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(Photo: Crow @Badger Collective)
Dear Democracy Defenders,
We’re reaching the final weeks of a challenging year. Yet it seems as though wherever we look, there are stories of hope, humor, and grassroots power.
One article that made us smile: Activists with the National Day Labor Organizing Network staged a “buy-in” at a Home Depot in Monrovia, California. To protest the hardware giant, 100 protesters walked into the store and each purchased a 99-cent ice scraper. A half hour later, 100 people returned the ice scrapers.
Closer to home, about 120 people in Milwaukee braved the bitter cold this past Friday to protest ICE’s presence at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. (ICE holds the lease on a building owned by MSOE; MSOE currently has little legal recourse to remove them). WDDP is proud to be part of this growing coalition of Wisconsin-area organizations committed to keeping ICE out of Wisconsin.
Whether it’s joining a local coalition, showing up to protests, supporting grassroots organizations, or finding creative ways to make your voice heard, every action matters.
Read on to see how we’re finishing out this year strong.
In solidarity,
WDDP Leadership
ACTION: RSVP for WDDP December Social on 12/14 |
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Come and celebrate WDDP’s first year of organizing, building community, and taking action. Socializing, board games, and intentional opportunities to get to know one another better will be available.* When and where: Sunday December 14, 1pm-3pmCasa Zaragosa Mexican Restaurant (locally owned!)1824 South Park St.WDDP will provide plenty of appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.Casa Zaragosa’s full menu will be available for you to purchase anything else you’d like. *Bring a small item that holds meaning for you or explains something about you that you can share with another person. (There’s no wrong choice – ideas include something you made, a keepsake or souvenir, a photo, favorite book/poem, etc.). This is meant as an enjoyable conversation starter. |
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ACTION: Sign up for WDDP Volunteer Night on 12/15 |
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This holiday season, let’s put our values of mutual aid and community care into action. WDDP is partnering with Santas without Chimneys, a local organization that provides toys and gifts to children and teens experiencing homelessness in the Madison area.
Based on member interest and availability, our group volunteer shift will take place on Monday, December 15 from 6:00–8:00 PM.
Whether you’re wrapping presents, organizing toys, or lending a hand however needed, you’ll be part of showing up for our neighbors during a time when it matters most. Kids are welcome to attend! |
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