
MADISON, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 30: Demonstrators participate in a ‘nationwide shutdown’ to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching from the Library Mall to the Wisconsin State Capitol, on January 30, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joe Timmerman/Wisconsin Watch via Getty Images)
Your weekly guide to Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26
Want to get involved this week? You could kick off Public Schools Week with the Wisconsin Public Education Network, take part in ICE OUT! protests and democracy rallies, or learn about volunteer opportunities for the 2026 elections, advancing reproductive justice, and supporting fair elections.
Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions:
Friday (Feb. 20)
WisDems: Common Grounds: Community Issues & Policy Discussions, (Baraboo, 9-10 a.m.)
A respectful, open forum space for conversation about politics, policy, and the community.
Chippewa Valley Indivisible: Weekly Overpass Visibility Brigade, (Eau Claire, 3-4 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Indivisible: Stand Up For Our Country, (Montello, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
A rally in support of the country and community.
Indivisible Portage: Stand With Minnesota Weekly, (Portage, 4-5 p.m.)
A rally to show support with Minnesota.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Canvassing in Madison, (Madison, 4:30-6 p.m.)
Knock doors and connect with voters to help get the community ready for the spring election.
Saturday (Feb. 21)
Indivisible: Monona Defends the Constitution and Democracy, (Monona, 10-11 a.m.)
A protest in support of democracy and the constitution.
Indivisible: ICE Out Now! Weekly! Rally, (Janesville, 10-11 a.m.)
A rally protesting against ICE.
Indivisible: Weekly Power to the People Protest, (Greenfield, 10-11:30 a.m.)
A rally for Democracy.
WisDems: Stand Up! Peaceful Protest, (Rice Lake, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
A protest featuring a new topic each week.
Indivisible: Sun Prairie Indivisible Peaceful Saturday Protests, (Sun Prairie, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
A protest in support of democracy
Oconto County Democrats: Rock Painting Party, (Gillett, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
A gathering to connect with fellow members.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Canvassing in Milwaukee, (Milwaukee, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.)
Knock on doors and connect with voters to help get the community ready for the spring election.
Indivisible: Stand for Democracy, (Glendale, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
WisDems: Middleton Weekly Rally for Democracy, (Middleton, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Indivisible: ICE OUT for Good, (New Richmond, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally protesting against ICE.
WisDems: Defend Democracy Rally, (Platteville, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Indivisible: ICE OUT! Rhinelander, (Rhinelander, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally protesting against ICE.
Indivisible: Stand for Democracy, (Wauwatosa, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Indivisible: ICE OUT, (Wausau, 12-2 p.m.)
A protest against ICE.
Indivisible: The Resistance Protest, (Oshkosh, 12-3 p.m.)
A resistance protest.
Indivisible: We the People Speak Town Hall, (Janesville, 2-3:30 p.m.)
A congressional town hall hosted by Indivisible-Rock County, League of Women Voters-Janesville & Town Hall Coalition for Rock County residents to express their ideas and concerns.
WisDems: Board Game Night, (Menasha, 3-5 p.m.)
A gathering to connect with like-minded people, play games, and learn how you can get involved in your community.
Sunday (Feb. 22)
WisDems: No War, No ICE, No Kings Protest Weekly on Madison’s East Side, (Madison, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
A protest against the Trump Administration.
Indivisible-Brown County: Brown County Resists, (Green Bay, 12-1 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Indivisible and Badger Collective: Peacekeeper Training with Badger Collective, (Beaver Dam, 1-2:30 p.m.)
A training on nonviolent de-escalation and safety skills to help keep protests and community events secure and safe.
SE Wisconsin Indivisible: Weekly Sundays, (West Milwaukee, 2-3:30 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Monday (Feb. 23)
Chippewa Valley Indivisible: Overpass Visibility Brigade Weekly Monday Mornings, (Eau Claire, 8-9 a.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Indivisible: Ripon Resisters Monday Little White School House Rally, (Ripon, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
A rally against the Trump administration
Indivisible: Moral Mondays in February, (Hudson, 4-5 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Fair Maps: Community Hearing, (Madison, 6-7:30 p.m.)
A community hearing to learn about a proposal for an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC).
Working Families Power: Relational Postcard Party for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, (Racine, 6:30-8 p.m.)
A postcard writing event to remind your personal contacts to vote in the spring elections.
Tuesday (Feb. 24)
Monroe County Democrats: Coffee & Conversation, (Tomah, 12-1 p.m.)
A weekly community meeting to connect and learn more about how you can get involved locally.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Madison Area Canvassing, (Madison, 2:30 -5 p.m.)
Knock on doors and connect with voters to help get the community ready for the spring election.
WisDems: Volunteer Orientation in Brown County, (Green Bay, 5-6 p.m.)
A training on how you can take action in your community.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Changing Hearts and Minds on Planned Parenthood, (La Crosse, 5-7 p.m)
A training to learn the Conversational Approach to have difficult conversations about reproductive health care and advocacy.
Wednesday (Feb. 25)
Outagamie County Democrats: Coffee and Conversations, (Appleton, 9:30-11 a.m.)
A community meeting to connect and learn more about how you can get involved locally.
Indivisible-Brown County: Veterans For Peace Weekly Pop-Up, (De Pere, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
A rally against the Trump administration.
Waunakee Democrats: Weekly Rally for Democracy and Free Speech, (Waunakee 4-5 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
WisDems: Milwaukee Democrats New Volunteer Orientation/Spring Election Info Session, (Milwaukee, 6-7:30 p.m.)
An informative onboarding session to prepare new volunteers to get involved with the 2026 election.
Wisconsin Public Education Network: The Power of Student Action, (Virtual, 6:30-8 p.m.)
A student-led conversation with Wisconsin Student Action, Kentucky Student Voice Team, and Students Engaged to Advance Texas on how students are fighting back against underfunding, privatization, and other attacks on our public schools.
Thursday (Feb. 26)
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: UW Madison Canvassing, (Madison, 1-3 p.m.)
Knock on doors in the UW-Madison community to connect with voters to help get them ready for the spring election.
Indivisible: Honk and Wave, (Fond du Lac, 3-4:30 p.m.)
A rally protesting against ICE.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Volunteer Canvass, (La Crosse, 3-5 p.m.)
Knock on doors to connect with voters to help get them ready for the spring election.
Waunakee Democrats: Weekly Rally for Democracy and Free Speech, (Waunakee 4-5 p.m.)
A rally for democracy.
Monroe County Democrats: Relax, Recharge, Resist, (Sparta 6-8 p.m.)
A community gathering to relax, play games, and connect with like-minded community members.
Dunn County Democrats: Bring-a-Buddy Trivia Night with the Dunn County Democrats, (Menomonie, 6-9 p.m.)
A community event to connect and play trivia.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Abigail Deatrick, [email protected] with details (please send details at least one week before the event).
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