Breakout sessions are being confirmed. Below you will find current presenter names and breakout subject matter. This information is subject to change as presenters refine their objectives. There will be 4 breakout session times (10:15-11:15; 11:25-12:25; 1:25-2:25; 2:35-3:35) with 5 options during each session. Each session will have its own page. As breakouts are assigned a session time and room, this information will be moved to the appropriate breakout session page.
Kai Rasmussen on Project 2025
Kevin Gundlach on the role and importance of labor unions and solidarity.
Heather DuBois Bournane, Exec. Director of the WI Public Education Network, on the state of and threats to public education.
Gina Newell, Homebuyers Round Table, on down payment assistance
George Penn, WIUTA, on the continuing battle to get money out of politics.
Iusceli Flores, Fair Maps Coalition, on the formation of an independent, non-partisan Fair Maps commission.
Final Five voting and what it means for democracy.
John Peck, Family Farm Defenders on bridging the urban/rural divide; fair wages for all
Dr. Ed Weisbart, PNHP, on health care for all
Alan Minsky on a 21st century economic bill of rights.
WAVE on gun control
Luis Velasquez, organizer at Voces de la Frontera on protecting threatened communities.
Dawn & native Art Shegonee's Call for Peace cultural art and media exhibition serves as the background for their two breakouts on Celebrating Diversity.
James Ferett on Ethical Trade
Sierra Club WI on protecting our environment
Mary Sanderson on Alliance for Just Money.
John Bonifaz on Free Speech for People.
Roger Springman & Russ Kaping on creating a light brigade.
