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 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!

***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

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

On National Immigrants Day, we celebrate the strength and diversity immigrants bring to our nation. A just democracy ensures dignity, respect, and opportunity for all. Visit our website to find resources and actions to protect our immigrant communities: my.lwv.org/wisconsin/re...

Happy United Nations Day! 🌍 Today we celebrate global cooperation, peace, and the shared commitment to human rights and democracy. This year marks the UN's 80th anniversary. Learn more: www.un.org/en/observanc...

Join us on Election Hero Day (November 3, 2025) 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

LWWI Issues Briefing 2025: UNDERSTANDING & SURVIVING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS Join us for Issues Briefing 2025 to learn what's at stake and how we fight back. Visit the LWVWI Issues Briefing website to register and learn more: lwvwisconsin.wixsite.com/ib2025

See you TONIGHT Cedarburg! We've got more locations lined up for our statewide tour. If you can't make it out tonight, be sure to RSVP for one of our next stops! Free + open to all: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution

Wisconsin showed up strong! The numbers are in, according to Wisconsin Resist, an estimated 98,500 people attended 100+ rallies across the state to defend democracy! Join Unite & Rise 8.5 to stay connected, sign the pledge today: bit.ly/LWVWI-UniteandRise-Pledge

Thank you to everyone who showed up for the No Kings rallies to defend democracy and prove that the power belongs to the people! 💪✨ Let’s keep the momentum going. Now is the time to commit to the Unite and Rise 8.5 movement. Sign the pledge to stay informed: bit.ly/LWVWI-UniteandRise-Pledge

NO KINGS! Today is the day, let’s make our voices heard and show up for democracy! Know your rights and be safe. Find a No Kings protest near you: www.nokings.org#map

We are united against kings. Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject the rampant abuse of power and corruption overtaking our country. No thrones. No Crowns. NO KINGS! Find a No Kings protest near you: www.nokings.org#map

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. WDC and partners will be in Cedarburg on October 21! Free + open to all: bit.ly/OWOC_Cedarburg

Fair maps for the FUTURE. Join us TOMORROW- Oct. 16 from noon - 1pm at the Capitol to demand lasting change! Let’s build a democracy that truly represents us all. Register: bit.ly/RallyToEndGerrymandering #FairMaps #EndGerrymandering

Join us TOMORROW 10/15 at 6pm for the Know Your Rights and Protest Safety webinar. This webinar will provide the tools you need to be prepared and feel empowered to unite and rise together! Register: bit.ly/LWVWI-KnowYourRights-Webinar

Today and everyday, we recognize the first stewards of this land and reaffirm our commitment to justice, sovereignty, and representation for all Indigenous communities. Indigenous voices are essential to our democracy. Learn more about Wisconsin's Native Nations here: dpi.wi.gov/amind/tribal...

Make Fair Maps part of your weekend plans! Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition will be in Menomonee Falls TOMORROW! We want to hear from you - join us to share your thoughts on redistricting to help shape Wisconsin's future. We hope to see you there. Register: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

It’s National Voter Education Week! We're ready to let our friends and family know what they need to vote, are you? It’s never to early to check your voter registration status, visit myvote.wi.gov today!

Democracy needs YOU! Your support powers voter outreach, education, and action across Wisconsin. Let’s Unite and Rise together! Donate today: bit.ly/Donate-UniteandRise

Join us on Election Hero Day (November 3, 2025) at 6:30 PM for this virtual webinar. RSVP: bit.ly/WI-canvass-webinar Election integrity relies on more than just casting ballots, it also depends on what happens after. In this webinar, we’ll explore Wisconsin’s municipal and county canvass processes.

We the people have the power. Let’s use it! Sign the LWVWI Unite & Rise 8.5 pledge! bit.ly/LWVWI-UniteandRise-Pledge. Commit to stand up, speak out, and defend democracy with us. Every voice counts. Every action matters.

It’s National Voter Education Week! Voter education makes voting easier and more meaningful. Get practical steps to register, understand your ballot, and find your polling place. Visit NationalVoterEducationWeek.org to access the tools you need to vote with confidence.

MILWAUKEE - Take action today! Show up to support Forward Latino at their press conference at 1pm located at Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E Wells Street. Let's make it loud and clear - Say NO to ICE in Milwaukee! We the people have the power! Let's use it!

The Fair Maps Coalition is presenting a proposal for an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) that aims to end gerrymandering! We want YOUR INPUT! We have lots of stops scheduled for October and November. Hope to see you there: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

Join us for a free webinar. As communities prepare for the upcoming No Kings protests, we want everyone to feel confident, safe, and empowered while exercising their 1st Amendment rights. This event will also be a virtual poster-making workshop. Register now! bit.ly/LWVWI-KnowYourRights-Webinar

Join us! We need to build a massive, visible, nonviolent, national rejection of this crisis. On October 18, we will see events across the country, in major cities and small towns in every state. Find an event near you: www.nokings.org#map

A new overview from the Wisconsin National Popular Vote Committee explains how the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact works, why it matters for ensuring every vote is equal, and what it would mean for Wisconsin. Learn more: bit.ly/42PgbGw

Knowledge is power - join us to learn how harmful constitutional amendments quietly reshape Wisconsin’s democracy and what we can do to change it. Let’s put people over politics! This is a free event and includes dinner. RSVP today: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution #OurWIOurConstitution

MILWAUKEE! We want YOUR INPUT! Learn more + register: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

Madison area folks! Join us on Monday September 29th at the Black Business Hub for an interactive, community-focused event exploring the Wisconsin Constitution and how amendments shape our democracy. Free dinner, fun games, awesome prizes + civic education! RSVP: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution