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Falk to hold “Your Voice, Your Wisconsin” campaign announcement tour

On February 6, 2012 By

From my email inbox comes news of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk’s “Your Voice, Your Wisconsin” campaign announcement tour, which will begin tomorrow morning in Milwaukee.

During her “Your Voice, Your Wisconsin” tour, Falk will meet with community and recall leaders, local supporters and citizens concerned about Wisconsin’s future.

Falk’s “Your Voice, Your Wisconsin” [...]

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Upcoming health care listening sessions in Milwaukee County (ANNOUNCEMENT)

On January 30, 2012 By

From my email inbox comes news of a bunch of upcoming healthcare listening sessions hosted by Citizen Action of Wisconsin and their allies:

In addition to the listening sessions noted above, you can also register to be a part of a virtual listening session from the comfort of your own home.

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Another Exoneration releases “Not My Governor” to engage young people, support recall efforts

On January 17, 2012 By

Last week Another Exoneration, a western Wisconsin rap group, released the song “Not My Governor” as part of their effort to both engage Wisconsin’s young people and support the recalls efforts here in Wisconsin.

Another Exoneration member Blake Auler-Murphy, aka Hyphon, said he’s excited about the democracy that the recalls have caused, adding that [...]

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How can we overturn Citizens United? With cute cats, cuter babies, and mentos geysers!

On January 11, 2012 By

From my email inbox comes this video from Negin Farsad and the Vaguely Qualified Productions team, who are hoping to inject some comedy into the fight against Citizens United with a video starring Katrina vanden Heuvel (Editor/Publisher of The Nation), Cenk Uygur (Host, Current TV’s Young Turks), Ben & Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s, Laura [...]

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A Correction: Dr. Tim Nerenz

On January 9, 2012 By

Sometimes my zeal gets the best of me.  I would like to issue an apology and a correction to my piece on Dr. Nerenz, Libertarian Hypocrite of the Week.  He did indeed write a dissertation for his Ph.D.  I was mistaken and I apologize for calling into question his bona fides and his educational accomplishments.

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The Wisconsin Uprising: What did we learn and how can we go forward? [Event Announcement]

On January 3, 2012 By

From my email inbox comes news of an informal panel in Madison on Friday, January 6th to discuss the “Wisconsin Uprising” and how to move forward.

Here’s the details:
The Wisconsin Uprising:
What did we learn and how can we go forward?
Friday, January 6th, 6:00 pm
Arboretum Cohousing, 1137 [...]

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Chicago Cubs put their hotel stays to good use

On December 26, 2011 By

This is a neat story…
You know those small bars of soap and tiny shampoo bottles in your hotel room? Maybe you keep them as a souvenir from your trip, or perhaps you just leave them for the next guest.

Jimmy Bank, the Cubs’ traveling secretary, found people who need them.

There are [...]

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An open letter to Tonette Walker

On December 21, 2011 By

From my email inbox comes this little nugget (titled “Holiday Spirit”) from Tonette Walker, the wife of Republican Gov. Scott Walker:
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Scott, Matt, Alex, and I wish you and your family a blessed holiday season.

While we may differ on how to address the challenges we face together, there are many things we [...]

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The BizTimes Gets It Wrong

On December 15, 2011 By

Why can’t we have a better press corps?  Don’t rewrite what you don’t understand.  If you’re going to be a conduit for press releases, just release the damn press releases!

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Help make Christmas merry for striking workers at Manitowoc Cranes

On December 13, 2011 By

From my email inbox comes news of a great effort being spearheaded by Democratic State Reps. Chris Sinicki and Mark Pocan, who along with their Democratic colleagues in the State Assembly are holding a holiday food and toy drive in support of the families of the striking workers at Manitowoc Cranes.

Here are the details:
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