Citizen Action Southeast Organizing Cooperative

10/23/2026

We debrief the one and only Wisconsin Governor candidate debate on Wednesday night. We assess the debate, it will not go down in the analysis of history like the Lincoln-Douglas debates. We also ask if debates matter anymore in modern politics.

Listen now >> https://soundcloud.com/citizen-action-of-wi/bg763

Lauren Reeg of Evergreen Action joins us to share their new policy comparison of both Governor candidates on clean energy. Interestingly, their research finds a surprisingly large gap in the cost of utilities for consumers under the plans offered by both candidates. Spoiler alert, Tiffany’s pivot back to dirty fossil fuels is not only climate damaging, it will cost residential energy customers thousands of dollars.

We also welcome Kat Klawes, from 350.org Wisconsin and Rohan Katti, Senior Program Manager for Data You Can Use, to tell us about new data revealing the scale of energy burden for Milwaukee families.

We close with the latest breaking news on potential Federal intervention into Wisconsin elections. This includes Trump’s DOJ notification to states of massive election monitor presence, and two ranking Democratic members of the U.S. House and Senate Intel committee warning how false claims of foreign interference by the the Trump Regime could justify regime election interference, including ballot seizures.

Listen now >> https://citizenactionwi.org/2026/10/22/whats-debatable/

Following our weekly Tick Report, we debrief the one and only Wisconsin Governor candidate debate on Wednesday night. We assess the debate, it will not go

10/21/2026

Citizen Action member Steven, from Milwaukee, urges you to vote early.

Early voting started yesterday! Voting early is a safe, easy, and convenient way to make sure your voice is heard.

Make an early voting plan today.

Head over to https://myvote.wi.gov/ to double check your early voting location.

10/21/2026

Faith leaders and community groups held an early voting rally yesterday in Milwaukee to encourage everyone to vote and to vote early.

Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom, the chair of the Religious Leaders Caucus for MICAH-Milwaukee calls out illegal efforts by the Trump Administration to interfere in the election.
Voting early is a safe, easy, and convenient way to make sure your voice is heard.

Make an early voting plan.

Head over to https://myvote.wi.gov/ to double check your early voting location

Learn more and sign up to get involved in Citizen Action's Democracy Defenders Program>> https://secure.ngpvan.com/hnc6Aywv1kiZsO8T6MeHYg2

For more information, contact: [email protected]

10/21/2026

Rev. Greg Lewis, Executive Director, Souls to the Polls, speaks today in Milwaukee about the importance of voting early.

Voting early is a safe, easy, and convenient way to make sure your voice is heard.

Make an early voting plan.

Head over to https://myvote.wi.gov/ to double check your early voting location

To get involved with Citizen Action, contact: [email protected]

10/20/2026

Citizen Action member Kanisha Johnson voted early today.
Kanisha has a message for you!

Voting early is a safe, easy, and convenient way to make sure your voice is heard.

Make an early voting plan today.

Head over to https://myvote.wi.gov/ to double check your early voting location.

10/20/2026

Early Voting starts Today in Wisconsin!

Voting early is a safe, easy, and convenient way to make sure your voice is heard.

Make an early voting plan today.

Head over to https://myvote.wi.gov/ to double check your early voting location.

See Citizen Action's endorsed candidates >> https://citizenactionwi.org/2026-fall-endorsements/

10/16/2026

Busy week at Citizen Action, as the election is less than 3 weeks away. Early vote starts next week!

Election Day is FAST approaching – are you ready? Voting by mail is underway, and early voting starts this upcoming Tuesday, October 20th! Voting early is a safe, easy, and convenient way to make sure your voice is heard.

Read more in the Citizen Action Weekend '26 Newsletter >> https://citizenactionwi.org/2026/10/16/weekend26-oct16/

Have a great weekend!

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10/15/2026

We celebrate in amazement at the low payroll Milwaukee Brewers who are rolling through the playoffs with a great team that is beating a high payroll franchise stacked with the best players in the world.

Can the defenders of democracy replicate the Brewers success in taking down the wealthy and powerful with better solidarity and teamwork?

We update our listeners on the Democracy Defenders program to anticipate and organize resistance to the looming threat of Trump regime interference in the November election.
Democrats are aiming for control of Congress by vowing action on healthcare, the cost of living, and the Iran war. We take a closer look at the details revealed in a leaked 84 page policy memo from the House Democrats.

Also BadgerCare Public Option remains front and center in priorities David Crowley is elevating as we enter the home stretch of the election.

Listen to the new Battleground Wisconsin Podcast >> https://soundcloud.com/citizen-action-of-wi/bg762

Share the show and join the Democracy Defenders, contact: [email protected]

We celebrate in amazement at the low payroll Milwaukee Brewers who are rolling through the playoffs with a great team that is beating a high payroll franchise

10/15/2026

“We want to be able to expand BadgerCare as an alternative to for-profit insurance and make sure that we provide the comprehensive coverage folks need,” David Crowley said. “So, not just the physical care, but making sure that mental, dental and vision is also included.”

https://captimes.com/news/health/here-s-how-david-crowley-and-tom-tiffany-differ-on-healthcare/article_00525b11-9dc4-4c96-b4eb-a4127276a301.html

Learn more about a BadgerCare Public Option >> https://citizenactionwi.org/badgercare-public-option/

TAKE ACTION in support of a BadgerCare Public Option >> https://tinyurl.com/BadgerCarePublicOptionNow

Join our healthcare organizing to help pass the legislation in 2027, contact: [email protected]

Wisconsin spends more on healthcare than neighboring states without notably better outcomes. How will the next governor manage the health of Wisconsinites?

10/13/2026

David Crowley is campaigning on passing a BadgerCare Public Option next year.

We think that is a great idea!

Join us TONIGHT at 6pm for our Political Education Issue Series: BadgerCare Public Option & other Health Care Policy.

This is a virtual session focused on building attendees’ understanding of one of Citizen Action’s core issue priorities, why it matters, and what members can do to get involved in our organizing campaigns.

RSVP to join us >> https://secure.ngpvan.com/L6PwcuGJO0quCwXaMg4nVQ2

For more information about the event or getting involved in our healthcare organizing, contact [email protected]