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BOBFEST 2015

BOBFEST 2015 By Virginia Kirsch Bobfest 2015 occurred September 19 in Madison’s historic Breese Stevens Field. It is the fourteenth year for this unique event. Hundreds of people came for a fun day oF progressive politics and music. Bobfest is named after Robert M. “Fighting Bob” La Follette, who presented many speeches in many parks and fairgrounds throughout Wisconsin 100 years ago. He fought to put government back in the hands of the people. Once again, Wisconsin is in the hands of moneyed forces that obey special interests and buy politicians for themselves. The need is great to turn the tables on those who put profits ahead of ...

BOBFEST 2015

BOBFEST 2015 By MW Editorial Staff Mark your calendar: Saturday, September 19 is Fighting Bobfest 2015 at Breese Stevens Field, Madison. Time is 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. It is back by populist demand and is sponsored by The Progressive magazine and The Cap Times. Speakers include: Russ Feingold, Lizz Winstead, John Nichols, Mark Dimondstein, Scot Ross, Ed Schultz, Senator Tammy Baldwin, Kevin Alexander Gray, Jesse Hagopian, Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Jim Hightower, John Fugelsang, Rep. Mark Pocan, Young Gifted & Black Coalition and Ruth Conniff, editor of The Progressive. You can expect a full day of inspiring speakers, singers and musicians, ...