Politics
Economic Justice and the Wisconsin Uprising
Since the uprising in February 2011, Wisconsin’s legislature has implemented a raft of legislation that denies basic rights for all working people, not just unions. The agenda advances corporate power over the interests of average families, including corporate takeover of public resources such as education.
The real occupy movement today is found in state houses across this great land where big money interests aided by faux journalistic outfits, think tanks, and lurid amounts of campaign funding run roughshod over the rights of working men and women. Ultimately, many ...
MAKING AMERICA GREAT
The presidential candidates are pontificating about making America “great.” The Republican candidate in particular has made this a theme of his campaign. Puffing up our alleged greatness is standard political campaign rhetoric. Meaningless sound bites and patriotic cliches are a common campaign strategy. It allows the politicians to avoiding meaningful discussion of actual problems and needed solutions.
There may be good reasons for candidates to avoid specifics. Too often those who did discuss the issues have lost. Policy positions are often complicated and boring. ...
CHARACTERISTICS OF A BULLY
1. Impulsive
2. Easily frustrated or annoyed
3. Lacks empathy, isn’t sympathetic to anyone’s needs or desires but their own.
4. Blames a victim for her/his behavior
5. Has difficulty following rules
6. Views violence in a positive way
7. Is motivated by power and the desire to dominate others
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Bullying involves repeatedly hurting a victim with “teasing, name calling, mockery, threats, harassment, taunting, social exclusion or rumors.”
On a national level, these bullying tactics have taken ...
WHAT TO WATCH FOR IN THIS ELECTION
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are getting most of the media attention in this frantic, frazzled presidential race. “Trump and Hillary are taking up all the oxygen, but really policymaking is getting done in the states,” says Nick Rathod, head of SiX (State Innovation Exchange).
Democrats should be on the alert. Since 2010, Democrats lost 913 states legislative seats. Republicans now control 68 of America’s 99 state legislatures—“more than at any time in our history,” according to Jim Hightower, September 2016 LOWDOWN.
There is much more to watch. ...
Don’t Be Misled by “Half-Truths!”
Things are not always what they seem.
This past Labor Day, brought to mind my friend, Roy, who used to bake pies for a popular cafeteria. Roy had a reputation for making beautiful pies, particularly his lemon meringue pies. He started work before dawn because the pies had to be done before the cafeteria opened.
One day, shortly after opening, his manager approached him with a piece of lemon meringue pie. The pie was the picture of perfection with a beautiful, tall meringue topping perched on top of lemon filling. The manager invited Roy to taste it. He did, and ...
FIGHTING BOB 2016
Please save the date: Saturday, September 17 for the 15th Annual Fighting Bob Fest.
The place is Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wisconsin.
The date is Saturday, September 17.
Fighting Bob Fest is organized by The Progressive magazine, founded by Robert LaFollette.
He gave many speeches in large outdoor meetings throughout Wisconsin. He organized people to fight for the common good. You can continue this tradition by attending.
The day will be inspiring with: nationally recognized speakers, breakout sessions, networking, grassroots organizing, live music, ...
KEEP OUR GOVERNMENT OPEN
BY KATRINA SHANKLAND
Representative (D) Stevens Point
It’s been one year since Republican legislators brazenly attacked and diminished Wisconsin’s proud tradition of open and transparent government. While many Wisconsinites were making plans for cookouts and fireworks with friends and family to celebrate America’s independence, Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee were busy unanimously voting to gut our state’s open records law, restrict your freedom to access your government, and shield themselves from the very citizens who elect them.
Fortunately, ...
INSIDE LOOK AT DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
When asked to write an article about my recent experiences at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, I found myself stuck on how to approach the piece.
Should I write it like a diary of my reflections? Should I include my emotions/opinions? What did people want to know?
To find out, I asked my friends on Facebook what they would most like to know about this experience.
Q: Watching from home, the party was able to project an image of unity the longer the convention went on. Was that your impression as well?
A: In my experience, there was more ...
TRUE CITIZENS
From The Daily Call by Mark L Taylor
Read up on the issues … Attend rallies …
Write letters to editors and representatives … Circulate and sign petitions …
Donate to campaigns … Canvass … Agitate for change …
Study candidate positions … Live their values … Honor the Constitution … Get out and vote … Drive neighbors to the polls … Stand up for the weak … Defend the environment …
Protest all wars of empire … Speak truth to power … Resist injustice …
Practice compassion … Organize … Honor our values …
Ch...
FIGHTING BOB 2016
Please save the date: Saturday, September 17 for the 15th Annual Fighting Bob Fest.
The place is Breese Stevens Field, Madison, Wisconsin.
The date is Saturday, September 17.
Fighting Bob Fest is organized by The Progressive magazine, founded by Robert LaFollette.
He gave many speeches in large outdoor meetings throughout Wisconsin. He organized people to fight for the common good. You can continue this tradition by attending.
The day will be inspiring with: nationally recognized speakers, breakout sessions, networking, grassroots organizing, live music, ...