Content referencing Anita Johnson
Open Letter to Mayor Johnson – Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?
Aug 1st, 2024 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
Activists, County Officials Push Early Voting
Gathering at Midtown Center emphasizes issues on the August ballot. ’Voting is liberating.'
Jul 27th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesAfrican American Roundtable Pushes For Change
Founded in 2012, advocates for voter education, $15 minimum wage, defunding police.
May 20th, 2021 by Caroline WhiteAnita Johnson to receive 2020 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Motion to Block Early Voting Restrictions to be Filed Today
Citizen Action and partners move to prevent enforcement of early voting restrictions passed in the “lame duck” legislative session
Dec 17th, 2018 by Citizen Action of WisconsinCanvassers Target Black Voters
City’s turnout was down in 2016, canvassers seek to convince more to vote.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Ximena CondeVoter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show
Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Cameron SmithAbele’s $1 Million Power Play
His LeadershipMKE group muddies the waters for April election.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Dominique Paul NothRecord Early Voting & Election Day Voting are Blows for Democracy
Dozens of nonprofits and thousands of dedicated government officials and poll workers advancing America’s most fundamental right
Nov 8th, 2016 by Citizen Action of WisconsinCitizen Action Applauds Federal Judge’s Action on Photo ID
“We believe that the Photo ID law inherently disenfranchises voters, and will ultimately be struck down as unconstitutional,” said Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
Oct 13th, 2016 by Citizen Action of WisconsinWorking to Help People Get Voter ID
70% of voting age minorities in the county lack a drivers license; community workers provide help for those seeking ID.
May 20th, 2015 by Jabril FarajLegislators Seek to Outlaw Discrimination Against Long-Term Unemployed
At a media event Wednesday at the State Capitol, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, State Representative Mandela Barnes and State Senator Dave Hansen announced legislation banning employment discrimination against the long term unemployed.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Citizen Action of WisconsinWalker Reversal on Same Day Registration Does Not Go Far Enough
According to press reports today Governor Walker has reversed himself on repealing same day registration, stating he would not sign a bill that cost as much money as the Government Accountability Board has estimated.
Dec 12th, 2012 by Citizen Action of WisconsinIn Defense of Same Day Registration
Mayor Barrett, government and community leaders, speak out against Governor Walker’s proposal to eliminate same day registration
Dec 4th, 2012 by Press Release