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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 2d

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

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 3d

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!

National voter education week. Are you ready to make your voice heard at the polls?

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 4d

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

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 5d

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.

Understanding WI's Municipal and county canvass processes

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 6d

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.

sign the unite and rise 8.5 pledge bit.ly/LWVWI-UniteandRise-Pledge

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 6d

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.

National voter education week october 6-10

NVEW share with friends and family nationalvotereducationweek.org

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 9d

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!

Forward latino press conference. Say No to ICE in milwaukee. 10/3 at 1pm Milwaukee city hall 200 e wells st.

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 9d

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

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 10d

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

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 11d

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

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 12d

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

National popular vote. the electoral college is a racist system created in the 1700s

5 times in our history the presidential candidate with the most votes wasn't elected

lwv's one person, one vote campaign is working for fair electoral representation

be part of the movement. lwv.org/onepersononevote

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 13d

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

Our WI, Our Constitution statewide tour in Madison Monday 9/29 6-8pm

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 16d

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

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 16d

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

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 16d

Subscribe to LWVWI’s Unite & Rise 8.5 newsletter and make sure you never miss an important update or call to action. Together, we can protect democracy and make our voices heard. Visit bit.ly/WI-Unite-Rise

Stay informed. Stay empowered.✊

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 17d

LWVWI strongly opposes AB308/SB311 based on our strong positions of a humane healthcare system that protects all Wisconsinites, programs that enhance the economic base and quality of life for residents, and more. Learn more about our position here: bit.ly/Oppose-AB308-SB311

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 18d

Join us on September 28th! It’s time to tell Wisconsin’s decision-makers: we demand that they protect the environment, our scientific institutions, and our democracy!
Join us! tinyurl.com/SignUpWIClimateMarch

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 19d

Do you have beef with #Gerrymandering? The Fair Maps Coalition is on the mooooove because we're looking for input from folks around the state!

Learn more + register: bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 20d

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

Our WI, Our Constitution in Madison 9/29 at 6pm

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 23d

287(g) turns local police into ICE agents, fueling racial profiling and injustice. We need trust in our communities, not fear. #Stop287g

Learn more with our advocacy toolkit: bit.ly/LWVWI-287g-toolkit

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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 24d

Wisconsin Sheriffs Illegally Honor ICE Detainer Requests.
See You In Court.

Los alguaciles (Sheriffs) de Wisconsin cumplen ilegalmente con solicitudes de detención de ICE.
Nos vemos en la corte.

www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...

There is a man in handcuffs with ICE agents surrounding him with a green background. Below that with green text reads Wisconsin Sheriffs illegally honor ICE detainer requests. Below that in green text highlighted yellow says See You In Court with ACLU WI below it.

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 24d

TONIGHT!

The State Impartial Justice Committee, along with LWVWI will present a webinar to discuss how constitutional amendments passed in Wisconsin did not adequately explain the negative consequences that have ensued since their passage.

Register for free: bit.ly/LWVWI-webinar

Wisconsin's constitutional amendments webinar 9/18 at 7pm

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 24d

TONIGHT!

The State Impartial Justice Committee, along with LWVWI will present a webinar to discuss how constitutional amendments passed in Wisconsin did not adequately explain the negative consequences that have ensued since their passage.

Register for free: bit.ly/LWVWI-webinar

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 25d

LWVWI is partnering with 350 Wisconsin, Elevate, the Sierra Club, and a wide range of organizations and communities to host the Wisconsin Climate March on Sunday, September 28 in Madison, WI! Use the link below to find more information & RSVP today! my.lwv.org/wisconsin/ev...

Wisconsin Climate March - 2025

The League of Women Voters of WI is partnering with 350 Wisconsin, Elevate, the Sierra Club, and a wide range of organizations and communities to host the Wisconsin Climate March on Sunday, September ...

my.lwv.org

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League of Women Voters of Wisconsin @lwvwi.bsky.social · 25d

Today is Constitution Day and the Constitution is only as strong as our commitment to uphold it. We must acknowledge that we are in a constitutional crisis and we will not waver in our fight to defend democracy. Let’s Unite and Rise together - sign the pledge today: my.lwv.org/wisconsin/un...

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