only 3 weeks. Yikes!

The opinion section of the Journal Sentinel Online is difficult to find — I had to use the search function — so you might have missed the editorials on October 12. They all urged voters to turf Ron Johnson out! First there is the editorial board piece headlined "Election deceiver, science fabulist, billionaire benefactor. After 12 years, it's time to term-limit Sen. Ron Johnson. Then David D. Haynes, apparently also speaking for the editorial board, wrote "Given the stakes in Wisconsin's midterm elections, the editorial board has a duty to stand up for voters and against Ron Johnson." And to top it all off, James Wigderson — whom many of you will recognize as a staunch Wisconsin conservative — wrote "I'm a lifelong Republican but sometimes party loyalty asks too much. I'm voting for Mandela Barnes and Tony Evers." All three are worth your time and will lift your spirits.

It's easy to feel discouraged and to become distracted by polls showing Barnes trailing Johnson and Evers virtually tied with Michels. But the only antidote to being down in the dumps is to take action. The Wigderson op-ed really says it all: "But even more dear to me, and more important to the country, is protecting the Constitution. On this, Sen. Ron Johnson and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels cannot be trusted." This election comes down to preserving and, where necessary, restoring the America we believe in — where elections are free and fair, where access to the ballot is not a game of gothcha, where everyone has a right to privacy and autonomy, where expression is free but civil. This is the Wisconsin, and the nation, we want to be. But we cannot get there without doing the work.

This week, we're focusing on getting the vote out in the City of Milwaukee. Success will depend on turnout and the city is the epicenter. Here are some ways to engage:

  • Contact voters outside the new Good Hope Library (7715 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee) to hand out flyers urging people to vote for Democrats and a piece of literature with information about early voting sites in the city. Contact Norma Gilson, 414-588-1241.
  • Hand out flyers with information about voting outside MATC. This activity is best done in pairs, so bring a friend. Contact Norma Gilson, 414-588-1241.
  • Make phone calls to women in the Milwaukee portion of Assembly District 10. These are primarily strong and leaning Dems who probably received a postcard from Grassroots North Shore. The phone call is a second "touch" to urge these women to turn out to vote. Contact Nancy Kaplan, 443-465-1920.
  • Canvass every weekend. Sign up with your community's action team:

Early voting begins on Tuesday, October 25, and generally ends on Friday, November 4. In the 'burbs, early voting generally takes place at your village or city hall. In the city, there are satellite sites as well as City Hall and early voting continues through Saturday, November 5. The hours are 9:00am - 6:00pm weekdays and 10:00am - 3:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Midtown Shopping Center, 5740 W Capitol Dr
  • Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N Broadway
  • American Serb Hall, 5101 W Oklahoma Ave
  • Good Hope Library, 7715 W Good Hope Rd
  • Washington Park Library, 2121 N Sherman Blvd
  • Flores Hall, 2997 S 20th St
  • Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr

Additional locations in the city are available during the second week of early voting, October 31 - November 5:

  • East Library, 2320 N Cramer St
  • Mitchell Street Library, 906 W Historic Mitchell St
  • Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S Howell Ave
  • Villard Square Library, 5190 N 35th St

And the city is also providing three bonus locations, each with its own days and times:

  • Fiserv Forum, Corner of N 6th St & Juneau Ave. 9am-6pm: Tuesday, Oct. 25, Thursday, Oct. 27, Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4 plus 10am-3pm: Saturday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 5
  • Social Development Commission (SDC), 1730 W North Ave. 9am-3pm: Monday, Oct. 31 - Friday, Nov. 4
  • UW Milwaukee Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd. 10am-2pm: Monday, Oct. 31 - Friday, Nov. 4

The final debate between Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Sen. Ron Johnson was held last week. If you missed it, you can watch it here. (The first debate is also available.) The one and only debate between Governor Evers and Tim Michels can be viewed on YouTube. If you don't have a full hour to watch it, NBC News offers a good account of the debate between Evers and Michels.

Cutting Social Security and Medicare are part of the MAGA GOP agenda should they gain control of the House or the Senate or both. Refusing to raise the debt ceiling is apparently part of their bargaining plan to cut funding for these entitlements. Learn more about what they plan and how to push back and prevail; have some free lunch on the League of Progressive Seniors tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19. Here's what's on tap: If you're 60 or over, sign up for a free lunch and help save Social Security and Medicare! Mandela Barnes will be there from approximately 11:00 - 12:00pm. Nancy J. Altman from Social Security Works will be the keynote speaker. Co-sponsored by the Working Families Party, SEIU, Power to the Polls Wisconsin, and Souls to the Polls. The event will take place from 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Shriners Temple, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. But first you have to RSVP.

Just FYI, The Milwaukee County Democrats have now opened a new office at 1111 W Mitchell St. I don't know what days and hours it will be staffed yet. But it is a tad closer to us than the office at 2999 S Delaware St.

Finally for your lighter moment of the day, have a look at Micheal Moore's "Mike's Midterm Tsunami" piece on the January 6 committee hearing last week.


Email #2-corrections:

I apologize for the second email in a single day. But the links to the North Shore canvasses this weekend and through to the election have changed, I've just been informed. So here they are:

And add an event to the list: MICAH is holding its Annual Public Meeting, "MICAH Rising: To Build a Health & Just Community," on Thursday, October 20, from 6:30 - 8pm. The meeting is both in person and on Zoom. The in-person meeting will be held at Canaan Baptist Church, 2975 N 11th St, Milwaukee. To attend the meeting, either in person or on Zoom, please register.

 

EVENTS

Wednesday, October 19

League of Progressive Seniors: Big Fish to Fry, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Shriners Temple, 3000 West Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

If you're 60 or over, SIGN UP for a free lunch and help save Social Security and Medicare! Mandela Barnes will be there from approximately 11:00 - 12:00pm. Nancy J. Altman from Social Security Works will be the keynote speaker. Other speakers include Emcees Stephanie Stein and Pat Dunn, U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, and Rev. Greg Lewis. For difficulty signing up, email Dylan. For questions, email Patty Yunk. For a ride, email Norma. Co-sponsored by the Working Families Party, SEIU, Power to the Polls Wisconsin, and Souls to the Polls.

Josh Kaul Fundraiser, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Shorewood (address provided upon RSVP)

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul will have a fundraiser for his campaign. Host: $5000 -Donate or Raise-, Co-Host: $2500, Sponsor: $1000, Supporter: $500, Friend: $250, Suggested Contribution: $100. More information and RSVP.

Drinking Liberally Tosa, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Camp Bar Tosa, 6600 W North Ave, Wauwatosa

Drinking Liberally Tosa is returning in person. Meet old friends. Make new ones!

Thursday, October 20

Author Medea Benjamin: War in Ukraine, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Friends Meeting House, 3224 N. Gordon Pl, Milwaukee

Medea Benjamin will discuss her latest book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict. Organized by Peace Action.

Friday, October 21

Author Medea Benjamin: War in Ukraine, 7:00pm
Milwaukee Public Library, Rotary Club Room, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee

Medea Benjamin will discuss her latest book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict. Organized by Peace Action.

NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Wisconsin Center District, 400 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee

The speaker at this annual Freedom Fund Dinner will be Leon W. Russell, Chairman, NAACP Board of Directors. Reception at 5:30 and Dinner at 6:30. Tickets are $100. More information and registration.

Saturday, October 22

Community Brainstorming Forum, 8:00 – 11:00am
African American Women's Center, 3020 Vliet St., Milwaukee and Zoom

Community Brainstorming comes back with an in-person and Zoom session. Panelists are Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Chief of Police; Bridget Robinson-Whitaker, Executive Director, Safe and Sound; Ashanti Hamilton, Director, Office of Violence Prevention; Kyle Ashley, Unite Milwaukee. Continental breakfast 8:00 to 9:00, program 9:00 to 11:00. Information for joining the meeting on Zoom.

Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
35th Street & Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee

Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Sunday, October 23

Football and GOTV, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Livestream

Former Green Bay Coach Mike Holmgren will be talking about the Green and Gold, the history and memories, and all things football at a fundraising event for the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Governor Tony Evers, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett (former Wisconsin linebacker) will be with him. Make a donation of any amount (most people are choosing $27) and you will get an email to let you access this event. The funds will be split between Mandela Barnes, Tony Evers, and the DPW. More information and sign-up.

Monday, October 24

How Covid Changed Kids' Lives, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St,, Milwaukee

Anya Kamenetz, author of The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children’s Lives, and Where We Go Now, will discuss the issue and her perspective on what is needed going forward. Registration (required).

Tuesday, October 25

Saving Life on Earth, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Virtual

Ecology and philanthropy expert Michael Mehta Webster will discuss his new book, The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth, which reveals how we can use nature's resiliency to help reverse the effects of climate change. More information about the book and how to register for this virtual event.

Wednesday, October 26

Community Justice Council, 9:30 - 11:00am
Online

Milwaukee Community Justice Council Meeting of the Whole will have an Online/Virtual meeting. Zoom link to attend the meeting.

Thursday, October 27

Attorney General Debate, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Channel3000.com

Attorney General Josh Kaul and his opponent District Attorney Eric Toney will debate in Madison. The debate will be livestreamed on Channel3000.com. See information on attending the debate in Madison.

Gwen Moore Fundraiser, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Ivy House, 906 South Barclay Street, Milwaukee

Rep. Gwen Moore will have a fundraiser with fun, live entertainment and GOTV! Suggested donation is $22.

Saturday, October 29

Barack Obama Rally
Time and place TBA
President Barack Obama and other special guests will appear at a rally to kick off the last week of efforts to win this election! Time and place will be announced. Sign up.

Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Brady Street and Farwell 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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