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Western Dane Democracy Project ❌👑
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The Western Dane Democracy Project is a coalition of people from throughout western Dane County committed to protecting our democracy from the immediate threat of rising authoritarianism and ensuring democracy's survival. Join us: https://danedemocracy.org
It may feel like we live in a divided world without shared values, but that isn't true. Across race, place, and income we all want to know that when joy or tragedy hits our families, we have paid time off to care for ourselves or our loved ones.

Paid family and medical leave is common-sense policy.
“Family and medical leave is not just good policy, it’s common sense infrastructure for a healthy competitive Wisconsin. By investing in our people, we ensure that no one has to choose between a job that they need, and a family that they love."
www.wortfm.org/wisconsin-de...
Wisconsin Democrats renew call for paid medical and family leave - WORT-FM 89.9
The bill announced Tuesday would set up a paid medical and family leave insurance fund, supervised by the state's Department of Workforce Development.
www.wortfm.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Families are struggling to afford the basics -- food, rent, utilities, and even diapers.

We need more than 5 million diapers in Dane County to fill the gap between what families with low-to-moderate incomes can afford and what they need.

Consider donating here:

www.villagediaperbank.org
The Village Diaper Bank
The Dane County Diaper Bank partners with local service organizations to provide free diapers to disadvantaged families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers.
www.villagediaperbank.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Indivisible groups across Wisconsin hosted at least 766 events to protect and defend our democracy from the rising threat of authoritarianism in 2025.

With 1,400% more groups than this time last year, there is almost certainly a group near you.

Join us.

groups.indivisible.org?keywords=wis...
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us at our year-end social on December 14th at 1 pm.

Registration link below.

Bonus: Pick up a yard sign that looks just like this post!

www.mobilize.us/danedemocrac...
December 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Income inequality erodes democracy.

Any efforts to enrich the wealthy at the expense of working families is a threat to democracy.

Tax the rich.
“Don’t replace the culture war with class war” is such a fun way of saying, “Please don’t unionize, I just bought a yacht that parks inside another yacht.”
December 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Wisconsin does not want ICE terrorizing our friends, family, and neighbors. Zip tying children and separating them from their loved ones.

Join us in Milwaukee on Friday. Click on the link for details and to RSVP.

Want to carpool? Send us a message.

www.mobilize.us/indivisiblew...
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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12/5 ICE out of Wisconsin. Show out for all of Wisconsinites. The authoritarians won't stop with immigrants. They will want to take away civil liberties for all. What affects immigrants, will affect all of us. Share widely and bring a friend!

www.mobilize.us/indivisiblew...
ICE Out of WISCONSIN · Indivisible Waukesha County East
## On December 5th, we need YOU in Milwaukee to STAND UP to ICE and say: ICE out of Wisconsin! #### Right now, ICE is operating out of 310 E Knapp St, a building owned by MSOE, and their contract is ...
www.mobilize.us
November 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Income inequality erodes democracy.

Stand with workers striking for fair wages. Boycott Starbucks.

What's your favorite local coffee shop in Dane County?
While baristas are on strike, our job is simple: DON’T SHOP AT STARBUCKS.

They’re striking for fair pay and respect and we’re standing with them.

Show the billionaires our solidarity is stronger than their greed.

#NoContractNoCoffee
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Will you fight fascism, too?
Silent anti-fascism vigil in Port Townsend yesterday. The signs say it all
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The Starbucks CEO earns 6,666 times more than the typical worker at the coffee chain.

Stand with the local baristas who are striking for higher wages. Boycott Starbucks and buy your coffee at a local coffee shop instead.

What's your favorite local coffee shop in Madison?
November 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our November meetings focused on our bite-sized, accessible actions and our attention to community-building and relationships.

We've got more planned for 2026, and there is almost certainly a lane for you.

www.danedemocracy.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We are a local group focused on protecting democracy and building community in the process.

Want to learn about what we are doing and how you can engage? Join our monthly Zoom call to learn more.

www.mobilize.us/danedemocrac...
November 2025 Zoom Encore · Western Dane Democracy Project
Can't make it to the November in-person meeting? Join us for the Zoom encore! We'll get together online to chat through our interest groups and continue the discussion of where we want to take WDDP in...
www.mobilize.us
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Verona Common Council just voted to cancel their Flock contract.

No one wants Big Brother in their community

Let's do Madison next.
✨Happening today!✨

Join us at noon to learn more about the use of police technology in Verona and how you can take action to stop the spread of mass surveillance.

Register using the QR code below.
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Take time today to cancel your Spotify.

Resubscribe when they quit running ICE ads.
Instead of Spotify, we're trying out apps including Tidal, Apple Music, Libby, Bandcamp, & the NPR app. What are your favorite sources for music, audio books, & podcasts?
Spotify is running ads recruiting more ICE agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities, so we’re calling on users to stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops streaming fascism: indivisible.org/cancel-spoti... #CancelSpotify
November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We had an exciting week with electoral wins that demonstrate a rejection of MAGA fascism in the US.

Ready to get involved?

Join us on Sunday for a democracy-in-action fair. Learn more about how you can plug in.

Register here:

www.mobilize.us/danedemocrac...
November 2025 Member Meeting · Western Dane Democracy Project
Join us for our November 2025 meeting! All are welcome. This month, you'll have a chance to learn and contribute to one of our action teams, plus we'll have a kickoff discussion to set priorities for ...
www.mobilize.us
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Last chance!

Sign up below for a quick lunch-time video call so you don't miss out on learning about the use of police technology in our county.
✨Happening today!✨

Join us at noon to learn more about the use of police technology in Verona and how you can take action to stop the spread of mass surveillance.

Register using the QR code below.
November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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✨Happening today!✨

Join us at noon to learn more about the use of police technology in Verona and how you can take action to stop the spread of mass surveillance.

Register using the QR code below.
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
✨Happening today!✨

Join us at noon to learn more about the use of police technology in Verona and how you can take action to stop the spread of mass surveillance.

Register using the QR code below.
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Join Verona Council members, Beth Tucker Long and Mara Helmke, for a brief video call at noon tomorrow 11/7 to learn more about the Verona Police Department's use of unregulated auto license plate recognition cameras to create a giant centralized surveillance network and what you can do about it.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
When we all pay our fair share, there is more than enough for our families, neighbors, and communities to thrive.

Tax the rich.
Most of us work hard for our families, but the system has been rigged to redirect resources to the rich.

​Together, we can demand our lawmakers rewrite the rules so nothing stands in the way of us providing a great life for our families. Call your reps today.

#momsky

substack.com/@thedangerou...
The Dangerous Ones (@thedangerousones)
I wish every American would watch this video.
substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Contact Senator Tammy Baldwin today and tell her no deals with Trump.

If yesterday's election results show us anything, it's that Trump is too much. We shouldn't cave to a wannabe king.

(202) 224-5653
www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact
Contact | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin
www.baldwin.senate.gov
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The vast majority of us are not living our lives in a Gilded Age.

Call Baldwin and tell her we need more than vague assurances.

We need affordable health care and food for those struggling to make ends meet.

#taxtherich
Reports below that Tammy Baldwin is among a group of Democrats ready to cave on healthcare demands.

👉 contact her today at (202) 224-5653 or www.baldwin.senate.gov/contact to tell her you expect more than vague assurances in exchange for the sacrifices made to shutdown the government.
As the shutdown paints Donald Trump in a worse and worse light, some Democrats may be willing to fold over possibly empty promises from senate Republicans. From @ddayen.bsky.social:
trib.al/yYprX3v
November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Tell Ron Johnson how Republicans are impacting your life!

Date: Thursday 11/6
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Ron Johnson’s office (5315 Wall St Ste 110 Madison)

1) Pop up food bank outside. If you can bring items to donate.
2) Bring a copy of your ACA estimates and /or insurance statements for 2026.
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We are hosting a Democracy in Action open house at our monthly meeting this Sunday from 1-3.

Everyone has a role to play.

Learn more about our pro-democracy actions, such as tabling, postcards, chalking, post-its, media campaigns, and more.

www.mobilize.us/danedemocrac...
November 2025 Member Meeting · Western Dane Democracy Project
Join us for our November 2025 meeting! All are welcome. This month, you'll have a chance to learn and contribute to one of our action teams, plus we'll have a kickoff discussion to set priorities for ...
www.mobilize.us
November 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Join us at our monthly meeting to learn more about how you can take action to protect democracy.

www.mobilize.us/danedemocrac...
November 2025 Member Meeting · Western Dane Democracy Project
Join us for our November 2025 meeting! All are welcome. This month, you'll have a chance to learn and contribute to one of our action teams, plus we'll have a kickoff discussion to set priorities for ...
www.mobilize.us
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM