League of Women Voters of Wisconsin

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Bad news: the system is rigged. Good news: we can fix that right now. Big money in government in elections means that corporations and wealthy special interests push policy agendas.

But we’re rewriting the rules so we can have a Wisconsin that works for us, the people. It starts with shining a light on dark money, so we can demand accountability from the people trying to sway OUR elections.

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate Black history, Black leadership, and Black liberation while recommitting ourselves to the promise of a democracy that works for everyone.

Learn more about the history: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

06/18/2026

Milwaukee is home to one of the nation’s oldest and largest Juneteenth celebrations. WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez shares an audio postcard from last year’s celebration.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Election season is on its way again, with the partisan primary election coming up on August 11 and the fall general election taking place November 3. In addition to the high-profile race for governor, there will be a number of other statewide races on the ballot, as well as local races for seats in the State Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. Voting absentee is one way for voters with disabilities to confidently cast their ballot; however, there are a few important things absentee voters should keep in mind to ensure that their votes are counted.

If you plan to vote absentee this fall, it is crucial that you request your ballot as soon as possible. It can take up to two weeks for your ballot to reach you in the mail, and it can take another ten business days for it to arrive at its destination if you choose to mail it back. Your ballot must arrive at your clerk’s office or polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If there are delays in the postal service and your ballot doesn’t arrive in time, your vote will not be county. Don’t wait any longer than necessary! Fill out your ballot and return it as soon as possible to ensure your vote is counted!

We wrote more about absentee voting in this week’s On Sight e-newsletter. You can read the full article on our website at https://wcblind.org/2026/06/planning-to-vote-absentee-this-fall-make-sure-your-ballot-will-be-counted/.

Voting absentee is one way for voters with disabilities to confidently cast their ballot, but there are a few important things absentee voters should know before they vote.

06/18/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? We got you covered.

From bringing your friends and family to Milwaukee’s traditional festivals to participating in something new at Summerfest, here’s what you can do.

Read the full story here: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/06/15/here-are-8-ways-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-milwaukee-this-year/

06/18/2026

Our history has not been a straight line toward freedom, but a recurring struggle to close the gap between America’s founding promises and its practices.