Madison restaurant owner still detained after 80 days, despite judge ruling The co-owner of Señor Machetes was arrested by federal agents Jan. 24. He remains in a detention center in Indiana despite winning legal victories.

Member nonprofit Community Immigration Law Center provides immigration legal services across Wisconsin, protecting due process and supporting families navigating complex immigration systems. captimes.com/news/communi...

Bikes for Kids gives over 1,000 bicycles Bikes for Kids Wisconsin held an in-person bike giveaway on the east side of Madison on Saturday to provide bicycle transportation for underserved communities in Wisconsin.

Member nonprofit @bikesforkidswi.bsky.social is marking a milestone: 1,200 bikes given to kids and adults across Wisconsin this year—expanding bicycle access and supporting mobility, health, and opportunity in underserved communities. 💚

Madison cab company offering free rides to the polls Tuesday Union Cab of Madison is putting its fleet out for free to voters and poll workers who need a ride to election sites on Tuesday.

Union Cab is offering free rides to and from polling places for voters in Madison, Fitchburg, Middleton, and more!

🗳️ Available 4/7, 7A–8P
📞 Call 608-242-2000 and ask for a “Democracy in Motion” ride.
♿ Wheelchair-accessible vehicles available.

More details here:
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Announcing our 2026 Community Reinvestment Fund Grant Awards | Willy Street Co-op | Madison, WI The Willy Street Co-op Reader is our monthly newspaper featuring events happening at the Co-op, articles about food and agriculture, and more.

Congrats to member nonprofits @bayviewfoundation.bsky.social, Nuestro Mundo, OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center, and @bikesforkidswi.bsky.social on receiving Willy Street Co-op grants to assist their awesome projects! 👏 

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Donate to and support organizations like @fairwisconsin.bsky.social, Freedom, Inc., @gsafewi.bsky.social, Orgullo Latinx LGBT+, OutReach LGBTQ Community Center, and Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project who challenge anti-trans rhetoric, and create spaces where trans people are affirmed and celebrated. 🏳️‍⚧️

As trans people continue to face barriers to safety, healthcare, housing, and opportunity, we remain committed to building a future rooted in dignity, equity, and belonging. We stand in solidarity, celebrating trans lives and advocating for a world where everyone can live openly and safely.

A person holds a transgender pride flag above their head. Above, ti reads "Transgender Day of Visibility."

Today, on Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people in our communities. Visibility matters, but it must be matched with action.

Madison: join us for the 17th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival For the seventeenth year, River Alliance of Wisconsin and the Barrymore Theatre will be proud hosts of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Madison. The evening of films, curated by River Alliance, is g...

Check out the @riveralliancewi.bsky.social's Wild & Scenic Film Festival in person at The Barrymore Theatre on April 30, or watch on demand with a new or renewing donation. 👀

Learn more and get tickets here: wisconsinrivers.org/wild-and-sce...

Wisconsin has a new food assistance law, with a MAHA-inspired provision The bill that Gov. Tony Evers signed into law Monday to increase state funding for food assistance came after months of public debate over how to implement a key component of President Donald Trump’s ...

Member nonprofit @kidsforward.bsky.social expresses concerns about proposed SNAP restrictions and why addressing hunger requires more than limiting what people can buy.

Learn how this legislation could shape FoodShare access across Wisconsin.

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Want to do something meaningful this April? Our member nonprofits have you covered. Learn, volunteer, celebrate, or connect with like-minded people in the community—it's easy to find an event that speaks to you! 💚

Wisconsin's 28 Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2026, Part 4 This is the fourth of a five-part series. Part 1 is here, part 2 is here and part 3 is here. Rick Peterson Rick Peterson is vice chairman of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Counc...

Influential leaders? Our membership is full of them. Congrats to Kristie Goforth (@bikesforkidswi.bsky.social) and Kwnwahta Smith (End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin) on this recognition! 👏
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Two judges, two paths: Here’s what sets the Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates apart - Civic Media The differences between Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor come through in their backgrounds and during interviews on the campaign trail.

As of mid-March, outside spending by political groups on the 2026 election reached just over $638,000, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, which tracks money in state elections — far below the nearly $25 million at this time last year.
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Wisconsin’s historic markers told many stories—but not LGBTQ ones.

@wislgbtqhistory.bsky.social is changing that. From the Black Nite Uprising monument to new historic markers across the state, they’re ensuring LGBTQ history is seen, honored, and never erased: ourliveswisconsin.com/article/wisc...

Support her legacy by donating to Mentoring Positives at mentoringpositives.org/Donate

A photo of the Green family.

Please join us in remembering Becky Green of Mentoring Positives, who passed away this weekend. A leader, fundraiser, and changemaker, Becky leaves her husband Will and daughters Skylar and Malia. Her warmth and impact will be felt for years. 💚

Advocates, family call for mother's release from ICE detention in Kentucky Elvira Benitez-Suarez’s husband and three of her four children joined advocates from Voces de la Frontera at an event Thursday in Milwaukee to demand her immediate release from ICE custody. It’s part ...

A 36-year WI resident is now detained hundreds of miles from home, and her family isn’t staying silent. With support from Voces de la Frontera, advocates launched a campaign calling for her immediate release.

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All of us are happy to welcome back Bria and Tyler as full-time employees. Both have been employees of CSW in the past, and have continued to work with CSW as contractors, but are now once again full-time employees.

We are proud of our incredible staff, and Bria and Tyler make use even stronger. 💚

Legal advocates object to bill to allow AI interpretation in court Legal advocates are raising alarms about a bill that would allow Wisconsin courts to use interpretation assisted by artificial intelligence. Republican sponsors say they introduced the plan to cut bac...

What happens when AI gets it wrong in a courtroom? Advocates from member nonprofits @acluofwi.bsky.social and Disability Rights Wisconsin say a new proposal allowing AI-assisted court interpretation could jeopardize the rights of people who rely on interpreters. www.wpr.org/news/legal-a...

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The Backyard Hero Awards are sponsored by @1055triplem.bsky.social, @isthmusmadison.bsky.social, and Budget Signs.

Backyard Hero: Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez - Community Shares of Wisconsin Each month Community Shares of Wisconsin presents the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community. Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez This month’s hero is Adrienne Gilb...

Each month we present the Backyard Hero Award to organizations and people making change happen in our community.

This month’s hero is Adrienne Gilbert Ramirez, Board Member of Wisconsin Women's Network. 💚

Learn more:
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The Big Share 2026 Join me and give back!

Since 2015, The Big Share has raised over $6.5 million for the member nonprofits of Community Shares of Wisconsin.

If you didn’t have a chance to give, you can still make a donation until midnight tonight (March 10) at thebigshare.org

Thanks to supporters like you, #CSWBigShare 2026 raised over $920,000 for Community Shares of Wisconsin and its 82 member nonprofits—the highest total in the event’s 12-year history. More than 5,100 people people took action, investing in local orgs working for accountability, equity, and democracy.

The Big Share 2026 Join me and give back!

If you didn't have a chance to give, you can still make a donation now through March 10 at thebigshare.org.

Another record-smashing Year for #CSWBigShare!

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, The Big Share® 2026 raised over $839,000 for Community Shares of Wisconsin and our 82 member nonprofits! This is the most we've ever raised for The Big Share in 12 years of the event.

Thank you! 💚

Property lost during immigration crackdown in Minnesota tees up latest showdown court contempt threats By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — When Judge Jeffrey Bryan took the bench Tuesday at his courtroom in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, he had serious questions for the Trump administration: What happened to…

Judge Jeffrey Bryan had serious questions for the Trump administration: What happened to the personal property of some two dozen immigrant detainees, and why shouldn’t officials be held in contempt as a way of ensuring those items get returned?

Scholz Nonprofit Law is helping make late-night giving magical with the 11 p.m. Golden Ticket prize—thank you!

Thanks to Lake Effect HR, one lucky nonprofit will score big during the 10 p.m. Golden Ticket prize! Learn more at thebigshare.org/prizes.

Thank you to Budget Signs & Specialties for sponsoring the 7 p.m. Power Hour! Boost your favorite nonprofit at thebigshare.org. 💚

Cheers to Willy Street Co-op for strengthening #CSWBigShare through their Power Hour sponsorship! From 5-6 p.m., nonprofits with the most raised and the most donors can earn an additional $1,000 prize. 💚