A view of the nature being decimated by the present administration's driven need to destroy and exploit the natural resources of our country.

Over 150 people filled the auditorium of the Portage Center for the Performing Arts this past Saturday, April 11 to hear six candidates in our Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. It was a high energy, high enthusiasm affair with issues and solutions in no short supply. We provide the full video for you in this Update.

Topics covered in today’s Politics Chat: Special elections shift toward Democrats, Wisconsin Supreme Court progressive majority, Republican retirements from the House, Iran war fallout and Strait of Hormuz closure, Trump's ceasefire declaration and unraveling ten-point plan, Pete Hegseth's account of servicemen deaths challenged, Trump attacks on Tucker Carlson and MAGA allies, Sandy Hook hoax reversal, Melania Trump's Epstein press conference, U.S. threat against the Vatican, Viktor Orban's Hungary election and JD Vance visit, and Democrats' push for a congressional Iran war vote.

Hyperscale Data Centers have been in the news lately, so we wanted to learn more about them. Why are communities fighting against them? What are the environmental impacts? Who pays for these data centers? What we learned will likely surprise and concern you.

We present the introductory podcast and first two of the three installments in this post.

The Democratic National Committee recently appointed Morgan Hine as National Training Director. Hine, a veteran organizer from Idaho, now leads a newly independent department focused on professionalizing the Democratic talent pipeline. Through intensive bootcamps and localized support, the program aims to equip the next generation of staffers and candidates with the high-level technical skills and leadership training necessary to win across the 2026 election cycle.

It’s been busy at the office. If you’re interested in helping out, read on!

While shown above in the corn, volunteer Philipp Veselovsky is anything but corny.

Help elect democratic lawmakers and shape the positions and future of the party by becoming a delegate to the Sixth Congressional District and/or the Wisconsin Democratic Party State Convention.

The No Kings Caravan of March 28, 2026 is certainly one for the history books. From Lodi to Montello, and concluding in Portage, area citizens showed their true patriotism and love of country. And CoCo Dems volunteer RDell Johnson was there to capture it all. We thank him for all of the wonderful photos and for sharing them with us.

The Executive Committee has been diligently working to update the party Constitution and has arrived at a proposed revision posted here (and elsewhere on the website). The Constitution will be discussed and voted on at the May 2026 membership meeting. Please do your best to review ahead of time so that the discussion can be as productive as possible.

CoCo Dems Chair Jim Haessly presents a long list of opportunities to get involved with the organization in this quick read.

From Issues and Action to engaging our youth, there is plenty going on in this month of October.

Above photo and associated video © 2026 Heather Cox Richardson. All Rights Reserved.

A Senate battle over the SAVE America Act raises urgent questions about voting rights and democratic norms. Historian Heather Cox Richardson and Senator Alex Padilla explain what’s at stake—and how it’s being fought.

Yee Leng Xiong brings a message of accountability and service to the race for WI State Treasurer. He spoke at the CoCo Dems March 14 monthly meeting.

We’re looking for donations for the silent auction taking place in conjunction with the CoCo Dems Annual Fundraising Dinner, April 25, 2026.