Join us for our July meeting where we will hear from Rep Lisa Subeck discuss the abortion laws in the state of Wisconsin and what we can do to help. We will also be discuss our upcoming actions with Abortion Access Front. We will be discussing past/future actions, upcoming meetings and the National convention in
For Immediate Release: 5-21-19 Madison, Wis. – In response to a new wave of extreme bans on abortion, stripping away reproductive freedom and representing an all-out assault on abortion access, patients and allies are saying ENOUGH. Wisconsin-based community organizers are hosting a die-in and rally in solidarity with Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, and all states
Thursday, May 23 6 – 8 pm Wisconsin State Capitol 2 E Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703 It feels like every day there’s a new state proposing further restrictions and near total bans on abortion care. We’re saying ENOUGH. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is live saving and life affirming. Abortion is a human right. We’re
Madison, Wis. — The Madison chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will be announcing its endorsements for the upcoming spring general election this week. Board member for both chapters, Mara Jarvis, released the following statement. “Our endorsement process begins at the request of a candidate’s campaign. The campaign completes a questionnaire on our
Testimony against Assembly Bill 1073, LRB-6076, Assembly Bill 1071, LRB-6077, Assembly Bill 1072, LRB-6078, Assembly Bill 1073, LRB-6079 Before the Joint Committee on Finance. December 3, 2018 Members of the Joint Committee on Finance, thank you for the opportunity to share our position on this legislation. My name is Lindsay Lemmer, and I’m the president
Saturday, December 1 5:30 – 9 pm Lakeside Street Coffee House 402 W Lakeside St, Madison, Wisconsin 53715 Take the stress out of your holiday shopping, shop locally, and support Madison NOW at the Craftivism Fundraiser! The Madison NOW Craftivists have been busy creating unique, handmade gifts for your friends and family. Shop, drink, and be merry!
FULL: White Privilege and Intersectionality Training Saturday, February 2, 10 am–2 pm Stay tuned for location and registration Participants will gain tools for understanding, identifying and calling out white supremacy, and for taking meaningful action to challenge racism and enhance their allyship to people of color. They will additionally gain an understanding of white fragility,
Craftivism Committee Stitch ‘n Bitch Thursday, November 15, 6-8 pm The Sow’s Ear, 125 S Main St, Verona, WI 53593 Note, we’re meeting the third Thursday of November instead of the fourth Thursday. Join the Madison NOW Craftivists as we create holiday projects to be sold at the Craftivism Fundraiser! If you would prefer to bring a
Madison NOW November Legislative Committee Meeting Monday, November 12, 2018, 6 pm 30 W Mifflin St, Ste 702 Madison WI 53703 Or join remotely with Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/964309637 Join us for our legislative subcommittee meeting! We’ll be discussing local and state updates and planning our legislative agenda. Draft agenda below. Introductions and Check-in and review agenda
Here in Wisconsin, we’ve had seven years of women’s rights, reproductive care, and civil rights protections eviscerated. Nationally, we now have a solidly conservative US Supreme Court, and a dangerously bigoted president. It is absolutely critical that everyone get to the polls AND work to help elect the candidates that share our values. The Wisconsin chapter
