Repro Rights Committee Presents “Impacts of Abortion Restrictions” forum 

October 2, 2024 In person and Live-Streamed

LWVMC’s Reproductive Rights Committee is presenting an educational forum titled “Dire Consequences: Impacts of Abortion Restrictions / A focus on Wisconsin” on Oct. 2, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The forum will be held at NŌ STUDIOS, 1037 W. McKinley Ave., Milwaukee. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Register here.

The livestream will be carried on the NŌ STUDIOS website. 

In recent years, laws restricting access to reproductive healthcare and abortion have imperiled women's lives, health and fertility. Maternal deaths have increased, especially for Black women. Forum attendees will learn more about this critical issue from medical and legal experts.

Reproductive Rights Committee Co-Chair Dr. Charlene Gaebler-Uhing, M.D., MHPE Adolescent Medicine Physician (retired), said, “Many individuals are unaware that the U.S. maternal mortality rate has been rapidly increasing since 2019 and our rate is five to six times higher than other developed countries. Black women are three times more likely to die than white women during pregnancy and immediate postpartum period. This forum will address why we have such high rates, why Black women are disproportionately impacted and what can be done to reverse these trends.”

Wednesday, October 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

NŌ STUDIOS , 1037 W. McKinley Ave., Milwaukee

Kathy D. Hartke

MD Obstetrician/Gynecologist/Abortion Provider, Past Co-Chair of WI Maternal Mortality Review Team, Past Chair WI Section American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Social Action Chair WI United Women in Faith

Dalvery Blackwell

Executive Director and Co-Founder, African American Breastfeeding Network

Cheri Taylor

Philanthropy Officer, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and Reproductive Justice Advocate.

Robyn Vining

WI Rep., 14th Assembly District, Chair Milwaukee Delegation, Ranking Member on the Assembly Committees on Family Law and Mental Health

Learn About the State of Wisconsin's Infrastructure from ASCE-WI

Thursday, October 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

For the second time, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) is teaming up with the American Society of Civil Engineers-Wisconsin Section (ASCE-WI) to bring the findings of the ASCE-WI 2024 Report Card for Wisconsin's Infrastructure to you.  This webinar series, kicking off on October 17th 12:00-1:30 pm, will bring insights into Wisconsin’s 17 infrastructure areas straight from the report authors. Each program will also include diverse perspectives from those involved in different aspects of each area. Find out more about the state of Wisconsin's infrastructure, and what we can do to ensure a strong foundation for our state's future!

Election Observer Training Oct. 24, 6-8 pm

The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin needs your help to monitor Wisconsin's elections. We are seeking volunteers to be trained as Election Observers and placed in polling places in specific areas around the state. Training is provided, and the program is open to non-members. 

Election Observation Program Goals:

1.        to be sure there is no disenfranchisement

2.        to monitor the voter experience - including registration and showing ID

3.        to monitor the absentee ballot counting process

4.        to track any problems that can be fixed for future elections

Requirements: You'll need to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours on Election Day. Election observers will also need a cell phone to use while volunteering and have their own transportation to and from their assigned polling location. There are also opportunities to be a "roving" observer and observe at multiple polling sites. Rovers need to be available to volunteer for at least 4 hours on Election Day.

Training Information: We conduct our election observer training via online webinar. 

Learn more about our Election Observation Program here. If you have questions about this volunteer opportunity contact our Voter Education Manager, Eileen Newcomer, at enewcomer@lwvwi.org or (608)256-0827.

League members are invited to attend the annual Issues Briefing.

The event is virtual and will include sessions on important public policy issues.

Thurs, Nov. 14th 6:30 pm - 8pm

Sat, Nov. 16th, 9:30 am - 11:30am

Tues, Nov. 19th 6:30 pm - 8pm
Early registration now open.

The League’s flier outlining key election dates and contested races in Milwaukee and Waukesha County is available in English. Please include this in your communications with your constituents or download and print it. 

2024 Fall General Election Candidates and Calendar Flyer

This flier is now available in Spanish.

2024 General Election Calendar and Candidate Flyer Spanish

Also new this week is a flier which outlines the League’s reasons to VOTE NO

on the Constitutional Amendment on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Nov 5 Vote No Flyer

NEW COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY

On September 11, the Board of Directors approved the formation of a Governance Committee for LWVMC.  The committee will address actions that need to be taken that don’t fall under the purview of any specific person, officer or committee but are necessary to the success of the organization.  The committee will serve the Board to help LWVMC reach its full potential.  The committee will meet at least quarterly and on an as needed basis.

You can read the charter for the committee here. Please contact Governance Committee Chair, Lorna Grade, if you are interested in joining at l.grade@lwvmilwaukee.org.  Related skills would include administration, human resources, bylaws/parliamentarian, strategic planning, and leadership training.

GET YOUR YARD SIGNS AND BUMPER MAGNETS NOW!

LWV Yard Signs and Bumper Magnets Are Available

We have 3 kinds of signs:

- Vote From Home

- VOTE/VOTA (Vote on one side and Vota on the other)

- Swing State (Brand new!)

Yard signs (18" x 24") are available on a first-come first-served basis. We also have metal stands.

Bumper magnets (2 styles) also pictured below.

If you'd like any of these items, please complete THIS FORM. We will contact you.

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