Sanctuary Cities In Wisconsin.

Ok, if you have been paying attention to some of the shenanigans in the state assembly this past week or so, you saw that they passed a sanctuary city ordinance. What exactly does that mean? Well here check this out: Wisconsin cities would face state financial sanctions if they block…

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Why does Paul Soglin want to make homelessness a crime in Madison?

As reported earlier today by Dean Mosiman of the Wisconsin State Journal, Madison mayor Paul Soglin will propose stiff penalties for anyone sitting or lying on public benches, sidewalks, and city properties during certain hours. In his latest attempt to address Downtown homeless problems, Mayor Paul Soglin is proposing limits…

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Madison adds ‘nonreligion’ to city’s protected classes

This is great news. Breaking: #Madison becomes first in nation to add 'nonreligion,' like Atheists, to city's protected classes #news3 — Matthew Simon (@MSimonWHIO) April 1, 2015

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The vast disparity in arrest rates for African Americans and non-African Americans in WI communities

According to a new tool from USA Today, Wisconsin is home a number of communities with vast disparities between arrest rates for African Americans and non-African Americans. Take a look.

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“The New World Horror” Fundraiser – A Film About Tea Party Zombies

So, we’re making a horror movie this summer about Tea Party zombies.   Yeah, I know.  Zombies are everywhere.  Well this zombie movie is, hopefully, going to be different.  It will have blobs, demons and of course, patriots. So unlike those Rants Without Pants videos you may have seen me on,…

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Homelessness in Madison being tackled one tiny house at a time

This is very cool… Last spring, Betty Ybarra occupied a tent in a county park and with her tentmates dug moats to discourage oncoming floodwaters. Starting Christmas Eve, she and a tentmate will upgrade to a brand new “tiny home” they helped build with aid from a variety of helpers…

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RwP: The Musical “How to Succeed in Politics Without Really Trying”

So this is my first time posting on Blogging Blue. I’ve always loved the website and have mentioned it on my weekly video program, “Rants Without Pants”. This week, I’m extremely excited as we have finished up AND posted Part 2 of our musical “How to Succeed in Politics Without…

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Two Weeks in Madison: A Tribute

Found this great video on facebook and wanted to share!

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Right Wing Ignorance on Parade

No, it’s not the Madison version of the World Naked Bike Ride, though both of those are about parading. Indeed, they are about parading for freedom. No, I’m talking about the reaction to the Madison Naked Bike Ride in the comments section of the Wisconsin State Journal photo spread. These…

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Walkerville, Here I Come

I last visited Madison in the Spring to show my boy what Wisconsin looks like.  It’s time we went back, and we will do so tomorrow.  I’ll be the gray haired man in the orange shirt pushing the stroller.  Jack (my son) is the cutest boy you’ll see, and you…

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