Resources

The past few weeks, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has continued its escalation, conducting raids in Loc Du Flambeau (WI), Hudson (WI), St. Cloud (MN), Madelia (MN), Rochester (MN), and Plymouth (MN). ICE continues to be Eau Claire.

Download the 5 Calls app and contact legislators. Messaging has been updated as of 1/24: Stop ICE's aggressive attacks on citizens and immigrants. 

To access real-time tracking system documenting ICE's deceptive and aggressive enforcement tactics across the United States, visit the ICE Tracker (scroll to the bottom of the page for a map of recent ICE activity).

Discover how prices and rates during Trump’s presidency compare to those under Biden’s, shedding light on the impact of Trump-era economic policies and other factors on everyday expenses.

Other Resources

 Tools developed by the Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin for tracking and/or taking action on proposed data centers: PoweredByWho: tracking and mapping tool for data centers that includes money, legislative, lobbyist, projects, and canceled projects. UtilityProfitTracker: an easy-to-use electric bill calculator that estimates how much of a customer’s monthly power bill goes directly toward corporate profits

 The national Indivisible has a guidebook for strategies and tips for fighting back.

 Card Campaign for Democracy – Join the fight for Democracy and against misinformation by printing and distributing cards that succinctly provide “the facts” on issues like social security, voting rights, constitutional rights, Medicaid, the SAVE Act, etc. Printable cards are downloadable from the website.

 A good resource for knowing what precautions to take before, during, and after attending a protest is available from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Their Surveillance Self Defense Guide provides instructions for setting up your phone, or using a prepaid, disposable phone, dressing for anonymity and safety, taking photos and videos and many other technical preparations.

 Unidos MN —Unidos MN is a grassroots organization that builds power with Minnesota's working families to advance social, racial, and economic justice for all. Born from the strength of the DREAMER movement, we place immigration, education, and climate justice at the heart of our work. As an intersectional and intergenerational organization led by women and multiracial communities, we unite people from all backgrounds to fight for a future where everyone can thrive —no exceptions.

 Civic Media – Progressive news to inform progressive minds. Regular listeners highly recommend this program:

 Amicus: A Law Review with Jim Santelle on Saturdays from 9 – 11 a.m. Get solid, factual information (not the hype) from a Wisconsin attorney.

 WPEN – Keep up to date on the advocacy work of the Wisconsin Public Education Network.

 School Funding Facts – Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

 Goods Unite Us – This website and app allows users to search brands to see which political party the company and/or its top level employees support with campaign donations. If corporations have a constitutional right to political speech, consumers have a right to hear what they’re saying.

 Democrats Abroad – Check out what democracy advocates are doing throughout the world.

 Substacks : Joyce Vance - Civil Discourse; Heather Cox Richardson - Letters from an American

 Menomonie News Net – An online newsletter with the goals of filling in the gaps in local news, promoting citizen journalism and supporting existing news sources