Upcoming Events

Dear friends and allies,

I'm thrilled to share my New York Times op-ed today drawing on my forthcoming book, This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy—and to pull back the curtain on my book tour. I hope to see you at an event!

As I wrote in the op-ed, there are things every one of us can do, right now, to ensure democracy’s survival—and even flourishing—in our country.” I’m hoping that the book and the tour can galvanize more people to do more of those things.

If you feel the same way, please read and share the op-ed, pre-order the book (official publication date is July 21), and then RSVP for a ticket to a book tour event near you! And I’d be grateful if you forward this message, share online (click here!), or otherwise spread the word—to your group chats, social media platforms, fellow organizing group or union members, and other networks.

Here's the lineup of cities we'll be visiting:

• Friday, July 17: Madison, Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m. at the Overture Center, in conversation with Pete Buttigieg, in partnership with A Room Of One’s Own bookstore. RSVP for free here!

• Tuesday, July 21: Washington, DC, 7:00 p.m. at the Politics and Prose bookstore, with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and senior correspondent of the PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff. First come, first seated; get details here!

• Wednesday, July 22: Boston, Massachusetts, 6:00 p.m. at the Cambridge Library with Professor and author Danielle Allen. RSVP for free here!

• Thursday, July 23: Chicago, Illinois, 7:00 p.m. at Everybody’s Coffee with Governor JB Pritzker and former Georgia Democratic leader Stacey Abrams. Get your tickets here!

• Friday, July 24: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 6:00 p.m. at the Turner Hall Ballroom with Civic Media host Earl Ingram, Jr. RSVP today!

• Saturday, July 25: Green Bay, Wisconsin, 11:30 a.m. at Tarlton Theatre with 620 WTMJ radio host Kristin Brey. Reserve your spot now!

• Saturday, July 25: Wausau, Wisconsin, 5:30 p.m. at the Wausau Labor Temple with former Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg. Get your free tickets here!

• Sunday, July 26: La Crosse, Wisconsin, 12:30 p.m. at the Capella Performing Arts Center with former Civic Media host Todd Allbaugh. RSVP now!

• Sunday, July 26: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 6:30 p.m. at the Pablo Center with Civic Media host Dan Shafer. Reserve your spot here!

• Monday, July 27: Los Angeles, California, 7:30 p.m. at the Ebell Theatre in conversation with Pod Save America host Jon Favreau. Buy your tickets here!

• Tuesday, July 28: San Francisco, California, 6:00 p.m. at the Commonwealth Club with actor and producer Bradley Whitford. Purchase your tickets here!

• Wednesday, July 29: Seattle, Washington, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle. Buy your tickets now!

If you don’t see your city listed here, or if none of those stops work for you, stay tuned for other ways to catch me—I’ll also be doing private events, online events, media interviews, and future stops in other places. And if you’d like to organize an event, please get in touch!

For updates as the book’s publication draws closer, check out the book’s new website at  ThisIsthePlan.com, or subscribe to my Substack newsletter here:

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I’m so excited to get this out in the world. I just finished narrating the audiobook. The whole thing feels very timely.

If we want to save our democracy and end our country's meltdown (which, if I know anything about you, is an interest that you and I share), we have a ton to do. Getting the message out is one key step. I hope you'll join me on the journey.

Thanks so much,

Ben

Getting ready for the August 11th primary. Need help to make phone calls, knock on doors, make sure people have a plan to vote.

To help call (920) 241-3586 or send a message to kcdpwi@gmail.com

Location: Brussels Community Center 1366 Junction Road, Brussels

Join the Democratic Party of Door and Kewaunee Counties, Indivisible Door County, and Northern Door Activism for a casual Meet & Greet! 

Come chat with local candidates, ask questions, and get ready to vote.

Invited: All gubernatorial candidates along with Mark Becker (State Senate), Rick Crosson, Mark Scheffler & Katrina deVille (US Congress), Renee Paplham (State Assembly), Tammy Sternard (Door County Sheriff), Pamela Parks & Shannon Lauder (Clerk of Courts).

RSVP to doordems.org@gmail.com

Questions? Contact (920) 365-1047

Vintage Brick, Ellis Street, Kewaunee

For More Information and to RSVP

Hands Off Our Vote! · Indivisible

Time

Thursday, July 30

7 – 8pm CST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

About this event

Join Indivisibles across the country for the kickoff call for Hands Off Our Vote, Indivisible’s national program to ensure all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, and that those ballots get counted. We’ll pull back the curtain on our strategy and theory of change, and walk through how you can step up to protect the vote no matter where you live. If you’re wondering how you can plug in to ensure free and fair elections this fall, join us July 30 and bring your friends, family, and fellow Indivisibles with you!

Click here to register: Hands Off Our Vote! · Indivisible

You will have an opportunity to hear from the three candidates vying to replace Rep. Tony Wied when the Democratic Party of Brown County hosts a candidate forum next month in Green Bay.

Rick Crosson, Katrina DeVille and Mark Scheffler will answer questions from former congressional candidate Dr. Kristin Lyerly and Democratic Party of Brown County Chair Wanda Sieber during the forum, which is scheduled for Aug. 3.

The forum will begin at 6 p.m. in the Christie Theatre at the University Union on the UW-Green Bay campus.

The event takes place eight days before Democrats head to the polls to cast their ballots in the Aug. 11 primary. The winner will face Wied, who completed former Rep. Mike Gallagher's term in 2024 before beginning his own term last year.

Republicans have held the seat since Reid Ribble defeated then-Rep. Steve Kagen, a Democrat, in 2010, a streak that has now spanned eight elections.

Wednesday marks the final day eligible voters can register online or by mail before Election Day. Voters may also register at their clerk's office by August 7th and at their polling place when they vote on Election Day, provided they meet Wisconsin's registration requirements.

Kewaunee Dems provide brats, burgers with all the fixings, water, lemonade, soda, desserts, all the utensils.  Please bring a dish to share (not a dessert though!).  Feel free to bring your own beer or favorite summer refreshment.

Polls open from 7AM to 8PM.