March is for MARCHING FORWARD. And there is so much to do that I am going to devote the bulk of today's newsletter to the many civic engagements and volunteer possibilities in our area, beginning with the needs of Grassroots North Shore. Followed by some newsy bits.
First up, Campus Voter Engagement Volunteers Needed: Alerting students to upcoming elections is very rewarding. Volunteers will be informing students about the Supreme Court Election and providing them with information on registering to vote, early in person voting on the UWM campus and other city locations, and candidate information. Your job will be handing out flyers and holding a very quick conversation with students as they dash by to their next class. We need volunteers to go to the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) during the week of March 23-26 and possibly April 6 and 7. We need volunteers to work at UWM the week of March 30 – April 3 and April 6 and 7. A shift is approximately 1 ½-2 hours, and the work is outdoors (weather permitting) since we are handing out partisan flyers and need to stay on public sidewalks and Spaights Plaza at UWM. Please let Norma Gilson know if you can participate at [email protected], 414-588-1241.
Second, Canvassing in your area: The latest Marquette poll finds that two-thirds of voters say they are undecided about the race for the Supreme Court. You can make a dent in that number! Here's a list of opportunities. So put on your running shoes or just a comfortable pair for walking so you can start turning out the vote. Here's the canvassing schedule for the North Shore and some parts of Milwaukee. Please sign up for one or more shifts in a location near you.
- Canvass in Fox Point/Bayside, Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, & 28.
- Canvass in Glendale, Sundays: March 8, 15, 22, & 29.
- Canvass in the Lakefront, Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21, & 28.
- Canvass in Shorewood, Saturdays: March 7, 14, 21; Apr 4.
- Canvass in West Allis, Saturdays: : March 7, 14, 21, & 28.
- Canvass in Whitefish Bay, Saturdays: March 7 & 21.
Attend the next meeting of Worth Fighting For Wisconsin on Monday, March 9, at 7:00pm. Why? Anat Shenker-Osorio from ASO Communications is the featured speaker. Anat is a researcher and campaign strategist par excellence. Many of us have attended her monthly (now bi-weekly) Movement Briefings for years, learning how to frame issues and use winning narratives. WFFWi (and North Shore Maps before it) use her messaging advice, as do thousands — probably hundreds of thousands — of people around the world. Also, Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor will talk a bit about herself and her campaign for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This discussion will be STRICTLY NONPARTISAN!. Join the virtual meeting!
Next, NO KINGS in Milwaukee, at the Washington Park Bandshell (4599 W Loyd St, Milwaukee) from 12:00 - 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 28: Once again, Grassroots North Shore is a sponsor of the main NO KINGS event in Milwaukee. (There are other NO KINGS events in the area — see the list below.) Your first job is to register to attend.
Turnout generates public pressure. It proves there are more of us than them, and it feels good to gather with like-minded people. But we also need to inspire people to take the next step and engage in action in their communities. Where can we find these people? At NO KINGS 3! HELP US ENGAGE THE CROWD! Indivisible groups in the greater Milwaukee area are recruiting up to 100 people to go through the crowd, chat with attendees, and distribute a flyer with a list of action opportunities and a QR code folks can use to find ONE activity that interests them. How it works:
- Find a rally goer (or group). Start a conversation and thank them for coming.
- Hand them a flyer and encourage them to find ONE action they can do to make a difference in their communities.
- Ask them to follow the QR code to sign up for an action then and there.
- When the conversation ends, leave them with the flyer and move on.
SIGN UP to engage the crowd. Volunteers will get 90 minutes of online training. And you will have a visible piece of clothing to wear (and keep), showing your official status. Volunteers will get group shout-outs from the stage to acknowledge the vital work you are doing.
We will gather at Washington Park at 11:15 am (exact location TBA), then interact with the crowd from 11:30am – 1:30pm (as folks arrive, during the rally and as people wait to line up to march). We’ll debrief online the next day to get your feedback – what went well and what we should change for next time.
Finally, PLEASE DONATE to fund the sound system and other necessities for such a large gathering.
This is how we build the movement we need to save our country. Be a part of it!
Some other NO KINGS events in our area:
- NO KINGS SHOREWOOD, 2:00-3:30pm. RSVP for specific directions.
- NO KINGS BROOKFIELD, 10:30am - 12:00pm. RSVP for specific directions.
- NO KINGS GREENFIELD, 10:00 - 11:30am. RSVP. Rally at S 76th St and W Layton Ave, Greenfield.
- NO KINGS WAUKESHA, 1:30 - 3:00pm in Cutler Park, 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha. RSVP.
- NO KINGS GRAFTON, 10:00 - 11:00am. RSVP. Rally at North and South sides of Washington St (between Port Washington Rd & Cheyenne Ave), Grafton.
Support Chris Taylor for the Supreme Court: MAKE A SHORT VIDEO explaining why you are voting for Judge Taylor and what this election means to you. (If you can do a selfie, you can make a short vertical video!) As you know, hearing from friends, family and neighbors is the best way to motivate others to vote. Videos like these are incredibly impactful — an easy way to make a big difference in this election! A Better Wisconsin Together, the organization putting this effort together, will send you talking points. They'll use the videos in social media around the state to drive turnout for this crucial election. (NOTE: You will be identified by your first name only.) To get started, just send a quick email to [email protected] for more details.
Souls to the Polls: Free Rides to the Polls 2026. We need you to show up! Free and fair elections are the foundation of a healthy democracy, but they only work when people actively participate and protect them. Showing up — whether to vote, volunteer, advocate, or support voter education — ensures that every voice has a chance to be heard and that the rules of our democracy are applied equally to all. The stakes could not be higher in this election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We need in-person poll drivers and volunteers in the Virtual Call Center to make calls to voters and answer our hotline to schedule and dispatch rides to vote. Together, we can make voting accessible to all those who want their voices heard. Please complete a short form to let us know where your skills, interests, and passion fit best.
Milwaukee Voter Project: MVP needs to fill a third of its shifts at various DMV sites. Please donate some time to help us reach more voters. Even if it is only one shift it will make a difference. Shifts are 2 hours long and the MVP will train anybody who is new to this project. Sign up for one or more shifts on the DMV Signup Genius.
League of Women Voters Volunteers Needed - Be an Election Observer! Help the League monitor Wisconsin's elections. We are seeking volunteers to be trained as Election Observers and placed in polling places in specific areas around the state. You don't need to be a League member to volunteer for this &mdassh; although we'd love to have you join us!
The Election Observation Program works
- to be sure there is no disenfranchisement;
- to monitor the voter experience - including registration and showing ID<;/li>
- to monitor the absentee ballot counting process;
- to track any problems that can be fixed in future elections.
The LWV is currently recruiting Election Observers for the April 7th Election. Sign up by March 16th to volunteer. Join us! Let’s celebrate the freedom to vote in 2026! More information and sign up.
Also the League has yard signs for just $24. Buy one with a donation to the League of Women Voters.
Finally, Grassroots North Shore has placards to put in car windows (or house or apartment windows). Displaying a placard or a yard sign doesn't substitute for more substantive engagement. So by all means show your support as you drive around town, but be sure to lean in to one of the many ways to get more engaged I have noted above. To get a placard, all you have to do is contact the person who lives nearest to you. and has some signs to give away.
The placards are 17"x14". Here's what they look like:
Here's where you can get yours:
- Karin Adelmann, [email protected], Fox Point.
- Mark Gennis, [email protected], Mequon.
- Cheryl Maranto, [email protected], Glendale
Just send an email to get the address and to arrange a time to pick one up.
Another placard that might tickle your fancy is available for download and printing. It's an homage to the lockeroom sign in the beloved Ted Lasso TV series. Perfect window dressing! Enjoy.
Also note that today, March 4, is the last day to BUY TICKETS to the Annual Gala of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County on Sunday, March 22 at the Italian Community Center (631 E. Chicago Street, Milwaukee). The special attraction this year is a 2-hour happy hour featuring the Democratic gubernatorial candidates! All the candidates. One room. Two hours to actually talk to them. Tickets start at $100 for an individual attendee. A sponsorship is $150 and includes an individual ticket plus a $50 donation. You can be listed as a Host for $250. And you can purchase a table of 10 seats for $1000. Doors open at 4:00pm. Please RSVP names and dietary needs by March 4th to Brady Coulthard.
Newsy Bits
In his Recombobulation Area analysis of the latest Marquette poll — which found that 66% of Wisconsin registered voters were undecided in this two-person race for the Supreme Court seat — Dan Shafer notes that "President Donald Trump’s net job approval [in Wisconsin] just reached another new low for his second term, and has been on the decline since his return to office. It’s at a net minus-10 now, nearing his lowest mark overall in the poll across his two terms." And this poll took place before he began bombing Iran, a move that does not have a lot of American support. Let's see how low he can go.
My favorite data substack, G. Elliott Morris's Strength in Numbers has a new poll showing that Trump's SOTU “pivot” to affordability didn't work. Among Americans who watched the speech, 57% thought our orange overlord mostly focused on topics other than the issues that mattered most to the respondent. And those respondents were not wrong. "According to an analysis of Mr Trump’s speech by Strength In Numbers, the president spent just 13% of his time Tuesday night talking about affordability, jobs, and health care — the top 3 issues voters say they care about today. In comparison, he spent 24% of his SOTU address on immigration, including deportations and mentions of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants, and 20% on foreign policy." Here's a complete view of respondents's answers to the question which issues are most important to them compared to which issues Trump focused on in his 108 minutes of the speech:
And last, a reminder that the Milwaukee County Democratic Party is holding a series of events in their Bay View office — 2999 S Delaware Ave, Milwaukee — to provide an opportunity for people to meet the gubernatorial candidates one at a time. Here's the list of all the meetings. Be sure you save the dates and times for the candidates you want to meet.
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Francesca Hong, Sunday, February 22, 1:00 - 2:30pm
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Kelda Roys, Thursday, March 5, 6:00 - 7:30pm
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David Crowley, Saturday, March 7, 12:00 - 1:30pm
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Missy Hughes, Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 - 7:30pm
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Joel Brennan , Monday, March 16, 6:00 - 7:30pm
- Mandela Barnes, Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 - 7:30pm
EVENTS
Thursday, March 5
Weekly Phone Bank Training, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join the Ozaukee County Dems for our weekly training and phone bank to recruit volunteers for the spring. Make calls from the comfort of your home and spread the word about the upcoming April 7th election. Sign up.
RWB Civics Salon: How State Government Works, 6:30 - 7:30
Virtual
State government shapes our lives in ways we feel every day from schools and healthcare to reproductive freedom, voting rights, housing, and public safety. And yet, it’s often the level of government we know the least about. Join us for RWB Civics Salon: How State Government Works to better understand where real power lies and how change actually happens close to home. We'll break down what the state government really does, who’s calling the shots, and why statehouses have become ground zero for fights over democracy, rights, and equality. Understanding state government isn’t just nice to have, it’s how we protect what matters. See you there! Register.
Drag Queen Bingo, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Pop! 124 W. National Ave, Milwaukee
Come to meet people, stay for the fun! The League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County brings people together to celebrate, learn, and stand firm that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. Community, connection, and bingo—what’s not to love?
Saturday, March 7
Get Out the Early Vote Canvass, 9:00am & 12:00pm shifts
TBA
Join the Ozaukee County Democrats for the Get Out the Early Vote Canvass. Sign up at your preferred location below. Specific meeting times and locations will be shared when the date is closer. Sign up.
Weekly Power to the People Protest, 10:00 - 11:30am
S 76th Street & W Layton
Join us this week—and every week—as we gather to make our voices heard. Our weekly protest is a space for community, solidarity, and action. Together, we stand for justice, equality, and change, reminding those in power that we will not be silent. Bring your energy, your signs, and your friends—every presence matters. Let’s raise our voices, week after week, until real change is won. Parking is available at the Best Buy overflow parking lot along Layton. BMO Bank has let those who are mobility impaired park on the northwest corner. As a courtesy, please park as far away from businesses as possible, so that customers have a place to park. This is a local event sponsored by Birds on a Wire and Indivisible - Southeast Wisconsin. Sign up.
Glendale: Stand for Democracy, 12:00 - 1:00pm
N Port Washington Rd & W Silver Spring Dr, Glendale
Gather with us at noon every Saturday to make our voices heard. Together, we stand for justice, equality, and change, reminding those in power that we will not be silent. Bring your energy, your signs, and your friends. Let’s raise our voices, week after week, until real change is won. Dress for the weather. Bring your cellphone, water, hats & gloves, umbrella, sunscreen, and a chair if you need one. Bring a sign (use bold, large lettering, so your sign can be read by moving traffic, 2-5 words) or borrow one from our community. Parking is available in the Bayshore parking lot.
Tosa: Stand for Democracy, 12:00 - 1:00pm
76th St & North Ave, Wauwatosa
equality, and change, reminding those in power that we will not be silent. Bring your energy, your signs, and your friends. Let’s raise our voices, week after week, until real change is won. Dress for the weather. Bring your cellphone, water, sunscreen, and a chair if you need one. Bring a sign (use bold, large lettering, so your sign can be read by moving traffic, 2-5 words) or borrow one from our community. Parking is available in the Wauwatosa City Hall parking lot.
Concerned Citizens Protest at Eastcastle, 1:00 - 1:30pm
Downer Ave, Milwaukee
Meet on the east side of the street, Downer Ave, between Bradford Ave and Lake Drive.
Monday, March 9
DPMC Platform and Resolutions Meeting, 6:00pm
Google Meet
See A Guide to Platform and Resolutions. RSVP for the link to the Google Meet meeting available soon.
Tuesday, March 10
Resistance and Resilience at the Movies!,
Avalon Atmospheric Theater, 2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee
Join Indivisible South Shore and Indivisible SE Wisconsin Indivisible for a FREE movie night. We invite you to this community building event that will continue to inform and build our shared RESISTANCE and RESILIENCE. Gather, get your free popcorn, buy a drink, and settle in for the viewing of "How to Start a Revolution". After the movie, stay for a guided talk-back and a small give-away.
• Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Mingle and check out local coalitions.
• Movie begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Gathering closes at 8:30 p.m.
Due to limited capacity, RSVPs for EACH PERSON are REQUIRED. *Because of limited capacity, if your plans change, please CANCEL your attendance. RSVP.
Thursday, March 12
Weekly Phone Bank Training, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join the Ozaukee County Dems for our weekly training and phone bank to recruit volunteers for the spring. Make calls from the comfort of your home and spread the word about the upcoming April 7th election. Sign up.
Saturday, March 14
4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONVENTION, 11:00
Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W. Vliet Street, Milwaukee
Pre-registration and on-site registration are now open — register today! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2026conv4thcddems
Lunch Information: If you plan to receive lunch, you must pre-register and select your box lunch preference at the time of registration. Important: If you do not pre-register for lunch, a meal will not be provided. Please send an email indicating which sandwich you would like for lunch. Box Lunch Options:
• Deli Ham Sandwich
• Deli Turkey Sandwich
• Tuna Sandwich
• Mediterranean Veggie
Please email your lunch selection to: [email protected]
Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, 8:00 - 10:00pm
Comedy Sportz Milwaukee, 420 S 1st St, Milwaukee
With right wing attacks on LGBTQ rights, abortion rights, voting rights and more, we need progressive laughs now more than ever. That’s why we’re excited to present Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, a monthly progressive political comedy show featuring Milwaukee’s top liberal and progressive comedians.
Wednesday, March 18
Lubar Center Spring Elections Program, 12:15 - 1:15pm
Eckstein Hall, Milwaukee On March 18, Chris Taylor will visit to discuss her experience, including her current position on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals since 2023. She began her career as an attorney, served in the Wisconsin State Assembly beginning in 2011, and was a judge of the Dane County Circuit Court for three years. The programs will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. and include lunch, conversation, and community in Eckstein Hall. Register.
Ozaukee County Canvassing Training, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Oz Dems Office, 1245 Cheyenne Avenue, Grafton
Come learn how to canvass with us to help win the Spring Election!
Thursday, March 19
Weekly Phone Bank Training, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join the Ozaukee County Dems for our weekly training and phone bank to recruit volunteers for the spring. Make calls from the comfort of your home and spread the word about the upcoming April 7th election. Sign up.
Waukesha County Dems Monthly Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 200 Richard St, Waukesha
Join us for our March monthly Waukesha County Democratic Party meeting! All are welcome! We will give updates, talk about the upcoming April 7th election, and hear from candidates who are running.
Save the Date
Saturday & Sunday, March 21 - 22
Get Out the Early Vote Canvass, 9:00am & 12:pm shifts
TBA
Join the Ozaukee County Democrats for the Get Out the Early Vote Canvass. Sign up at your preferred location below. Specific meeting times and locations will be shared when the date is closer.
Tuesday, March 24
Friendbanking & Sign Making at the Office, 6:00 - 8:00pm
336 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha
Come make signs for the No Kings Rally and text your friends to get out the vote for the April 7th election! Click this link to RSVP. The event will be held at the Waukesha County Democratic Party office at 336 Wisconsin Avenue in Waukesha. We will provide supplies to make signs or feel free to bring your own!
Thursday, March 26
Weekly Phone Bank Training, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join the Ozaukee County Dems for our weekly training and phone bank to recruit volunteers for the spring. Make calls from the comfort of your home and spread the word about the upcoming April 7th election. Sign up.
Saturday, March 28
NO Kings Rally and March, 12:00pm
Washington Park, 1859 N 40 St, Milwaukee
We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.
These events aren't free to put on. So please DONATE what you can!
On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.
Monday, March 30
MKE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2026, 5:00 - 6:30pm
2212 N Vel R Phillips Ave, Milwaukee
Mayor Cavalier Johnson invites you to his State of the City address. This year’s theme is the Year of Housing, because everything begins at home. He chose a location in the heart of Bronzeville to highlight the real progress we’re making to expand affordable housing and strengthen our neighborhoods. He’ll highlight nearby projects like the Historic Garfield Apartments and ThriveOn King, and what they mean for Milwaukee’s future. This event is free and open to the public, and Mayor Johnson hopes you’ll be part of this important conversation about our city. Please RSVP.
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