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Wisconsin Megaphone
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Wisconsin-based digital advocacy to advance progressive priorities at all levels 📣

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This #BlackFriday & #CyberMonday, choose to shop small & support local businesses!

Now more than ever, small businesses need our support as they shoulder the burden of rising costs spurred by tariffs & attacks on affordable healthcare.

Let’s show up for our neighborhood shops this holiday season!
A beige background, with clipart on the right of a shopping bag with a drawing of a potted plant on it, and text at the top that reads “Support Main Street, not Wall Street.” Below are three blocks of text marked by stars that read “Shopping small puts money back into your community and supports local families; Small businesses are the backbone of Wisconsin’s workforce–employing nearly half of the state’s workers; Shopping local reduces your environmental impact by minimizing shipping waste and travel-related emissions”
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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As Republican lawmakers take away healthcare coverage & food assistance from thousands, it’s clear we can’t rely on them to support our communities. So, how can we help each other make it through tough times?

Learn more here and do your part to take care of your friends, family, & neighbors.
A bright green background, with text at the top that reads “Republican leaders refuse to deliver real solutions to rising costs as Trump’s failed economic policies make everyday goods more expensive…so, how can we support each other?” Below are four blocks of text marked by green arrows that read “Donate food, clothes, and school supplies; Volunteer at your local food bank or for other community efforts; Start or donate to a local community fridge; Buy local- a lot of small businesses are struggling with rising tariff costs”
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Throughout his time in office, Tom Tiffany has repeatedly sided against WI's Tribal Nations.

From gutting affordable healthcare to loosening environmental protections—Tiffany’s actions in Congress have directly harmed Native communities in WI.

Tell him you don't support his efforts at 202-225-3365
A white background, with bold text over a red rectangle at the top that reads “Tom Tiffany has a long history of siding against WI’s Tribal Nations:” Below are four blocks of text marked by red exes that read “involved in a dispute with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa over access to roads on tribal land; voted for massive cuts to Medicaid, which provides significant support to tribal hospitals in Wisconsin; voted to gut DEI programs that support Native students in the classroom; consistently sides with corporate polluters over Native land protectors, including loosening mining restrictions that threaten tribal lands”
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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This Thanksgiving, families across WI will be forced to cut corners or skip holiday gatherings due to MAGA Republicans’ failing economic agenda that is raising everyday costs.

Our leaders should be fighting to deliver real solutions—but instead, they are too busy handing out tax breaks to the 1%.
A dark brown background, with clipart at the bottom of a pie, roasted turkey, and pumpkin on a table, and a screenshot of a news headline at the top that reads “Your Thanksgiving turkey could be more expensive this year. Tariffs are a big culprit.” Below is text that reads “From tariffs to cuts in food assistance- the MAGA agenda is driving up the cost of holiday meals, travel, and essentials. We deserve real solutions to rising costs, not more bailouts for the wealthy 1%.”
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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SNAP helps thousands across WI put food on the table during the holidays.

But GOP attacks on food assistance are threatening Wisconsinites’ ability to feed their families & gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving.

Demand real solutions from WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany at 202-224-3121.
A light brown background, with orange leaves above and to the right side of bold text at the top that reads “Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites rely on SNAP.” Below is text that reads “About 1 in 8 Wisconsinites are food insecure, but Trump and MAGA Republicans continue to attack food assistance and create chaos. We need real solutions because no one should have to skip a meal or miss out on gathering with their family this holiday season.”
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Knowledge is power, and we cannot let MAGA Republicans rewrite history by banning books & erasing the real & honest truths of our past.

This Thanksgiving, commit to learning more about Indigenous & American history—while standing up against book bans & censorship.
An orange background, with clipart at the bottom of a mosaic squash with mosaic corn cobs on either side of it, and text above that reads “Honor Truthsgiving - Learning the real history of Thanksgiving matters now more than ever as Republicans try to erase the hard truths of our past through book banks and censorship. Indigenous people deserve support and solidarity to ensure their history, stories, and communities are uplifted and honored.”
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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While Wisconsin families struggle to afford healthcare & put food on the table, the GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature is busy trying to redefine abortion & blocking efforts to clean up our drinking water.

Demand they do their jobs to support Wisconsinites & lower everyday costs at 1-800-362-9472.
A pink-hued background image of the Wisconsin capitol dome, with text over it that reads “The WI State Senate is on track to meet the fewest times in the last two decades. But instead of using the time they were actually working to address rising costs of healthcare, housing, and food, they focused on redefining abortion and blocking action on PFAS contamination.”
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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WI Republicans in the state legislature are holding up funding to clean up our drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS until the companies that polluted it are granted immunity.

Call 1-800-362-9472 to demand WI Republicans look out for everyday Wisconsinites—not corporate water polluters.
A dark to light blue gradient background, with clipart at the bottom of two red oil barrels floating and spilling oil in water, and text above that reads “When it comes to our drinking water…Wisconsin Republicans are standing with corporate polluters over everyday Wisconsinites.”
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance—a day to honor all people who have lost their lives to anti-trans hate.

At a time where trans people face increasingly violent rhetoric, threats to their freedoms, and attacks from extremists, we must stand together to #DefendTransLives.
A dark blue background, with a white, pink, and blue gradient border, and text in the middle that reads “Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people - sometimes in the most brutal ways possible - it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice. -Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith”
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany & Bryan Steil chose to:

❌ shut down the government
❌ block food assistance for hungry kids
❌ take away healthcare coverage from working families

They should know no silence while Wisconsinites suffer under their agenda. Call them today at 202-224-3121.
An orange background, with black and white cutout headshots of Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, Tom Tiffany, and Tony Wied at the bottom, and bold text above that reads “Reminder: MAGA Republicans shut down the government and blocked food assistance…and now, they refuse to extend ACA tax credits even though some are facing an 800% increase in cost.”
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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WI families are already struggling to put food on the table—and to make matters worse, Donald Trump wants states to “undo” SNAP benefits that have already been distributed.

Instead of standing up for Wisconsinites, WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany continue to bow down to Trump & remain silent.
A black background, with an orange-hued cutout headshot of Trump at the bottom, and a screenshot of a news headline at the top that reads “Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payments for November amid legal battle - President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week” Below is bold text that reads “A president should want to feed hungry families. But not Donald Trump!”
November 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Instead of listening to the majority of Wisconsinites who support legalizing marijuana, WI Republicans are trying to ban the sale of hemp-derived products—like THCA drinks—in the state.

Demand Republicans in the state legislature listen to their constituents & #LegalizeWI today at 1-800-362-9472.
A green-hued background image of hemp leaves, with a screenshot of a news headline in the middle that reads “Wisconsin bill redefines hemp, tightens THC limits to crack down on intoxicating products on store shelves” Above and below the screenshot is text that reads “Nearly 70% of Wisconsinites support legalizing marijuana- but instead of moving us forward, WI Republicans are trying to further restrict hemp-derived THC products.”
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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During #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we must honor those we have lost while also recommitting to the future we know is possible: a future where trans people are empowered, safe, & free.

Learn more & commit to taking action to #ProtectTransLives here: tdor.co.
A pink background, with an image at the top of multiple hands holding Transgender Pride Flags outside, and text below that reads “Protecting trans people is not up for debate. This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek we honor those we have lost by committing to a better future where trans people can live in safety and thrive to their full potential.”
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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No matter who sits in office, WE have the power to look out for one another & keep each other safe.

Trans people deserve a future where their rights are protected, where they can move safely through our communities, & where they have access to the essential care they need.
A blue to pink vertical gradient background, with text over it that reads “We are fighting for a world where…trans lives matter…and we aren’t backing down.”
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, let’s all remember that we have a role to play in making Wisconsin a place where trans people can live safely, freely, & with pride.

Do your part, use your voice, & take action today! Learn more below, & at glaad.org/transweek.
A dark blue background, with a squiggly horizontal stripe through the middle in the blue, pink, and white colors of the Transgender Pride Flag, and text at the top that reads “5 ways to be an ally this Transgender Awareness Week” Below are five blocks of text over white boxes that read “Challenge anti-transgender remarks or jokes in public spaces; If you don’t know someone’s pronouns, listen or ask them; Testify against anti-trans legislation and actively advocate for trans people in your community; Understand there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to transition, and that it is different for every person; Continue educating yourself on how to make spaces more trans+ inclusive”
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The majority of Wisconsinites want to live in a state where we can see a doctor when we’re ill, drink water that doesn’t make us sick, & send our kids to thriving schools.

But Tom Tiffany has a record of standing against these very priorities.

Tell him to stand up for Wisconsinites at 202-225-3365
A blue background for the top half of the graphic, with a light blue image of the State of Wisconsin on the right, and the text to the left that reads “Wisconsinites want a state with:” Below are three blocks of text marked by white checkmarks in green circles that read “Affordable housing, child care, and healthcare; Clean water to drink and play in; Fully funded public schools that support our kids” Below is a red background for the bottom half of the graphic, with a red-hued cutout headshot of Tom Tiffany on the right, and text to the left that reads “But Tom Tiffany supports:” Below are three blocks of text marked by red circles with a diagonal line through them that read “Trump’s tariffs driving up the cost of living; Gutting environmental protections and siding with corporate polluters; Eliminating the Department of Education and defunding our schools”
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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In WI, we all want our families to grow up healthy, happy, & safe for generations to come. But for too long, fossil fuel CEOs & corrupt politicians like Tom Tiffany have divided & distracted us with lies while they allow our air & water to be polluted.

We must demand a better future for all of us.
A background image of a partially cloudy blue sky, with text at the top that reads “Wisconsinites have a choice:” Below are two blocks of text marked by drawings of a lightbulb with a leaf inside it and a smokestack with smoke coming out of it, respectively, that read “We can choose to power our future with clean energy that protects our water, our farmlands, and our families. OR We can choose to power our future with Big Oil that pollutes our air and water, harms our communities, and drives up energy costs.” Below is text that reads “Republicans like Tom Tiffany continue to gut clean energy initiatives in Wisconsin- voice your outrage today at 202-224-3121.”
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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We deserve a future where all of us can:

🏳️‍🌈 Live freely & authentically
📍 Determine our own futures
🌍 Breathe clean air & drink clean water
🍽 Feed our families
🩺 See a doctor when we are sick

This future can still be our reality if we join together & fight back.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Trans history is ongoing – and we all have a duty to fight back as divisive politicians try to silence the voices & stories of our trans friends & family.

Together, we can stop their efforts to divide us, erase history, & strip away the freedoms & rights that trans people deserve.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Without swift action, everyday Wisconsinites will face even higher costs, & small businesses across the U.S. could be forced into bankruptcy because of Trump’s tariffs.

But WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany refuse to act.

Demand immediate solutions at 202-224-3121.
A yellow background, with a red-hued headshot of Trump in the middle, and eight identical lines of text stacked horizontally behind the headshot that read “Tariffs are a tax on us.” Below the headshot is text over a red rectangle that reads “While working people get higher costs, the 1% get another tax cut. It’s clear whose side MAGA is on.”
November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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ICYMI: A new study shows that Republicans' tariffs will disproportionately hurt lower income Americans compared to the wealthy few.

Instead of supporting working families, WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany are backing a failing economic agenda that puts billionaires over everyday Wisconsinites.
A green background, with a screenshot of a news headline at the top that reads “Trump tariffs will hurt lower income Americans more than the rich, study stays” Below is text that reads “Tariffs are a hidden tax on working families. Instead of investing in small businesses and working Wisconsinites, Trump and his MAGA allies are cutting taxes for the wealthy and driving up costs for everyone else.”
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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While Republicans’ tariffs raise everyday costs—from food to clothing & technology—WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany are giving tax breaks to their wealthy donors.

MAGA will let everyday people drown in rising costs, but are quick to give tax cuts to billionaires.

Voice your outrage at 202-224-3121.
A light yellow background, with text over a pink box at the top that reads “The MAGA regime is working for billionaires, not for Wisconsin families.” Below is a pink-hued headshot of Trump, with a pink-hued headshot of Tom Tiffany below it, and text to the right of both headshots that reads “While Trump’s tariffs raise costs on everything from food to clothes…WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany are handing out tax breaks to their wealthy donors.”
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Kids need adequate food, healthcare, & support both in & out of the classroom to succeed in school.

But instead of standing up for public education & students, GOP Congressman & gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany has repeatedly voted to gut funding that supports WI children & their future.
A bright yellow background, with text at the top that reads “Tom Tiffany’s anti-kid agenda:” Below are two rows of two blocks of text over black boxes that read “Voted to cut food assistance that helps feed 1 in 5 kids; Voted for the largest cut to public education in Wisconsin history; Voted for massive cuts to affordable healthcare for children; Voted to cut funding for Head Start & child care programs” Below is text that reads “Tell Tom Tiffany to support our kids and their future, not billionaires like Elon Musk.”
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The Trump admin is using MAGA's government shutdown to gut the Department of Education’s special education office—threatening essential support for students with disabilities.

Demand that Republicans reopen the government & reject Trump’s attacks on students with disabilities at 202-224-3121.
A green background, with a screenshot of a news headline at the top that reads “Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education” Below is text with a black arrow pointing to it that reads “MAGA Republicans are using their government shutdown to further cut affordable healthcare, threaten food assistance, and now dismantle support services for students with disabilities. Working families can’t afford this chaos.”
November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany support defunding the Department of Education—threatening essential resources for local schools, teachers, & students in Wisconsin.

📣 Tell Republicans to invest in schools & students, not cut taxes for billionaires.
A black background, with text at the top that reads “Tom Tiffany wants to defund the Department of Education. Threatening:” Below are three blocks of text marked by orange exes that read “Nearly $842M in federal funding for WI schools; Support for students with disabilities; Equal access to education & civil rights enforcement” Below is text that reads “...All so MAGA can cut taxes for billionaires like Elon Musk.”
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM