 2019

Fighting Bob Fest, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Pfiffner Park, 1100 Crosby Ave., Stevens Point
The Stevens Point chapter of Our Wisconsin Revolution with The Progressive Magazine and The Cap Times invite you to a day of progressive conversation in the spirit of Wisconsin’s Robert “FightingBob” La Follette. Speakers include Jim Hightower, Spencer Black, and many others who will speak on various issues. Lunch available for purchase from Mama Mai’ s Noodles. FREE and open to the public –Donations accepted at the door. RSVP and more information. A kickoff event will take place in Madison (see September 6 for details).

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
Sixteenth Street & Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Deep Canvassing Event, 2pm - 4:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Deep canvassing does not seek to get votes for any particular candidate or party. Instead, its purpose is to listen to specific voters' concerns. The techniques canvassers use and the script require canvassers to work in pairs and to have a real discussion with voters. Help Grassroots North Shore get to know voters in the area. Training will be provided. RSVP.

Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, 8pm - 10pm
Comedy Sportz Theater, 420 S. 1st St., Milwaukee
Laughing Liberally Milwaukee presents a night of progressive politicalcomedy. In addition to some of the finest progressive comediansMilwaukee has to offer, each Laughing Liberally Milwaukee will featurea special interview with a local political figure, journalist or activist. This month’s guest is Primitivo Torres from the immigrant and refugee rights organization, RAICES. Advance tickets ($8).

Sun Sep 15, 2019

GRNS Annual Potluck Picnic, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Cahill Park, 4950 N. Woodruff Ave., Whitefish Bay
Grassroots North Shore will hold its annual picnic, with lots of good food and political activists. The theme this year is Climate Change: This Generation and Beyond. Conservation Voters Director Seth Hoffmeister will be a special guest speaker. Pulled pork and chicken sandwiches provided; popular potluck salads and desserts desired. Doors open: 4:30 Food served: 5:15 Speaker: 6:00. RSVP.

Mon Sep 16, 2019

DPMC Issues Committee Meeting, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Amalgamated Transit Union, 734 N. 26th St., Milwaukee
The Democratic Party's Issues Committee will hold its monthly meeting. All Democrats are welcome to participate.

Milwaukee Dems Meeting, 6pm - 6pm
Amalgamated Transit Union, 734 N. 26th St., Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Democrats meet monthly to discuss party business, hear speakers on current topics, pass resolutions, and network with other progressives. All interested Democrats are invited.

Tue Sep 17, 2019

Political Open Mic, 6pm - 8pm
Third Space Brewing, 1505 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee
The 2020 US presidential election is almost a year away. Join NEWaukee and Bridge the City to discuss ways we can work together to ensure every vote counts, for all elections locally and nationally. This Political Open Mic will give residents, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and the business community a platform to share solutions to the challenges our communities face around voting. More information, list of invited speakers, and RSVP.