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Join us for a follow-up to our exploratory dialogue on mass incarceration. In this meeting, we will create action items and think about next steps on how to confront mass incarceration in our city, county, and state. Event leader: Emily Sterk, esterk@milwaukeeturners.org

Join us as we proudly march with our partner, Planned Parenthood for the 21st celebration of our inclusive community. More info on the parade is here. Contact Kaye Vance @ kvance@lwvmilwaukee.org to sign up OR to become a member of our new LGBTQ+ advocacy program. Logistics: We will meet at 1:30pm at 2nd St in Walker’s Point Alternatively, we will gather at a Lower East-Side location and carpool or Uber as a group. Planned Parenthood will have a float and has graciously offered a seat on the float for anyone with mobility issues.

LWV Milwaukee County is a co-host for this TIMELY training Now more than ever, it’s going to take community to keep each other safe. No one is born with the skills needed to intervene in public instances of interpersonal violence and harassment. It takes lifelong learning and practice to keep the tools in your harm reduction toolbox sharp. Bystander Intervention training will focus on ways to intervene when you‘re a bystander to racist, sexist, anti-Muslim, anti-Semitic, anti-Trans, or other forms of interpersonal violence, all while considering the safety of all parties. This workshop includes a learning segment of tips and strategies, how to document, knowing your rights as an intervener, and practice scenarios. Join us! Free and open to the public. No registration necessary. Showing Up For Racial Justice-Milwaukee is a Southeastern Wisconsin network of groups and individuals undertaking the work of challenging and dismantling racism by calling in our fellow white people to learn, build relationships, organize, mobilize and act against white supremacy with passion and accountability. Hosted by: Franklin LOC, Greendale Community Church, League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County, SURJ MKE and ACTive Bystander WI Greendale Community Church, 6015 Clover Ln, Greendale

Women‘s Night Pedal Power 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025 (Rain Day: Wednesday, June 11)

5:30 PM, Arrival | 6 - 7 PM, Ride
7:30 - 9 PM, Post Ride Social

Join us for an energizing evening on two wheels! We’re teaming up with Cadence for Women’s Night Pedal Power — a slow ride bike loop designed for all levels, all vibes, and all women. We‘ve added a social too...so come for the whole experience or just your preferred part! Registration requested; no fee. More information here.

Grant Writers Committee Meeting Standard Agenda 5:30 Welcome and check-in, adjustments to agenda 5:35 Minutes of last meeting 5:38 News on grant applications 5:45 Grant applications in progress 6:10 Discussion of potential applications 6:20 Review of research on foundations and grant opportunities 6:30 Needs that would benefit from a grant 6:35 Education updates 6:40 Next steps and assignments 6:45 Next meeting 6:50 Questions 7:00 Adjourn

Come join League members and make non-partisan signs to carry at marches or protests such as the "No Kings" protest on Jun 14th. Materials will be provided. Bring your creative skills!

No Kings Protest
Cathedral Square Park, 520 E. Wells, Milwaukee
Saturday, June 14, Noon - 2:00
- Noon- 1:00 Protest and Speakers (standing)
- 1:00-2:00 1.2 mile March ending back at the Park

Come for one or both

Understanding Media Literacy: How to Stay Informed, Engaged and in the Know June 18, 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PMET The landscape of the media matters now more than ever, propaganda, mis-information, dis-information, and mal-information have been elevated to the highest echelons of government in our nation. Deep fakes, false equivalencies, half-truths and conspiracy theories cloud online content from social media to fringe internet news outlets. It is critical that folks understand how to discern the news and how to empower their loved ones, neighbors, colleagues, and communities to do the same. An ever growing number of folks get their news from online outlets and traditional media is shifting from print journalism, to radio news, and news from word of mouth from trusted sources in the community. It’s imperative that voters are empowered and educated to glean the facts from news, discern and ask questions, and stay curious to ask questions and seek answers and accountability from those in power. Through a conversation between Eric Schurenberg, Founder and CEO of the Alliance for Trust in Media and distinguished instructor in Journalism at the University of Chicago and Chelsey R. Cartwright, the League’s Manager of the Democracy Truth Project, we will take a deeper look at how to discern media, why independent and local media matters, and explore tools and tactics to read across sources and build strategies to strengthen your League’s connection to local news outlets.

The Natural Resources Committee Meeting will be at Jessica Suhn 4044 S. 76th Street, on Wednesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. Contact is Ann Batiza at annwisc@gmail.com. Ann and Jessica Suhr will provide munchies.

The Governance Committee Meeting is on the 3rd Tue of every month.

This gathering will be an opportunity for women landowners, growers, gardeners, and conservation professionals to connect around their shared interest in land stewardship and learn from one another. It will be a casual lunch potluck hosted by LWV member Karen Lemke, on behalf of Regenerate MKE, which supports networking among permaculture-minded organizations in the Milwaukee Riversheds. Their permaculture principles and ethics focus on: "Fair Share, People Care and Earth Care." Other co-hosts are Wisconsin Women in Conservation, Michael Fields Agriculture Institute and the Milwaukee Urban Ag Network. Dr. Karen Lemke has been organizing around re-localized food systems since 2009, and is a member of the Design School for Regenerating Earth, hosting conversations about organizing our bioregions and processing collapse-acceptance/grief related to climate change. She conducted research on the power dynamics of who defines what local food is, and advocates for returning to relationship-based food, loving on everyone who helps get fresh food into our bellies. Please bring a chair and a dish and/or beverage to share, and any questions you may have. Regenerate MKE strives for zero waste event planning! What To Expect: To network with other women in the area around shared dreams, challenges, and experiences of conservation To make art, write or doodle, crochet or other craft you bring, sing, daydream, express yourself To eat, talk, laugh and connect Event Details: Event is free to attend but registration is required and space is limited. Women, all who identify as such, are welcome to attend – from landowners to farmers to conservationist enthusiasts – whatever your background, from beginners to experts! Link with more info and to RSVP: https://www.wiwic.org/event-details/solstice-potluck-lunch-and-learn-and-make-art-with-regenerate-mke

Data Centers: Your Rising Energy Bill & Declining Health

The quality of the air we breathe is directly linked to how much energy humans use and the sources that provide that energy. Existing and proposed Data Centers “demand” tremendous amounts of energy. Learn more about Data Centers, their potential to cause your energy bills to rise and your health to suffer. Come June 21, 2025!

The program will begin with an overview of Data Centers followed by an in depth look at meeting the cost of the electrical energy used to keep Data Centers functioning and who will pay for that energy. Data Centers’ cost burden on the poor and effect on the quality of the air we all breathe will conclude the formal presentation. After Q & A we’ll move to actions we can take to make our voices heard and address climate change.

W Locust St & N 72nd St

To get people out in the community engaging in civil discourse, learning about our history and organizing for our future. We will meet at Wisconsins first LGBTQ historical landmark and enjoy a brief local history lesson followed by an easy walk & hop around the third ward. Learn about the League, engage with the community and enjoy a bite sized, accessible adventure in the heart of the city.

The monthly committee meeting for Reproduced Rights is on the 4th Monday of the month.

Please contact Gail at g.sklodowska@lwvmilwaukee.org or Charlie at c.gaebler-uhing@lwvmilwaukee.org if you‘d wanna join the meeting.

Sip Sip Hooray! Mingle with fellow patriots! Have some cake! All members and friends are invited to stop by.

League Cafe meets monthly and welcomes League members old and new, as well as community members. In a small group setting, we get to know each other better, share knowledge and have interesting conversations. In rotating months, we meet as a general discussion group, and in opposite months, convene as a book club to discuss noteworthy books on racial equity, immigration and/or voting.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you are new to the League or a longtime member, here‘s a chance to meet and mingle. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Are you concerned about climate change but feel overwhelmed or powerless to effect change? Connect with like-minded neighbors to brainstorm ways we can work together on the local level to create the healthy climate and environment we want for current and future generations. This event will provide an opportunity to connect informally and learn about local efforts underway from the recently formed Climate Action Group of the League of Women Voters. See you there! Light refreshments will be provided.

Topic: Mass Incarceration Monthly Meeting Time: Jun 30, 2025 04:00 PM Zoom meeting!