Civic Engagement
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Join ICE Out for Good’s national day of solidarity with Minnesota on Friday, January 23rd, at a rally in Wisconsin
A nationwide day of solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been scheduled for Friday, January 23rd, with rallies taking place across Wisconsin.
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10 MLK Day of Service events & celebrations happening across Wisconsin
Honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy by volunteering your time, participating in acts of service, and enjoying celebrations.
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‘Who represents me in Madison?’ How to find your state legislators
If you’re wondering how to find your state legislators in Wisconsin, it’s easier than ever with websites that take the guesswork out of all the maps.
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Bikes for Kids Wisconsin launches new grocery delivery program
Bikes for Kids Wisconsin teams up with The River Food Pantry to pilot ‘Meals on 2 Wheels’ initiative.
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How to support Wisconsin residents as SNAP funding disappears
As the nation remains in a government shutdown, food assistance programs in Wisconsin are feeling the effects.
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Citizen-driven ballot initiatives can’t happen in Wisconsin, but some people are trying to change that
About half the states have some process that allows citizens to collect enough signatures to force statewide referendums — something only the Legislature can do in Wisconsin right now.
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In Portage County, residents fight for a say in local government
Rural Wisconsinites push back against communication barriers and structural challenges to boost civic engagement.
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: ‘The people closest to the problem are often the ones who can find the solution’
About two years ago, tents started to show up in my neighborhood along the creek beds and in small stands of trees. Most only became visible when the leaves fell, exposing their orange rainflies and blue tarps. This increase in houselessness didn’t feel surprising to me or to my neighbors: The rent has nearly doubled…
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
