What can I do to help from TX?

[thanks_imjustlurking]

Is there a fund for the senators' expenses, or anything like that, or anything at all I can do from a distance?

[snacker]

1. Here's a couple of ideas:

http://www.defendwisconsin.org/2011/02/24/local-business-send-supplies/


http://www.actblue.com/page/labor

[dragonlady]

2. And a direct link to the Act Blue funds

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/16403

The front page of Act Blue shows the Wisconsin 14 are the Number 1 most active fund right now.

Edit to add: The state board that oversees campaign finance has ruled that they can use these funds for their expenses during their absence from the state. And more important, half of them are going to face recalls started by those who think they should have just stayed put, "done the job they were elected to do," and let the takeover of Wisconsin roll out.

[TxVietVet]

3. I gave through Act Blue.

Every little bit helps.

[snacker]

7. Thank you! n/t

[thanks_imjustlurking]

4. Thanks, everybody

and also the people who PM'ed me. I will follow your suggestions, and I'm also at the Austin support rally.

[dragonlady]

8. Thank you!

It's more than heartwarming to know that so many people around the country and around the world care about the mess we've gotten into.

:hi:

[hg4]

5. try to coordinate sign printing..

might be a challenge for you, but you could download
a sign pdf, and then email it
to:

FedEx Office
654 W Washington Ave
City Station
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

But you need a contact in Madison (recruit someone), to take the printed
signs and make them in to durable protest signs.

[RBInMaine]

6. ***Call Ian's Pizza at 608-257-9248 to order pizza for the protesters. - More Info:

Ian's Pizza is employee-owned and right near the WI capitol building. You call, get the recording and push #1 for "delivery", then let it ring until someone answers. They are getting many orders, so a little patience is much appreciated. When someone answers, they'll say it's $20 for a pizza, and I also kicked in $5 for a tip since they are working so hard. Just use your credit card. Then they make the pizza and deliver it to the protesters. People are calling from all over the nation and even many foreign countries to keep the protesters fed. Cool way to help.

[thanks_imjustlurking]

9. Are they still doing that?

I thought they weren't still for some reason. I ordered one a few days ago - I'll get another.

How many people are still in the Capitol?

[RBInMaine]

10. I just sent a pizza yesterday. I'm sure they're still doing it.