Help! I need someone, or really EVERYONE

We have just six weeks to make the change we want to see. So once more with feeling: Grassroots North Shore, the Democratic Party, and every campaign needs YOUR help. I'm really serious: sign up to do something to move Wisconsin forward. VOLUNTEER.

Make phone calls, knock doors and drop lit, mime (aka silent) canvass outside local libraries with Grassroots North Shore.
Canvass with a Neighborhood Action Team near you (see the Events list below).
Sign up for the next Weekend of Action with the Dems. In Ozaukee County, sign up with the links in the Events list below. In Milwaukee County, email the Deputy Organizing Director Jaliah.

Additional ways to contribute:

Volunteer with and/or donate generously to campaigns for Evers and Rodriguez, Kaul, Richardson, LaFollette, Barnes, Moore, Andraca, Larsen, Madison, Tatterson.
Register Voters in Milwaukee: The DOT has invited the Democratic Party to return to three Milwaukee DMV offices to continue registering voters. We aim to register 5,000 marginal voters by November. The DMV locations are 2701 South Chase Ave., 74th & Mill Rd., and 6073 N. Teutonia Ave. We'll supply all the training you need. You should contact James Balk, (414) 218-5944.
Register voters at MATC. Contact Dave Weingrod.
Sign up with the Voter Protection Project to observe at a polling place on Election Day. Make sure voters are not harassed or unnecessarily turned away from the polls.
Join the WisDems Ballot Cure Program, a process for contacting voters whose absentee ballots are at risk of rejection and walking them through their options to make sure their votes count.

Governor Evers has called a special session of the legislature on October 5 to create a pathway for Wisconsinites to repeal Wisconsin’s 1849 criminal abortion ban. His proposal proposal would create a process for referendums in Wisconsin, allowing voters to directly challenge the state’s criminal abortion ban and repeal the archaic law, which has caused healthcare providers to largely cease abortion procedures and has left safe, legal abortion access for women in jeopardy as long as the ban is in litigation limbo awaiting clarity from the courts. What can you do? Call your legislators! Look up how to contact yours from the Wisconsin State Legislature home page.

You've undoubtedly seen the ads bashing Mandela Barnes for being soft on crime, and subliminally for being Black and radical and somehow affiliated with AOC, Ilhan Omar, and the so-called Squad. But it looks like the real problem is courtesy of the Republicans themselves. Among the other issues, like a very low unemployment rate in Wisconsin and wide-spread criticism of police behaviors, budget constraints have played a big role also. And of course the Republican-controlled legislature approves the budget. Read all about it in Urban Milwaukee.

Vanity Fair has a splendid piece about Barnes and his candidacy. Barnes led Johnson in the August poll by the Marquette Law School. Read the VF piece and then do what you can to help him win.

And those of you who can access Twitter and don't mind doing so, have a chuckle with Ben Collins, now a reporter at NBC News and formerly the Senior News Editor at the Daily Beast. He tweaks Johnson for using a Homeland Security Committee hearing to complain about social media companies failing to cover quack treatments for COVID-19. The whole thread is worth a few minutes of your time.

And still on the lighter side of the news: Kirk Bangstad (proprietor of the Minocqua Brewing Company) has produced a new beer called "Extinct Elephant." Describing it as "A MODERATE Red Ale," he uses the announcement to "mourn the impending death of the Grand Old Party." And to salute Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger "by giving them a gift of beer."

The January 6 committee will hold its next, and perhaps final, public hearing at 12 noon CDT, on Wednesday, September 28. I plan to watch it, gavel to gavel, of course. If you're unable to watch it live, MSNBC will have two full hours of recap and analysis beginning at 7pm.

Absentee ballots are being mailed now. If you want to request one, visit MyVote.WI.gov but do it soon. If you're interested in voting in person during the two weeks before Election Day, consult our page for information on days and times for your municipality.

EVENTS

Thursday, September 29

Rojo Must Go! Statue Reveal Rally, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Downtown Milwaukee (site given upon RSVP)
Join MoveOn and NextGen America for a special event to expose Ron Johnson’s harmful stance on climate change and rally to vote him out in the upcoming midterm election. During the event, a special sculpture will be revealed to highlight Ron Johnson’s bullsh-t views on climate change — don’t miss it! RSVP and more information.

Fundraiser for Lt. Governor Candidate Sara Rodriguez, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Woman's Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee
Please join us for a special event in support of Sara Rodriguez, candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Contribution levels: Champion $5,000 | Host $2,500 | Co-Host $1,000 | Sponsor $500 | Patron $250 | Friend $100 | Suggested Contribution $50. RSVP.

Tony Evers Donor Town Hall, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Virtual
Governor Tony Evers will hold a virtual Q&A session for anyone who is a WisDems monthly donor or donated in September. Chip in any amount to RSVP and join in on the conversation. RSVP and more information.

Election Countdown Happy Hour, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Company Brewing, 735 East Center Street, Milwaukee
MoveOn is hosting an outdoor election countdown happy hour where you'll learn how to defeat Ron Johnson this November, make calls to voters in support of Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes, and connect with local MoveOn members! RSVP.

How Racism Distorts Human Spirit, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Whitefish Bay Public Library, 5420 N. Marlborough Dr., Whitefish Bay
Racism affects and harms the spirit of man - both Black and White - in America. The speaker will dive deeper into how this affects Blacks in this country, but also how it affects the spiritual health and well-being of Whites. The event will begin with a performance by local community theater artists of CAPITA Productions. Register, in person or online.

Saturday, October 1

Knock Doors with the Ozaukee Dems, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ozaukee County Dems Office, 1930 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton
Join the Oz Dems for our canvass this Saturday to talk to our neighbors about how critical the 2022 midterms are, in support of Democrats up and down the ticket in November! Sign up.

Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Port Washington Road & Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Fox Point Neighborhood Team Canvass, 12:00 - 3:00pm
Address provided with sign up
Join the Fox Point Neighborhood Action Team for a volunteer meetup and neighborhood canvass! Get to know other folks organizing in your neighborhood and learn more about how you can help elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November. We'll take some time to introduce ourselves, and then we'll head out to canvass voters in the neighborhood. First time canvassing? No problem! Our organizers will walk you through everything you need to know to reach out to your neighbors to get them out to vote in November. Sign up.

Whitefish Bay Get Out the Vote Canvassing, 12:30 - 3:30pm & 3:30 - 6:30pm
Address provided with sign up
Join the Whitefish Bay Neighborhood Action Team for door-to-door voter outreach. First time canvassing? No problem! Our organizers will walk you through everything you need to know to reach out to your neighbors to get them out to vote in November. This event repeats pretty much every Saturday until the election! Sign up.

WisDem Weekend of Action, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Contact Jaliah for Info
Join WisDems during their Weekends of Action to help reach as many voters as possible and let them know about our amazing Democratic Candidates on the ballot this November! It is crucial that we are consistently talking to voters and reminding them of how critical it is to make their voices heard during this Midterm cycle! Shift times vary throughout the day, so if you are available, please reach out to Jaliah (Deputy Organizing Director) with your name and phone number to be connected with your Organizer!

Sunday, October 2

Whitefish Bay Get Out the Vote Canvassing, 10:00am - 1:00pm & 1:00 - 4:00pm
Address provided with sign up
Join the Whitefish Bay Neighborhood Action Team for door-to-door voter outreach. First time canvassing? No problem! Our organizers will walk you through everything you need to know to reach out to your neighbors to get them out to vote in November. This event repeats pretty much every Saturday until the election! Sign up.

Grassroots Glendale Gets out the Vote!, 12:00 - 3:00pm
Address provided with sign up
Join the Grassroots Glendale Neighborhood Action Team for a Sunday (or three!) of door-to-door voter outreach. First time canvassing? No problem! Our organizers will walk you through everything you need to know to reach out to your neighbors to get them out to vote in November. This event repeats pretty much every Saturday until the election, but the times may vary because of the Packers game! Sign up.

Monday, October 3

Fundraiser for Governor Tony Evers, 6:00 - 7:30pm
The Ivy House, 906 S Barclay St., Milwaukee
Please join Governor Tony Evers for a special Milwaukee Finale! Contribution levels: Champion $5,000 | Host $2,500 | Co-Sponsor $1,000 | Advocate $500 | Friend $250 | Ticket $100. Your health and safegy is our top priority. At this time, in-person event participation is limited to individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. With questions or to RSVP, contact Shelby Foster. Register online.

Wednesday, October 5

League of Progressive Seniors Lunch Meeting, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Knickerbocker Hotel, 1028 E. Juneau, Milwaukee
Please join LPS for a lunch meeting. AGENDA: (1) The federal threat to Social Security and Medicare; (2) The state legislative effort to block voters from participating in elections, and (3)Working to Get Out the Vote. We need your help with important events we have planned. We can’t afford to let Ron Johnson represent us in Washington DC. To sign up or get information, contact Patty Yunk.

Thursday, October 6

State Party Voter Protection Training, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Online
Our voting rights are under attack from Republicans who seek to undermine our democracy. But we have seen, time and again, that one of the most powerful ways to fight back is simply by equipping people with the information they need to cast their ballot and ensure that it gets counted. So every other week, we host our Voter Protection 101 Trainings! We’ll teach you the basics of Wisconsin election law and how to protect democracy where you live. With this training, you can become an advocate for your neighbors in Milwaukee! In this critical moment, our communities across Wisconsin need us. SIGN UP HERE.

Saturday, October 8

Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
TBA
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Sunday, October 9

Tuesday, October 11

Support Ann Roe running in the 1st Congressional District, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Historic Pabst Brewery in Milwaukee
Join us for an evening with the candidate for 1st Congressional District Ann Roe and special guest WisDem Chair Ben Wikler. Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District is now one of the most competitive races in the nation. This race is a toss-up. Voters across the district want to elect someone who will fight to protect reproductive rights – not someone who continues to play political games that hurt the people who live in this district. RSVP by emailing [email protected] or through ticket purchase here.