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This Is Far From Over: Chalkupation at the Capitol
A few dozen activists chalked the sidewalks outside the Wisconsin State Capitol Sunday afternoon after Steve Books, a Madison veteran and peace activist was arrested, handcuffed, cited and released Saturday for writing “This is Far from over” in chalk on the public sidewalk. The citation issued was for “other conduct prohibited” under Wisconsin Administrative Code […]
Friday, August 10
Joint Committee on Finance Committee members 10:00 AM 412 East State Capitol 13.10 Wisconsin Statutes Meeting Department of Employee Trust Funds– Robert J. Conlin, Secretary The Department of Employee Trust Funds requests a supplement of $2,702,500 SEG in fiscal year 2012-13 from the Committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(u) to the department’s automated operating system appropriation […]
Privatization of Voting Machines Threatens Wisconsin Election Integrity
Last week Wisconsin’s Government Accountability Board, the state’s election authority, held two public meetings to demonstrate new electronic voting machines to be used in Wisconsin. Dozens of citizens concerned about election integrity attended the demonstrations and tried to raise their questions, but most were told that the meeting was simply for demonstrating the machines, not […]
For Scott Walker, Tea Party Ideology Trumps Patriotism
By Jacob Barnes Elected on a campaign of ‘free market’ economics and ‘limited government’ catch phrases, Scott Walker has gone to truly remarkable extremes to prove his loyalty to Tea Party ideology. He showed his true colors by proudly sporting an American Flag shirt imported from China in this year’s Independence Day parade in Menomonee […]
A Fearless Sifting and Winnowing About My Country: July 4, 2012
By Michael Kissick As we discuss politics with each other, it is important to realize that there is more complexity possible than just left and right. If we add just one more dimension, then a much more nuanced picture to guide discussions of how we should construct society emerges (see figure below). As an example […]
Dear Capitol Police: Sorry About the ‘Divide and Conquer’ Thing
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. I bet we’ve all heard this before. It played itself out Monday in the Wisconsin Capitol building. Since the recall elections, the Capitol Police have shown a renewed interest in those of us who keep returning day after day to sing and hold signs and […]
Let Them Eat Brats: The Wisconsin Way to Legislative Unity
Legislators from both sides of the aisle gathered at the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday for an afternoon brat cook-out designed to promote unity and heal divisions after a very contentious legislative session and recall election. Dubbed the “Beer and Brat Summit,” the event was announced during Governor’s victory speech after last week’s election and was […]
Wisconsin: New Year, Same Stench
June 5, 2012 What we got tonight in Wisconsin was the same old stench, coming from the same old corner of the room. To wit, there was a huge turnout (highly favorable to the Democratic candidate Barrett), in fact they’re still waiting in line to vote in Milwaukee and elsewhere nearly two hours after poll […]
Not Wavering: Prominent Researcher Stands by Her Story
Integrity: The Child Scott Walker Left Behind is a story that continues to be investigated by the WCMC. As updates are available, we will post them to our site. The first “Scott Walker Integrity” article was published last Saturday by the WCMC. For the record, the WCMC reported on a statement received directly from Dr. […]
Recall Reflections
This morning I woke early. Today is a day Wisconsin has waited a grueling 16 months to arrive at, and if we are successful, a day we declare Wisconsin Independence Day. June 5, 2012. As a Wisconsin woman Veteran and SEIU Healthcare Wisconsin Nurse, I am proud to have been one of the Wisconsin Winter […]
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