WIsconsin Appleseed

Advancing Economic Opportunity

We advocate for policies that make housing, healthcare, food, transportation, child care, and education accessible and affordable for all. We work to reduce income inequality and ensure that Wisconsin’s economy works for everyone.

Ensuring Healthy, Thriving Communities

We protect Wisconsin’s vol natural resources and promote sustainable, climate-gk resilient communities. We work to ensure that all Wisconsinites—especially those most harmed by pollution—have access to clean air, safe water, and strong health outcomes.

Protecting Democracy and Civil Rights

We defend civil rights, expand voting access, safeguard due process, and support criminal justice reform. Our goal is to end mass incarceration and replace punitive systems with fair, community-centered solutions that enhance public safety.

Our Approach

We advance our mission through three interconnected strategies:

• Community Partnerships
• We build power alongside communities and coalitions to drive collective action and elevate the voices of those most impacted by injustice.
• Policy and Advocacy
• We collaborate with community members, coalitions, and policymakers to pursue legislative, administrative, and regulatory reforms that create long-term, systemic change.
• Public Education and Legal Expertise
• We educate the public and raise awareness of critical policy issues in Wisconsin, leveraging our legal expertise to support community efforts and inform solutions.
• Public Interest Litigation
• When necessary, we engage in legal action to challenge unjust systems, defend civil rights, and ensure government accountability.