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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 5m

We the people have the power. 📢 When they try to silence us, we will get louder!

Stand up and say #NoKings on October 18. Find an event near you at NoKings.Org.

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 15h

❌ Politicians shouldn’t get to choose their voters. ✅ Voters should choose their leaders. 👉 We need legislation to ensure we have fair maps past the 2030 Census. Join us to learn more about our efforts and how you can get involved! 📢 Register: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

Fair Maps Community Hearing. We'll be in La Crosse on October 14 from 6 to 7:30 PM at Viterbo University Nursing School.

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 1d

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

Cedarburg - Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution on Tuesday, October 21, from 6 to 8 PM.

Join us for an interactive, community-focused event exploring the Wisconsin Constitution. Come for the education, stay for food & games! Leave prepared to stand up for a stronger democracy.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 1d

They're finding out that we're gonna keep showing up and standing up for our people. Reminder: We have the people. We have the power.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 2d

📣 Hands Off Chicago demonstrations in Madison and Milwaukee have been CALLED. They will happen on WED, OCT 8 @ 5:30 PM. Date/Time change to coincide with CHICAGO protests.

WE keep US safe. Wisconsin stands with Chicago; Wisconsin fights back.
More info at handsoffchicago.us #HandsOffChicago

Hands Off Chicago: Wisconsin Fights Back. Emergency Protest Time Announcement. Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30 pm.

Madison: Capitol, King Street. Milwaukee: Cathedral Square.

The Texas National Guard has arrived in Chicago. Recruit three people to show solidarity. The military is being used against us – this is the fight of our lives.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 2d

Fair maps = fair representation. 📢 From Milwaukee to Superior, every community deserves fair maps. 💜 Get involved: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings #FairMaps #BeAVoter #EndGerrymandering

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Alt: Fair maps. Fair elections.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Rally Alert! 🚨Let’s show our legislators that we’re not messaging around – we DEMAND fair maps and a permanent end to gerrymandering. Join us at noon on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Capitol.
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Rally to End Gerrymandering

Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition speakers.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 4d

Fair maps aren’t about red or blue. Gerrymandering is a bipartisan disease. ❌ Let’s pass legislation that will take redistricting power out of the hands of politicians and into the hands of citizens. ✅ Join the fight: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 4d

Fair maps = fair representation. 📢 From Milwaukee to Superior, every community deserves fair maps. 💜 Get involved: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings #FairMaps #BeAVoter #EndGerrymandering

Fair maps Community Hearings. Menomonee Falls is Oct. 11, La Crosse is Oct. 14, Winnebago Co. is October 15, and Allouez is October 20.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 6d

Wisconsin says 📢 #NoKings! Find a rally near you on Saturday, October 18. 👉NoKings.org

Together, we will mobilize in huge numbers to reject this corruption and abuse of power—it’s in our DNA as a country.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 6d

The Fair Maps Coalition has toured the state, heard your voices, and created a plan: an Independent Redistricting Commission led by CITIZENS, not politicians. 📢 Now we need YOU at the Capitol to push this thing forward! #FairMaps #EndGerrymandering Register: bit.ly/RallyToEndGerrymandering

Rally to End Gerrymandering – State Capitol

Join the Fair Maps Coalition for a rally at the Capitol to demand an end to gerrymandering! While Wisconsin currently has fair maps, these are only in place until the 2030 Census. We need LEGISLATION…

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 6d

Wisconsin deserves purr-manent fairness. Let’s pass fair maps legislation. Get involved: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 7d

Join us to show our legislators that we're not waiting around – NOW is the time to act. REGISTER: bit.ly/RallyToEndGerrymandering

Where: Wisconsin Capitol - State St. entrance
When: Thursday, October 16 at noon
Who: Sponsored by the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition

Rally to End Gerrymandering. Join us at the Capitol to Demand Fair Maps! Thursday, October 16 from noon to 1 PM. Wisconsin State Capitol - State St. entrance

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for a witchin' good time! 🎃 WDC is hosting a civics/politics-themed trivia night at Delta Beer Lab on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM. 👉Let us know you're coming: bit.ly/WDCTriviaNight

Wisconsin Civics Trivia is on Monday, October 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 at Delta Beer Lab at 167 E. Badger Road in Madison

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Law Forward @lawfwd.bsky.social · 7d

"We look forward to the day when we can make our arguments in court and hold these bad actors accountable for distorting Wisconsin's democracy,” said Mandell. Law Forward is representing the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign in this important case. @wisdc.bsky.social (3/3)

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Law Forward @lawfwd.bsky.social · 7d

"These are transparent delay tactics that misrepresent both the facts and the law," said Jeff Mandell of Law Forward. "The defendants' motions are baseless attempts to avoid accountability under Wisconsin’s strong election bribery law." (2/3)

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Law Forward @lawfwd.bsky.social · 7d

Elon Musk and his lawyers want to delay accountability for the alleged illegal voter bribery scheme during Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court election. Today we filed our response to their meritless claims. (1/3)

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 8d

Let's show our legislators that we're not waiting around – NOW is the time to act.
Speakers to be announced soon! Register: bit.ly/RallyToEndGerrymandering

👉WHEN: Thursday, October 16, noon to 1 PM
👉WHERE: Wisconsin State Capitol – State St. entrance
👉WHO: Sponsored by the WI Fair Maps Coalition

Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition. Rally to End Gerrymandering. Oct. 16

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 8d

Lobbying report Jan-June 2025: Orgs spent the equivalent of 4,000+ days or just under 11 yrs, trying to influence WI policy 🤯

Read the full article: bit.ly/WisLobbying2025-1

Millions of Dollars & Thousands of Hours Spent on Lobbying In Wisconsin During First Six Months of 2025

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 9d

Saturday, October 18!! No Kings is about defending the ideals we fought for. This country doesn’t belong to strongmen. It belongs to the people. 👉nokings.org

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 9d

This is bigger than political disagreement. The administration has defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services—all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their billionaire allies.

This movement is for you. 👉nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power…

nokings.org

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 9d

Neighbors take care of neighbors 🤝

L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 16d

Solidarity signs are popping up in restaurants across Los Angeles. They're a simple but powerful way to say we know our rights and we've got each other's backs.

To download your own solidarity sign and for more free Know Your Rights resources, head to ilrc.me/protect

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 9d

Our task is clear: keep building a movement of sustained resistance and noncooperation.

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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 10d

Got a bone to pick with our government? 💀 Join WDC for a trivia night to support democracy, learn about money in politics, and be in community with one another!
📍 Delta Beer Lab - 167 E Badger Road in Madison
⏰ Monday, October 27, at 6:30 PM
👉Let us know you're coming: bit.ly/WDCTriviaNight

Dancing skeletons. Text reading: "Trivia Night on Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM at Delta Beer Lab in Madison."

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign @wisdc.bsky.social · 12d

Wisconsin is being reshaped by harmful amendments that put politics over people. Join us for free dinner, games, & speakers who will explain how we can take back power. Register: bit.ly/OurWisConstitution
Date 🗓: Monday, Sept 29
Time ⏰: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location 📍: Sent upon registration

Our Wisconsin, Our Constitution in Madison on Monday, Sept 29 from 6 to 8 PM. Join us for an interactive, community-focused event exploring the Wisconsin Constitution. Come for the education, stay for food & games! Leave prepared to stand up for a stronger democracy.

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