Friday, May 28th Citizen Action debuts new podcast, This Is Not That This week marks the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, which sparked worldwide protests that continue. Today, we debut our new podcast called, This is NOT that, which will bring our unique, unfiltered conversation that centers community, people, and politics. In the first episode Isiah,…
Friday, May 21st Wausau is a Community for All. Marathon County (North Central Region) Makes the New York Times, But Not For a Good Reason. The responses to a proposed Community for All resolution, drafted by the Diversity Affairs Commission, by some Marathon County Board of Supervisors, and members of the public, led to an article in the New York…
Friday, May 14th Attend Milwaukee County Citizen Climate and Equity Lobby Training Climate change and equity are finally getting the attention they deserve around Wisconsin and the country. But we need citizens like you to influence elected officials to prioritize climate action and equity. You will learn about Milwaukee County’s local issues, how to build your network, and will leave…
Friday, May 7th State Budget Update: Take Action! Thursday, 12 Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee in the Wisconsin State Legislature voted to remove 280 publicly popular ideas in Gov. Evers Badger Bounce back budget, including Badgercare expansion, marijuana legalization, Prescription drug affordability Board, and many others. This is not the end! Every state legislator still has to vote on…
Friday, April 30th Renew the Promise. Pass The PRO-ACT. We have one of the best opportunities since the New Deal to restore the right to organize. Passing the PRO Act is one of the most important things we can do to advance a bold progressive agenda on everything we care about, from health care to racial justice to climate change. From…
Friday, April 23rd Citizen Action Praises Chauvin Guilty Verdict: Calls for Transformational Reform of the Entire System Citizen Action of Wisconsin praises this week’s the murder conviction of George Floyd’s killer, former Minneapolis Police officer Derrick Chauvin, and calls for the structural reforms needed to end the police assault on Black lives. “This murder conviction is a step forward and…
Friday, April 16th Climate Week of Action Begins on Monday! From our Drifless Co-Op to our North Side Rising Co-Op we’re taking action for climate justice statewide! No matter the color of our skin or the amount of money we make, we all deserve a Wisconsin that’s cleaner and more fair. We want a future where our communities are thriving,…
Friday, April 9th Jill Underly and 21 of 32 Citizen Action endorsed local candidates win this week! Thank you to all the Citizen Action Organizing Co-op members who ran for office or helped endorsed local candidates running for office this Spring. Jill Underly’s victory was a huge win for public education in Wisconsin. We also excited about new progressive mayors…
Friday, April 2nd Complete your plan to vote by April 6th Health Care Week of Action – We’re Not Done Yet! On Saturday, Citizen Action launched a Health Care Week of Action with a virtual press conference in Green Bay starring Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, State Representative Kristina Shelton, State Representative Lee Snodgrass, and Northeast Co-Op member Renee Gasch….
Friday, March 26th Attend Healthcare Week of Action Virtual Lobby Day, Tuesday, March 26th This year, Wisconsin has a chance to pass BadgerCare expansion, make prescription drugs more affordable, support caregivers, invest in small businesses, and guarantee that every family can get access to quality, affordable child care. But we need you to help make that happen! Register to attend…
