Organizing at the Crossroads:
A Hands-On Workshop: Rural + Environmental = Democratic Victories
Wed, Oct 8 • 7:00–8:15 PM CT • Zoom
Why this matters: Rural voters are ~14% of the U.S. electorate; in Wisconsin 2024 they were decisive.
-Hear rapid insights from frontline leaders
-Practice relational outreach + active listening
-Shape local messages (LTEs, social, conversation openers)
-Use storytelling that moves people to act
-Plan immediate actions (Reach, petitions, volunteer asks)
Speakers: Wis. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, DNC's Environmental & Climate Crisis Council Chair Michelle Deatrick, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Conservationist and Former Wis. Greenfire Exec. Director Fred Clark, Former Wis Rep. Dave Considine, Podcast Host Rebecca Powell, WisDems Environmental Caucus Chair Vik Verma, WisDems Rural Caucus Chair Gloria Hochstein
Hosted by: WisDems Environmental & Rural Caucuses • Town Road Talk • DNC Council on Environment & Climate Crisis