October 13, 2022 On October 11, 2022, an ethics complaint was filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission against Tim Michels in his bid for governor of Wisconsin. Among other things, the complaint alleges that because his business interests are heavily invested in energy markets, being governor of Wisconsin is a conflict of interests and would […]

Ethics complaint filed against Tim Michels for his unacceptable conflicts of interest
by wcmcoop on October 13, 2022 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Enbridge, Environment, Line 3, Line 5, Mining and Wetlands, pipelines, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, water

Gov. Evers vetoes Riot Bill
by wcmcoop on March 31, 2022 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Free Speech, Legislation
March 31, 2022

New Wisconsin protest bill redefines “riot” and creates harsh new penalties for exercising freedom of speech
by wcmcguest on October 16, 2021 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, First Amendment, Free Speech, Guest Column, Legislation
October 17, 2021 A new “Riot Bill” in Wisconsin would redefine the term “riot” under Wisconsin law so that peaceful protestors could face steep penalties for just being in the same place as someone else committing a disturbance (see bill below). It has already passed the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, and […]

CODE RED: Enbridge repeatedly violating water protection rules; MNDNR fails to act
by wcmcoop on September 30, 2021 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Enbridge, Environment, Mining and Wetlands, pipelines, Rights of Nature, Treaty Rights, Uncategorized, Video, water
September 30, 2021 WCMC In a shocking report by Minnesota licensed geologist Jeffrey Brosberg, evidence shows that Enbridge, its contractors, consultants and “independent” inspectors have been repeatedly violating water withdrawal permits and the Environmental Montitor Control Plan, minimizing severe problems with Line 3 tar sands pipeline construction, and taking advantage of the State of Minnesota’s […]

Wisconsin Election Officials Remove Over 205,000 Voters From Rolls
by wcmcguest on August 5, 2021 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Election Integrity, Voter Education
August 4, 2021 Democracydocket.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wisconsin election officials have deactivated over 205,000 voter registrations “as part of routine work to keep the state’s registration lists up to date,” according to reporting by the Associated Press. Of that number, 174,307 inactive voter registrations (meaning the voter had not cast a ballot in the past four years) were […]

BREAKING NEWS: Enbridge frack out on the Mississippi is toxic
by Barbara With on July 23, 2021 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Enbridge, Environment, Idle No More, Mining and Wetlands, pipelines, Treaty Rights, Wetlands
July 23, 2021 Indigenous Environmental Network CALL the MPCA at 1-651-296-6300 and ask what they are doing about this: MPCA Confirms ‘Frac Out’ Spill at Fire Light Camp Site Contains Hazardous, Combustible Additive Plus Two Additional Spills MPCA confirms that Enbridge has contaminated the Mississippi River at least three locations this week just outside Itasca […]

Law Enforcement brings dogs to Red Lake Treaty Camp; bodies needed on the front lines
by Barbara With on June 22, 2021 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Enbridge, Environment, pipelines, Police Violence, Treaty Rights
June 22, 2021By Barbara With Today the Pennington County Sheriff is trying evict the Red Lake Treaty Camp. The tribal council who approved the camp are asserting their sovereignty and treaty rights, trying to #StopLine3 from being pushed under the Red Lake River. The community depends on their clean water sources and has been vocal in their opposition […]

Line 5 D-Day: May 12—Will Enbridge shut it down or will the public do it for them?
by Barbara With on May 9, 2021 in Badger Democracy, Citizen Media, Enbridge, Environment, pipelines, Treaty Rights
By Barbara WithMay 9, 2021 In three days, Canadian oil corporation Enbridge Energy Ltd. faces a deadline to shut down a four-mile segment of pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac in northern Michigan. In November 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) terminated the 1953 easement that allowed […]

#StillUs: We have not been defeated
by Barbara With on April 13, 2020 in 2020 Dem Primary, 2020 Elections, Badger Democracy, Bernie Sanders, Citizen Media, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Environment, First Amendment, Free Speech, pandemic
April 13, 2020 by Michael Mertes On April 11, 2020, Bernie Sanders urged his supporters to follow through and vote for him, even though he suspended his campaign: My name will be on the ballot. That’s the way it is in all of the remaining states that hold primaries. We would like to get as […]

Dear Bernie, There’s Something We Simply Cannot Do Without You
by Barbara With on March 22, 2020 in 2020 Dem Primary, 2020 Elections, 2020 General Election, Badger Democracy, Bernie Sanders, Citizen Media, Constitutional Rights rollback, corporate fascism, Corporate Takeover of Wisconsin, Editorial, Election Integrity, Environment, Free Speech, Guest Column
March 22, 2020 by Deborah Ierace Dear Bernie, Firstly, thank you so much for all you have done for the world. I want to say how much I respect you. As your campaign slogan so well explains, it’s “Not Me. Us.” Today I’m compelled to write to you about us. I can’t tell you how desperate the […]
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