Fall is almost upon us. So in a normal year, we'd be getting geared up for our annual picnic at Cahill Park. Alas, not this year. Instead we're venturing into the weird territory of online events. So you'll have to supply your own food and drink! But don't worry. Grassroots North Shore will supply the REAL MEAT (or should I say MEET): four excellent candidates for legislative positions in Wisconsin. Dora Drake is running in the 11th Assembly District; Deb Andraca is running (against Jim Ott) in the 23rd Assembly District; Emily Siegrist is running (against Dan Knodl) in the 24th Assembly District; and Neal Plotkin is running (against Alberta Darling) in the 8th Senate District. All four will introduce themselves to our North Shore supporters in succinct presentations, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session moderated by Edgar Lin.

All of these candidates are first rate but three of them face especially difficult races because the electoral maps Republican drew after the last census in 2010 tried to lock in Republican domination of those districts. Fortunately, in the last election cycle, the tide seems to be turning. So we have a good chance to make some inroads into the GOP dominated legislature. You can (and should) help. First attend the "picnic" turned candidate forum on Sunday, September 13 at 4:30pm (the Zoom waiting room opens at 4:15pm). Plus, display the appropriate yard signs for your district. (You can check which Assembly and Senate district you live in here.) And of course donate — even if only $5 — and/or volunteer to make phone calls or do other forms of outreach. Here's where to go to help each candidate.

Unfortunately, we do not yet have signs for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, though we're making a list of those who want one. We also do not yet have signs for Dora. Keep watching this newsletter for updates on those situations. And we do have all the information you need to work for the Biden-Harris campaign.

On Thursday, September 3, our renowned MythBusters series will resume with Dr. Bill Holahan, emeritus professor of economics, demonstrating the lie that the economy under tRump was so spectacular until the coronavirus came along. The program will be available on our Facebook page at 7pm that day.

Finally, Pat Slutske has provided us with a thoughtful essay on Fascism and the tRump's administration's enactment of it. You can find the entirety of it on our website, but here's a key excerpt:

EVENTS

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 information.

Laughing Liberally MKE, 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Online
Laughing Liberally MKE and the Accountants of Homeland Security have a new sketch on Donald Drumpf's Alt Right Boy Band! 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.

MYTHBUSTERS IS BACK, 7pm
Facebook
In case you haven’t noticed, the Drumpf campaign is flooding our political dialogue with lies. Many of them are not only being believed but are being accepted. Worse, these lies are being picked up by the media without question. This looks like a job for MythBusters. This program is a series of short videos featuring local experts who dismantle the lies — known in polite circles as lies. During these four-five minutes, these clips will set you straight with the facts around important issues, facts you can use when engaging others. Joining us for the first Myth Buster is Dr. Bill Holahan, UWM economics professor emeritus. He’ll be busting the myth behind the Drumpf economy. The video will launch on the Grassroots North Shore Facebook page at 7:00 pm. After that, it will be available on other platforms. You have a myth you want to see busted? Let us know by email or in our Facebook comments section.

Sat Sep 5, 2020

Emily Siegrist Lit Drop/Glendale, 10am - 10am
Nicolet HS Parking Lot, 6701 N Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale
Volunteer for Emily Siegrist's lit drop to get her message out to the voters in Glendale. Emily is running for the Assembly against Republican Dan Knodl. RSVP.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
Location 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

Labor Day Sit-in to Support BLM, 11am - 2pm
Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 2432 N Teutonia Ave, Milwaukee
Join in Support of: - Black Lives Matter - Voter Registration - Absentee Voting - Early Voting - Protect the Postal Service.

Tue Sep 8, 2020

Drinking Liberally Grafton/Mequon, 6:30pm - 8pm
Water Street Brewery, 1251 Gateway Dr. Grafton
More information coming soon.

Drinking Liberally MKE, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
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. Drinking Liberally MKE will get together on Zoom. More information.

350 Milwaukee Virtual Meeting, 7pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
350 Milwaukee is part of 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 9, 2020

Newsmaker: Tony Evers, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Virtual
Gov. Tony Evers will be the featured guest at a virtual Newsmaker event presented by the Milwaukee Press Club and Wispolitics.com. He will discuss current issues facing the state including the COVID-19 pandemic and logistics surrounding the upcoming general election November 3. He will also take questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience. Register in advance and receive a link on the morning of the event to view it live. Register.

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.

Thu Sep 10, 2020

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.

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. For information on whether the event will take place, check here.

Sat Sep 12, 2020

Weekend of Action, 9am - 9pm
Phone Banks
On Saturday, shifts begin at 9am, 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm. More information and a link to sign up coming soon.

UN Assn of MKE, 10am - 12pm
Suspended
This meeting is suspended for the time being. More information.

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.

Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, 8pm - 10pm
Podcast
During the pandemic, Laughing Liberally Milwaukee has morphed into podcasts with local comedians, to be released on the first and third Wednesday of the month. More information.

Sun Sep 13, 2020

Weekend of Action, 12pm - 9pm
Phone Banks
Shifts begin at 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm. More information and a link to sign up coming soon.

North Shore Candidate Forum, 4:30pm - 6pm
Virtual
Grassroots North Shore will present several of the Democrats who are running for the Wisconsin legislature this year. Featured candidates include: Deb Andraca, who is running against Jim Ott in Assembly District 23; Emily Siegrist, running against Dan Knodl in Assembly District 24; Neal Plotkin, running against State Senator Alberta Darling in State Senate District 8; and others. Each candidate will give a short presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A with moderator Edgar Lin. RSVP.