Indivisible Central Wisconsin
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are - but do that.
What's Happening...
No Kings Vote Early (link above has more info) - This has two parts locally.
A protest on Oct 17 from 11 am - 1 pm on Clark Street.
A push for voting and in particular early voting, which starts Oct. 20. We will be promoting myvote.wi.gov, which lists what's on the ballot, how to register and how to vote early. Printable cards to hand out (color or B&W).
National call from 9/10 that explains the goals of this event is on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/live/yBExTZ_2dq4?si=h8Imkq7kVo-J8pni
Next Overpass protest - We're back. Fridays and Sundays, but now at 3:30 instead of 4:30 pm. Full info in the link above.
Truth vs. Tiffany
Tom Tiffany is not Terrific. If you want to share facts about Smiling Tom’s record, they are packaged together on https://www.tiffanyfacts.com/ . All set to share to your favorite social media.
Truth vs. Van Orden
Want to spread the word on odious Van Orden? Try https://www.vanordenfacts.com/
Also share Thirsty Thursdays, a video series from WisDems.
Newsletters are on their own page now - Email us to receive it.
Need help or know someone who does due to Republican cuts?
Operation Bootstrap and the Interfaith Food Pantry are meeting local needs.
United Way's 211 hotline can connect you to assistance.
Videos and social media
Ready-made social media for Indivisible. Just click to spread these messages.
We have our own Youtube channel -
Thanks to all who made the Flag Day protest so successful. See our video.
Channel 7 covers our protest at Vance's appearance
Resources:
Indivisible training and national calls - https://linktr.ee/indivisibleteam
Make phone calls: 5 calls <https://5calls.org/> and Indivisible call form <https://indivisible.org/resource/call-now-tell-gop-representatives-get-work-and-end-shutdown >
Indivisible on YouTube - Weekly calls and speakers.
Indivisible prepared social media posts - Choose your message and platform.
Local friends and allies:
Portage County Democratic Party - A great source for local and Wisconsin information, with regular speakers. Sponsors a Young Democrats group (age 18-40).
Good Ideas / Power Moves - A local group that protests Sundays 11-noon at Veterans Park.
Progressive Action Organization, who showed up at No Kings.
Stevens Point Academic Representation Council has a Wordpress blog and a Facebook page.
Socialist Alternative meets locally.
Rapids Response - They protest every Friday from 3 pm- 4 pm and every Saturday from 11 am to Noon in Wisconsin Rapids. Meet at Lincoln and Riverview Expressway.
Democracy United WI (Indivisible) - Waupaca
North Central Wisconsin Indivisible -Wausau area.