VIDEO: Derek Williams dies in police custody

I’ll admit….I’ve been remiss in not writing about the death of Derek Williams, who died in the custody of the Milwaukee Police Department in July 2011. At the time, Williams’ death was ruled as being due to “natural causes”, a ruling that has since been changed to homicide now that…

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Scott Walker named as potential witness in second criminal trial

Fresh off the heels of the revelation two weeks ago that Gov. Scott Walker (pictured, left) was listed as a potential witness in the upcoming criminal trial of former aide Kelly Rindfleisch comes news Gov. Walker has been named as a potential witness in the criminal trial of Tim Russell,…

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Center for Media and Democracy and Common Cause file suit against 5 Republican lawmakers

Earlier today the Center for Media and Democracy (CMD) and Common Cause (CC) filed suit against five Republican lawmakers, alleging those five Republicans failed to provide ALEC-related records sought under Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. Here’s the press release issued by CMD and CC. The Center for Media and Democracy and…

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VIDEO: The Tale of Tommy & Mitt

American Bridge 21st Century, a liberal super PAC, has a new web video out highlighting the tale of Tommy & Mitt. Watch for yourselves:

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Paul Ryan: ‘I Don’t Have The Time’ To Tell You How We’ll Pay For Our Tax Plan (VIDEO)

Apparently Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan’s arrogance knows no limits. I’m stunned that conservatives hold Paul Ryan up as some sort of policy/budget wonk, because he strikes me as nothing more than a snake-oil salesman who wants to dazzle folks with a slick presentation while hoping they’re too stupid…

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