Wisconsin Mothers Mobilize for Change: ‘Enough is enough’

Motherhood for Good shares their grassroots efforts to engage and inspire women across the state in the final days before the election

It’s the final countdown before election day. And there is a group of Wisconsin mothers mobilizing for change, though it’s something Motherhood for Good has been doing for  months. Kate Duffy and Nicole Slavin join Pat Kreitlow, host of UpNorthNews Radio, to discuss the final push for civic engagement. But their activism is transcending political affiliations and instead is uniting mothers and women from across the state.   

“Enough is enough,” Slavin says. “The groundswell of support, from urban centers to the most rural parts of our state, is undeniable. Women who never thought they’d be part of this are stepping up, organizing, and sharing their stories.”

Duffy shares how Motherhood for Good started as Moms for Mandela but evolved into something even greater. 

“We’re liberal and proud,” she admits. “But the surprising part has been the number of conservative women who, even if they once voted with their husbands, are now saying, enough is enough.”

The heart of their mission is simple yet powerful. These moms want to make sure every woman feels seen and heard, especially on issues of reproductive healthcare and personal autonomy. 

However, in recent weeks, a new concern surfaced. It’s the issue of voting privacy. Slavin and Duffy tell Kreitlow about the chilling remarks they’ve received. Comments ranging from husbands ensuring their wives “don’t vote wrong” to women realizing the need for their voices to stand independently.

“This is the year 2024,” Duffy says. “And yet these stories of control are still so real. We have to talk about it, even if it’s uncomfortable. It is impacting real people we know and love.”

Slavin adds while thinking about the 2016 election results makes her feel anxious, she is channeling her feelings into action. 

“There’s so much you can do,” she explains. “Canvassing, volunteering at a phone bank, or simply talking to your friends and family about voting. Make it personal—tell them why you care, and ask them to join you.”

“Even if we don’t win, we need to know we did everything we could,” Duffy adds. “No shame, no hesitation, just reaching out to everyone we know.”

And Motherhood for Good isn’t slowing down, even with November 5th in sight. 

“We’re ready to keep pushing right through to the next big race in April,” Duffy says. “Civic engagement doesn’t end on election day. It’s a year-round commitment.”

A relentless belief in change, along with passion and humor highlights the power of mothers coming together for a greater good.