League of Women Voters of Wisconsin

Data center gold rush webinar tonight at 6pm

Join us TONIGHT to learn more about the impact of data centers on our water supply.

Data Center Gold Rush: Diving into Water Demands
Tuesday, December 9 at 6pm

Register: bit.ly/Data-Center-Webinar

Lessons from Poland for U.S. Judges on Defending the Rule of Law - Proteus Fund In October, the Piper Fund’s Judicial Integrity Project and the German Marshall Fund’s (GMF) Rule of Law Action Network co-hosted “Lessons from Poland for U.S. Judges on Defending the Rule of Law.” A ...

The trial of Judge Hannah Dugan is raising serious concerns about intimidation tactics and politically motivated attacks on Wisconsin’s judiciary. www.proteusfund.org/lessons-from...

Our WI, Our Constitution - Milwaukee 12/11 at 6pm

Get ready for a fun night of learning, community, and free soul food. Ugly holiday sweaters are encouraged for an extra festive touch.

Free and open to all: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution

📅 Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6pm
📍 Wisconsin Black Historical Society
2620 W Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53206

Data center gold rush - diving into water demands webinar 12/9 at 6pm

Data Center Gold Rush: Diving into Water Demands
Tuesday, December 9 at 6pm
Register: bit.ly/Data-Center-Webinar

Most of the recent articles and webinars on data centers focus on their energy use, but there is another significant concern: Water use. Join us to learn more.

Building a brighter future webinar tonight at 6:30pm

Join us on TONIGHT to explore how Wisconsin’s school funding system evolved, why it remains inadequate and inequitable, and what can be done to create a fairer future for all students.
Register here: bit.ly/WI-school-funding

Fair Maps Community hearings, december 3 - eagle river, december 6 buffalo county, decenber 10- kenosha

Tonight in Eagle River & more upcoming dates! Please register for more detailed information.
Politicians shouldn’t get to choose their voters. ❌ Voters should choose their leaders. #EndGerrymandering.
👉Join our movement and attend a community hearing near you! Register: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

Our WI, Our Constitution in Milwaukee December 11 at 6pm - 2620 W Center Steet Milwaukee, WI 53206

Join Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution in Milwaukee for an evening of dinner, interactive learning, and discussion on democracy and power. Free + open to all: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution

⏰ Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6pm
📍Wisconsin Black Historical Society
2620 W Center St.
Milwaukee, WI 53206

Native American Heritage Day

Native American Heritage Day gives us a moment to pause and honor the rich cultures, histories, and strength of the Indigenous people whose ancestral lands we live upon. It’s a time to remember their resilience and to stand with them in support of tribal sovereignty and justice.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. We are grateful to all of our supporters, members, and organizations who work tirelessly to defend our democracy and empower voters!

Support local businesses - economic blackout

***ECONOMIC BLACKOUT***

Instead of spending with big corporations, we encourage you to shop local and invest in small businesses and nonprofits. Consider donating to LWVWI - your contributions help us keep our democracy strong: bit.ly/Donate-UniteandRise

Huge corporations don't need more of our money, small businesses do. Make a purchase at a local business, make a donation to a nonprofit, or share a favorite small business that you like to support.
#economicblackout #skipblackfriday #skipcybermonday #supportlocal #SupportSmallBusiness

international day for the elimination of violence against women

Today we honor the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and recommit ourselves to building a world where all women and girls can live free from harm. Learn more from the League:
www.lwv.org/blog/sisters...

Native American Heritage Month. Ada Deer of the Menominee Nation in WI was the first woman to serve as Assist. Secretary of Indian Affairs.

Ada Deer became the first Native American woman to serve as Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior (1993–1997). She was a groundbreaking leader, advocate, and educator from the Menominee Nation in Wisconsin.

Subtle acts of solidarity

participate in mutual aid

support local libraries and local news

every actions makes an impact

Every act of solidarity you take helps protect and strengthen our democracy. Subscribe to the LWVWI Newsletter for bi-weekly updates and to stay involved: bit.ly/LWVWI-Newsletter

Appleton fair maps hearing tonight at 6pm at the Appleton Public Library

The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is making another stop in Appleton! Help us pass #FairMaps legislation that puts people first and ensures fairness for future generations. Register here: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

Tonight! 6 - 8PM at the Appleton Public Library - 200 N. Appleton Street

Become a league member

Now more than ever, we must come together to protect our rights and freedoms. The League welcomes anyone looking to get involved. Join the League of Women Voters today. There are 21 local leagues throughout Wisconsin, find a league near you!

Join online at my.lwv.org/wisconsin/jo...

Green Bay OWOC thursday 11/20 at 6PM

See you on Thursday Green Bay! 11/20 at 6PM

Curious about how Wisconsin’s Constitution really works? Join Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution for an evening of dinner, interactive learning, and discussion on democracy and power. Free + open to all: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution

Honoring Native American Heritage Month - Walter Bresette, environmental activist, red cliff Ojibwe

Walter Bresette was a proud Red Cliff Ojibwe leader from Wisconsin who devoted his life to protecting Native sovereignty, treaty rights, and the environment. In 2024, he was posthumously inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame in recognition of his lasting impact and leadership.

Fair maps community hearing in Appleton on 11/13 and 11/19

APPLETON~ 2030 is closer than you think. Wisconsin’s next voting maps could be drawn by politicians… or by the people. Let’s lock in an Independent Redistricting Commission NOW to #EndGerrymandering so we bring power back to the people.
Join us for a community hearing: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

Building a brighter future webinar 12/4

Join our webinar with education leaders and experts to explore how Wisconsin’s school funding system evolved, why it remains inadequate and inequitable, and what can be done to create a fairer future for all students. Register here: bit.ly/WI-school-funding

In a Win for Voters, Wisconsin Judge Withdraws Anti-Voting Order on Proof of Citizenship Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

veteran's day

Honoring all who have served. This Veterans Day, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin thanks our veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our democracy.

What is inside an Independent Redistricting Commission?

Your vote shouldn’t be gerrymandered. Gerrymandering = when politicians pick their voters instead of the other way around.

An IRC puts Wisconsinites in charge of the maps. No more rigged maps. Just fair representation. Learn more about our proposed draft for an IRC: fairmapswi.com

run for office

Thinking about running for office? We've got the resources to help get you started. Check out our website and toolkit for more info! my.lwv.org/wisconsin/to...

Economic blackout, skip black friday and cyber monday

This season, skip the long Black Friday lines and endless Cyber Monday scrolls. Big corporations don’t need more of our money. Support local businesses, give to charities in need, and invest in organizations that reflect your values. Real change starts with people power.

Fair maps community hearing in Whitewater 11/11

The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is still on tour. We have a stop in Whitewater next week, on Tuesday Nov. 11!

Register: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

It’s Election Hero Day! Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM for this virtual webinar.
In this webinar, we’ll explore Wisconsin’s municipal and county canvass processes, the transparency measures in place, and the role the public can play in observing.
Register today: bit.ly/WI-canvass-webinar

November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to listen, learn, and uplift Native voices. We honor the strength, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Native communities and continue to advocate for greater, more equitable representation.

trick or treat give your neighbors something good to eat

The threat to SNAP benefits is scary. 700,000 Wisconsinites will lose their benefits tomorrow due to the government shutdown! Our community is stepping up to help - find resources by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211.org
YOU can help too by donating to local food pantries and checking in on others.

SNAP BENEFITS ARE AT RISK

In Wisconsin, more than 700,000 people rely on SNAP benefits, including children, seniors, and working families. Residents in need of food assistance can contact 211 for information on local services by calling 211 or 877-947-2211 or online at 211wisconsin.communityos.org