Voting/Elections
YES BUT
It is well known the United States started the war in Vietnam based on lies the about Gulf of Tonkin. An estimated 3 million Vietnamese and 50 thousand of our own servicemen were murdered by American “leadership.” Vietnam still suffers high levels of birth defects resulting from the U.S. use of chemical weapons. Villagers – children – were burned alive with napalm.
Yes but, Putin is evil and China’s Xi Jinping is a dictator.
In the 1990’s the Clinton Administration imposed brutal sanctions on Iraq in an attempt to force Iraqi leadership to conform to U.S. ...
Poor People’s Campaign
On Saturday, March 2nd, there was a mass March & Assembly at the Capitol in Madison as part of a nationally coordinated day of action in 32 states plus Washignton, D.C.
Here in Wisconsin, we gathered at the State Street steps, individuals, groups, congregations, and unions, all ready to march.
After the march we gathered at the First United Methodist Church for a mass assembly, followed by lunch.
Forward together, not one step back!
Who has better policy ideas?
Wisconsin Assembly majority leader Robin Vos claims that Republicans have “better policy ideas for the State of Wisconsin.” He claims this will allow Republicans to continue winning elections for the legislature. But he was only putting a positive spin on being forced to accept Gov. Evers more democratic redistricting maps.
Republicans may continue to win elections despite no longer having as many gerrymandered “safe” districts. But they will not win because they have “better policy ideas.” If they win it will be because they are better at manipulating the ...
Wisconsin Happenings
The big story in Wisconsin is the new Assembly and Senate district maps. For a decade Wisconsin has had the most gerrymandered electoral districts in the country. The Republican legislature, fearing the Wisconsin Supreme Court creating a map, reluctantly passed Gov. Evers' redistricting plan – the least democratic option of those before the Court. Gov. Evers signed the bill and Wisconsin now has a much more competitive and democratic political landscape.
This didn't happen because Republicans were willing to compromise to resolve the redistricting controversy. Nor ...
Learn About Constitutional Amendments in Wisconsin
From our friends at the League of Women Voters
Elections need to be fully funded. The proposed constitutional amendment on the April 2 ballot puts our elections at risk.
Tuesday, February 27 at 6pm learn about the constitutional amendment questions that will be on your ballot April 2 and why you should VOTE NO. Speakers will discuss the constitutional amendments in Wisconsin and what we can expect next.
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Honest Debate vs Political Spin
As I have pointed out in prior articles, Rep. Tom Tiffany's positions on most issues are misguided and not in the best interests of most of his constituents. Tiffany's positions on the environment are especially harmful. His thinking is founded in partisan talking points and not good science, knowledge, and the history or what is actually happening to the environment.
I am not being partisan in making these statements. When one examines Tiffany's own words, and compares them with the facts from reliable sources, it becomes very clear he is either misinformed, ignorant or ...
NORTHWOODS PROGRESSIVES~Bigger than Roe Minocqua 2024
The Northwoods Progressives met on a bitterly cold Saturday on January 20 to show support for Women's RIGHTS!
Bigger than Roe Minocqua 2024
Our resolve is unyieldingSaturday, January 20 at 1:00 pm
We will gather at Veterans Park in Minocqua
then march to the railing across from Save More
where we will wave signs and show that
Our Resolve is Unyielding
Everyone with an interest in Women's rights is welcome to attend. Bring a friend and bring a sign with your message.
Hosts: Northwoods Progressives, Democratic Party of Vilas County, ...
WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN CONCERNS IN 2024
Recently, I asked family members and friends: What are your main concerns in 2024?
The responses centered around: climate change and the environment; unions; supporting public schools with additional funds to counter the taxpayer money going to unaccountable private schools; gerrymandering and redistricting; the slaughter of children by high-powered rifles; Social Security and Medicare; raising the minimum wage; increase the number of charging stations for vehicles; use money from the military budget for people programs—education, healthcare, childcare; as our local ...
Spiritual Fruit Not Religious Nuts
“Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.” Barry Goldwater, former Republican Senator (1909 – 1998).
Mixing religion, politics and government is bad. This has been proven many times, in many places, over the history of the world. One need ...