At 350 Wisconsin Action, our mission is clear: electing climate champions who will prioritize climate justice and sustainability at every level of government. With the November elections fast approaching, we recognize that the choices we make in the voting booth will have a profound impact on our community, our state, and our nation’s ability to address the climate crisis. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our endorsements for the following candidates, who are committed to bold, transformative climate action: Federal Endorsements: State Endorsements: We’ve made endorsements in state legislative races where we’ll be actively engaging voters through door-knocking, phonebanking,…
350 Wisconsin Action is committed to achieving climate goals at the local, county, state, regional, national, and international levels… and to do that, we need climate champions in as many elected positions as possible. We endorse candidates who share our values and can drive positive change, while also acknowledging that political dynamics – particularly in swing states like Wisconsin – are complicated, and that some level of compromise is often needed. We also know that political candidates are humans, and there will rarely be a candidate who is 100% perfect in every single way. We don’t want our endorsement process…
By Ben Hintz, 350 Wisconsin Action intern On Tuesday, August 13, we are urging all Wisconsinites to vote NO on Questions 1 & 2. These two proposed state constitutional amendments are dangerous for our futures, our communities, and our health. To sum up, these referendums both give the state assembly and state senate power to intervene in how the governor spends federal money. On both of these amendments, it is important to vote NO. The referendum has a direct impact on how Governor Evers is able to allocate state funding and gives direct power to the state legislature. If these…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily Park, 350 Wisconsin Action Phone: 208-841-2758 Email: emily.park@350wisconsin.org 350 Wisconsin Action Celebrates President Biden, Calls for More Climate Leadership Madison, Wisconsin – 350 Wisconsin Action applauds President Biden’s brave decision to step down from the 2024 US Presidential race, and looks forward to seeing future candidates and elected officials following his bold climate leadership. Under President Joe Biden, the United States has made major progress toward achieving the sustainable and just future that we all need and deserve. During his presidency, his administration has set a target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030;…
By Kermit Hovey Saturday, March 25, brought crazy winter weather to Middleton. I went to bed the night before, reassured by forecasts of a modest 2.5-inch snowfall. Unfortunately, that morning somebody stomped slushily into the house. Barely awake as I relieved myself in the bathroom, I groggily wondered why I could hear somebody in the house when my wife Diana should have been miles away driving to work. A familiar voice called out and roused me to full consciousness with bad news. The car had started skidding sideways in the driveway and gotten stuck. She explained that we needed to…
