Defend Wisconsin News Round Up

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Monday, June 27, 2011

Monday morning news round up

NYC Protest Walker at RNC fundraiser Tuesday June 28 4-8pm, 781 5th Ave between 58th & 60th ST

Fighting Bob - How low can we go?

Michael Feldman's daughter lets Walker know how we all feel about him. This is real, not photoshop.

A Day At Devils Lake With Scott Walker 6-25-11 - video

Solidarity Sing Along says: Help Needed!

Prosser Domino 1 – Who is next?

Wisconsin Jobs Now - Facebook page demanding Governor Walker to invest in good jobs for Wisconsin now.

OpEdNews - Article: ALEC: One Stop Shopping For Legislation Meant To Be Shared By Each And Every State

The gall of recalls

General Strike Posters Dealing With On-going Unrest in Wisconsin and the Middle East |

Politifact: Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca says two-thirds of Wisconsinites strongly opposed Governor Scott Walker rated as "False"

The last straw: A letter to the Wisconsin State Journal

Cenk Uygur - Republicans Declare War On The Middle Class // Current

Corporate Report Wisconsin

In the meantime Governor Kasich tells AFP-Ohio members they've made a real difference - video

The Daily Page | Madison, Wisconsin • View topic - Blaska orchestrating a confrontation at the Capital Tomorrow

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Reince Preibus To Raise For RNC At Manhattan House Party

Rally to Demand Extension of Unemployment Benefits

Mining company says project on hold until Legislature changes law - JSOnline

Fighting Bob LaFollette Film 1924

Get to know the other side: Kim Perreau-Maillette-Simac running against Jim Holperin

Shug Avery - God Is Trying To Tell You Something


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News Round Up Special: Walker's Budget




See how each county is impacted by Walker's budget





Photo from Ashwabenon protest against Governor Walker today


Photo below from budget signing protest today in Green Bay




















Photo from Fox Valley Metal Budget protest



On page 10 (page 30 of the PDF), Walker line-item vetoes the ability for the JFC to extend UW's participation in WiscNet beyond 2013.




Mobile update June 26 shows dozens of protesters waiting for Scott Walker to arrive at a Green Bay-area manufacturing plant Sunday afternoon to sign the state budget.






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Prossergate: Day 2

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Saturday evening news round up



Dan's Changed - Jennifer Shilling's new TV ad








Protesters greet Gov. Scott Walker at Devils Lake State Park.






On a lighter note: The Tea Party Recruitment Song


Home Page of Fond du Lac TEA Party.  Did you know they're hosting a special event on July 10 at 1 pm?

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Why Defend Wisconsin News Round Up?

1. Because someone had to.

Putting together links to news stories about what has been taking place in Wisconsin since mid-February 2011 was something that had to be done.  My favorite news website is www.politicalwire.com which brings together best political stories nationwide.  Having been an avid, regular reader of Political Wire, when Wisconsin Protests began, I knew that a website bringing together relevant news about the situation in Wisconsin had to exist yet it was missing.  I am glad that DWNRU can plug that "hole".    

2. History

Facebook provides an unbelievable, never seen before opportunity to share information.  But once the story is "shared" on Facebook it goes away.  Additionally, considering the furious pace with which new stories were coming out in February and March, I knew that sharing each of these stories would be an overload, an overkill of sorts for my Facebook friends.  Therefore it seemed that putting together all of these headlines together in one place and releasing them in chunks made the most sense.

Additionally, the Archivist in me feels that it is important to preserve these news stories as resource for future readers, researchers and historians, who will look at what is happening in these, by no measure ordinary times, and will see how the events unfolded, how they were covered, who said what and in what order.  

3. Communication

To my great satisfaction, DWNRU is being read nationwide, which means there are people in Virginia, California and everywhere in-between, who are paying attention to what is going on in Wisconsin.  That part of the puzzle is vital.  After all, if you did something and nobody knew about it, the impact of your action will not be as significant.  DWNRU brings together news about Wisconsin Protests that is relevant, timely and regular.

4. To bring together local voices

Rock County and more specifically, Janesville area where this blog originates, has its share of talented, passionate people who are excellent writers.  Bringing local voices together and giving them a bigger stage has been a wonderful opportunity for me to share opinions of real people with the rest of the state and the world.  Whether it is Vivian Creekmore's Love Letters or John Jenks' musings about the relationship between Scott Walker, Paul Ryan and Ayn Rand, these are thoughts worth reading and I'm glad to be able to help share these with a wider audience.

Thank you for continuing to count on Defend Wisconsin News Round Up to provide you with the regular round up of news relevant to Wisconsin Protests and thank you for helping us spread the word about this site.  For our part we will continue to work hard to make sure Wisconsin remains as Bob LaFollette called it: "Laboratory of Democracy"! 
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Prossergate

The day started with the news that recently re-elected Justice Prosser allegedly grabbed fellow justice by the neck | WisconsinWatch.org



It did not take long for calls for his resignation to begin: David Prosser Must Resign For Choking Justice Bradley

What next? Four Ways Justice David Prosser Can Be Removed From Office

David Prosser Must Resign For Choking Justice Bradley - Facebook page

Wisconsin citizens: Call for Supreme Court Justice David Prosser to step down from the bench

Demand Information on the status of the investigation of David Prosser

Argument between state Supreme Court justices got physical - JSOnline

An Open Letter to Justice Bradley « segwayjeremy

Would like to speak to Justice Prosser?  Call 608-266-1882

Other famous instances of choking include:

The Boston Strangler (1968) Trailer

ESPN Classic - The 'Choke' Artist



UPDATE: Prosser: Reports false that he placed hands on neck of other justice - JSOnline
UPDATE II: Bradley says Prosser choked her - JSOnline
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Friday, June 24, 2011

Friday night news round up

Meanwhile in New York...Gay Marriage Bill Passes In New York: Senate Passes Bill Allowing Same Sex Marriage


The Scene Near Stonewall Inn

While back in Wisconsin...Solidarity Sing Along still going strong - WKOW 27

And guess what...Let's Welcome Scott Walker to New York!

Support Russ Feingold for WI Governor


Walker to sign budget bill at firm run by convicted felon - JSOnline

Walker to veto budget provision on pay for disciplined cops - JSOnline



Two Hunger Strikers, Madison, Wisconsin, first day of summer, 2011

In the meantime US Senator Ron Johnson Defers Himself Enough Compensation To Cover Costly Senate Campaign

And just like that... Budget signing moves to different Green Bay business | Defend Wisconsin

2 Army Vets jailed after setting up camp near the Veterans Museum | Defend Wisconsin

Sen. Larson, Fellow Legislators Request Floor Vote to Extend Unemployment Benefits

Business as usual in Fitzwalkerstan: Republicans draw remap lines in secret

Sly In The Morning: The Walkers Remodel

Koch BOYCOTT Action! – A Pictorial of YOUR $$ Power!

6/24 Teamster Nation: WI solidarity with NJ

Citizen Action of Wisconsin | Statewide List of Volunteer Opportunities for Recall Elections

Crazy supports funny...Glenn Beck, TV and Radio Host supports an #OnionPulitzer

Citizen Action of Wisconsin | Battleground Wisconsin Podcast | Press Room

Teacher contract stirs emotions | Superior Telegram | Superior, Wisconsin

9 States Where Awful GOP Policies Will Actually Drive Up the Abortion Rate |  Yes, Wisconsin is on the list.

Stand With Wisconsin > OPEIU

Biz Beat: Budget serves up tax break for wealthiest Wisconsinites

Can the Union Bill Be Rolled Back?

The Story Of The Wisconsin 14: Behind The Scenes

Challenges filed against GOP recall candidates' nomination papers - JSOnline

Vote for your favorite protest sign...ISTHMUS | The Daily Page | 2011 Madison's Favorites Poll

GOP Tries To Remove For Filming Then Gives Corporations More Power!! Please SHARE!!

Recall Scott Walker Planned Recall Committee
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A Few Of My Daily Reads and Watches

There are all sorts of things available for political junkies. This is not my entire list but those I sample regularly including the following. What are you reading and watching?

http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/



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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Thursday night news round up

A Great Big Win for Labor and (Real) National Security: 40,000 TSA Screeners Go Union | The Nation

Where's Walker? Protest Walker! SHAME!! Budget Signing in Green Bay!

Wanted in Wisconsin: Recall Leadership from WisDems, Unions, PACs « Badger Democracy

Where's Walker?  Gov. Walker in town tomorrow

Are you talking to me?  Wis. Bill Would Allow Guns At Festivals, Zoo

Zien denies causing capitol disturbance

In the meantime in New Jersey...Daily Kos: Thousands protest as New Jersey Assembly prepares to vote on pension and health care bill

We Are Wisconsin's first television ad...Shelly Moore: A Teacher for a Change - video

Pulitzer Prize for Onion...Mother Of Slaying Victim Glad It Was Onion Reporter Who Knocked On Her Door Half An Hour After Funeral

Bloombergville says "thank you" to Walkerville for drawing a line in the sand

Long-lasting heart-shaped balloon in Capitol is ‘symbol of our fight’ for protest movement | Defend.Wisconsin

How Tent Cities Are Revitalizing Sit-In Activism

Walker signs bill ending racial profile tracking program

Landlords applaud Wisconsin preemption bill that would undo Madison renters' protections - Isthmus |

Sen. Fred Risser and Representative Mark Pocan to introduce legislation to roll back the changes to Collective Bargaining that occurred earlier this session.  http://www.thewheelerreport.com/releases/June11/0623/0623pocanrisser.pdf

Send a Citizen Veto Letter to Governor Walker

One Billion Americans For Clay Matthews Sacking WI Governor Scott Walker

Wisconsin loses: The GOP budget shows its contempt for citizens - Isthmus | The Daily Page

Scott Walker provides counseling to college graduates...Brown Bag Lunch #28\\

Union, business group ask Walker for unemployment veto in budget - JSOnline



Easy as 1,2,3 - Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

Someone Is Driving Up Gas Prices (hint:  Koch Brothers are involved)

Sly In The Morning: Today's Public Enemy Number One: ED LUMP

Sly In The Morning: John Nichols - Middle-Class Under Attack

Sly In The Morning: Kathleen Falk - Wisconsin's Culture Of Alcoholism

Wisconsin, the law, and Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson » peoplesworld

Fox and Walker - so perfect together...Open for Business - Fox Business Tours Badger Meter of Milwaukee

My veto letter to Governor Walker on the state budget

TAKE BACK WISCONSIN - Senator Jon Erpenbach video

Editorial: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker should veto policy from budget | Appleton Post Crescent | 

Collective Bargaining: Real People. Real Impact.

Irony in Fitzwalkerstan...Concealed Carry Bill Signing Concealed from Public

PressTV - Quick Facts: Who backs Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's campaign against unions?


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My Recent Follow Up Letter to Rep. Knilans

Hello Representative Knilans,

I’ve reviewed this budget and disagree with you entirely with your obvious disregard of people not just in your District but the entire State. This pittance of a gesture towards Janesville Issues and Senior Care informs me that what you claimed to run on is and was a total basket of lies. With regard to your work habits; I do not doubt that you put plenty of hours in but not for anyone except your radical few Constituents that somehow managed to get you elected and a hope that somehow the Koch Industries will take pity on you like the did with Dan Conry. Ooops! he is no longer at WCLO and it appears they did not help him either.

I told you some time back the Dan Conry would not be around for too long. It’s been said that politicians can fool some of the people some of the time but not all the people all of the time. With Governor Walker’s polls quickly dropping into the manure that surrounds him and many of this new Republican Party; your stay in the Assembly will be short lived. You grew up in Janesville and as I understand it worked as a line worker and later in Supervision. You went to our schools Our Janesville culture is and always has been a sense of LIMITED GOVERNMENT large enough to take care of the needs of the people and caring about others less fortunate.

You, Walker, The Fitzgeralds, Prosser, and Amy Loudenbeck are ushering in BIG GOVERNMENT as you strip away local government rights. Did you not take political science or study any history at all? You and your Republican Counterparts have laid to rest any thought of Small or Limited Government that pragmatically expands or contracts as needed. Not only have you strangled Local Governments; you are now embarking upon the creation of an Authoritarian State…Your choice to join the DARK SIDE is understood. The easy vote for your Constituents was not made. You are part of a movement that has been likened to another’s rise in power during the 1930’s and 1940’s in Germany. Those rascals first came for teachers, unions, and others they demonized as the cause of their woes. The idea that you would sink this low and not see what you have done is amazing. I prefer to live in a clean environment with great teachers for my grand kids and a police force that should not have to fear reprisals with concealed carry. I have seen ALEC’s strategies and it sickens me. I do not want a State that resembles Somalia and that is what you are helping to create.

With regard to future votes you need to do just the opposite of what your Republican Party says to do. I am sure you will be RECALLED so I hope you have another plan for your future employment. Your days as an Assemblyman is getting closer to the RECALL PETITION and the RECALL VOTE.

It is truly sad because I thought you would have been true to your campaign promise that you would fight for jobs, the I-39 corridor, and other meaningful solutions for the unemployed, small business, and the less fortunate in Janesville. You have not and your continued disaffection for your community is appalling!

Respectfully, an Independent Wisconsin Voter,

John Jenks

From: Rep.Knilans [mailto:Rep.Knilans@legis.wisconsin.gov]
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:13 PM
To: John Jenks
Subject: RE: Thank You for Reading my Email

Hello John,

Thank you for your e-mail. As you may be aware I did in fact vote in favor of the 2011-2012 Biannual budget.

I believe this Budget is something the state can be proud of. It is good for the state and the City of Janesville. We are no longer kicking the can down the road for our children to pick up. For the first time in over a decade, Wisconsin has taken the first step forward in becoming fiscally responsible for its spending habits. We have found a solution to our inherited 3 Billion dollar deficit that does not fall on the backs of the taxpayers. I have worked hard in the past couple of months to make certain that this budget was fair to not only the residents of my district, but the State of Wisconsin as a whole.

A lot of positive goals were achieved in this budget. Goals such as saving jobs, protecting SeniorCare, protecting our community recycling program and obtaining shared revenue relief for the City of Janesville are just a few examples of what we were able to accomplish. Under Governor Walker’s initial budget Janesville received a 23.1% shared revenue cut. However, after I put persistent pressure on members of the Joint Finance committee concerning the importance of extra relief for the city. Janesville will now only receive a 15% cut under the revised budget. This is a difference of an extra 399,515 dollars back to the City of Janesville. This figure is the largest relief given back to any municipality in the state.

I hope this has addressed you concerns. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you in the future.

Representative Joe Knilans
44th Assembly District
608-266-7503

From: John Jenks [mailto:jrj524@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 1:39 PM
To: Rep.Knilans
Cc: JRJ524@gmail.com
Subject: Thank You for Reading my Email

Representative Knilans:

Thank You for reading my recent Email regarding your next Extreme Session vote. I truly hope that you vote with your Constituents even if you get bullied by the Republican Party!

John Jenks

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Tea Party = Closet Liberals?


Recently, at a gathering at my house celebrating all sorts of good things, I found myself manning the grill and standing between two friends: an avid Tea Party supporter and a liberal, proud of her involvement in  Madison protests of 1970s.  I was getting concerned that fireworks having nothing to do with the grill, were inevitable.  To my great surprise, my two friends not knowing each others' political backgrounds, quickly found common ground on, of all things, the ID bill (since signed into law).  Both couldn't stand the idea of government keeping such close track of their identity and creating guidelines and rules they needed to follow in order to exercise their constitutional right to vote. It made me think that perhaps the two ends of the political spectrum are closer than many want us may be prepared to believe. 

One of the worst things Governor Walker in Wisconsin and the right wing political machine nationwide are attempting to do, is to create an impression that there is a great big divide between the left and the right.  This view, once accepted, allows extremist politicians to place themselves at the top of their respective totem polls in order to continue to define what the view looks like from up above, and to attempt to prove to others that they belong there with the radicals as well.  But is it really so?  Are there just two points of view in America, one being THE left and another one being THE right?  

There is more than one issue that brings conservatives and liberals together.  A recent example of one such recent issue may be Arbitration.  In April, Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision affecting consumers' ability to argue with binding arbitration.  Hailed as "crushing blow to American consumers and employees" by attorney representing Public Citizen, this decision was also decried by conservative blog Varight as subjecting consumers to "unaccountable court system".  

Another issue where liberals and Tea Party supporters may find common ground is military spending, seen by both sides as wasteful and excessive.  Corporate welfare, Federal Reserve, trade agreements, Whistleblower bill and energy independence are more of the issues where liberals and conservatives have been able to find common ground.  Perhaps the time has come to finally realize that these are not anomalies but an indication of the populist paradigm re-emerging in American politics.  A paradigm that wants Government to adhere to common set of rules while protecting freedoms and opportunity for individuals.

What all of these have in common, is the concern shared by both Tea Party and Liberal activists that our government is really controlled by military and corporate interests.  Creating the false divide of "right" and "left" and using labels such as "socialism", only furthers the supposed divide and muddies the issue.  Yes, obviously there are disagreements between the Tea Party supporters and progressives, but the differences that separate the two extremes, do not negate and may not even be as important as the things that bring us together.

Visually speaking, perhaps the political spectrum is not a single line with one end being the far left and the other end being the far right, or a circle with far left meeting the far right but more of a net or a fabric, consisting of threads which sometimes come together and other times drift apart.  Through our common connections, we are all a part of a greater singular whole and we find common language through our common concerns and desires.  And when tragedy strikes, it is not attack on one, but on all because a hole in one part of the fabric damages the entire material. 

Could it be that the most determined Tea Party believers are closer to the radical liberals than both are willing to admit?  
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Wednesday night news round up

Rings true to me: If the Fitzwalkerstans were truly conservative by Kyle Henderson

Wisconsin Jobs Report by COWS
www.cows.org/pdf/bp-WisconsinJobs.pdf

PPP Poll: Wisconsin Wants To Recall Walker -- And Put Dems In The State Senate

Go Bernie: Will you help me and Senator Sanders expose the Koch Echo Chamber?

Are you a Second Class Citizen?

PSA for Teabaggers

10,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Lost Unemployment Benefits Because Republicans Sat On Their Hands

How to vote in Brown County Recall Election| Green Bay Press Gazette | greenbaypressgazette.com

Locations to Recall - Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

Unemployment up in most Wisconsin cities

New Glarus Spotted Cow has won over beer snobs and newbies alike

Sen. Larson Urges Sen. Darling and Rep. Vos to Stand with Taxpayers, Not Special Interests

HAND COUNT OF RECALL BALLOTS

Progressives Can’t Afford to Exclude the Working Class » New Deal 2.0

Increased retirements may mitigate budget reductions

Koch brothers pay to lie about high gas prices

Protest Governor Walker at Devils Lake State Park this Saturday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Walker fields at least 15 GOP requests for budget vetoes - JSOnline

Editorial: Our view: Fake Candidates | Green Bay Press Gazette | greenbaypressgazette.com

Simac Gallops Away From Debate

Solidarity Sing Along the day after a run-in with Dave Zien and Tea Party members

UW Hospital: Abortion language inserted into state budget could jeopardize OB/GYN accreditation

"March on Your Capitol Day"

Concealed carry bill draws mixed reaction as it nears OK

Meanwhile nationwide...Teamster Nation: Workers get their protest on in NJ, NY, CA, PA List

Sly In The Morning: Vicki McKenna Gets The Violence She's Been Yearning For

Numbers swell for Solidarity Singers - JSOnline

YouTube - ‪Negotiatin' Like It's 1999

‬‏Just because we shouldn't forget ... Daily Show: Fox News False Statements

Fighting Bob sues to get details on Scott Walker Florida trip |

As if you didn't know...New study: You can't live on minimum wage | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Koch Industries: Social Security Age Should Be Raised

Waukesha Fraud – Deep Throat Speaks

Concealed carry bill heads to Walker for signature

IBMadison.com : If teaching is such a sweet deal, why isn’t everyone doing it?

Legislative inaction kills jobless benefits extension | Wausau Daily Herald | wausaudailyherald.com

Isn't that interesting...Police remove Capitol metal detectors

Supreme Lawlessness

The Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Fight: Behind The Scenes

In the meantime in Wisconsin... Clergy finds Wisconsin pastor guilty of marrying gays
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AYN RAND: Concerns of many Conservatives and Baptists Part 3

I am not a follower of the Baptist Faith. I have family members that find comfort in this faith and it's pronouncements. I have family members and extended family members that are Roman Catholic, Agnostics, and Presbyterians. Many of my family are Lutherans of the ELCA tradition. I say this because it does not matter if you are a member of a faith or a Christian. You may be Muslim, Jewish, Brahmin, a follower of the Dalai Lama, or not sure or an athiest who has a moral philosophy that may be rooted in these faiths.

I bring this up because Baptists are often seen as far right Republicans. Not everyone is...Even they are concerned about AYN RAND! And the comments I've heard regarding her interviews with Wallace and Donohue have been positive. Along with an opinion from Ethics Daily I offer Tom Snyders interviews with Ayn Rand.


http://www.ethicsdaily.com/conservatives-must-choose-ayn-rand-or-jesus-cms-18020

Keep in mind that Ayn Rand's Objectivism is the behavior I have observed with our current Wisconsin State Republican Leadership. They keep saying they are creating jobs with all of their anti-First Amendment new laws. The latest update for jobs:

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Wednesday morning news round up

Meanwhile in Michigan...Detroit activists join statewide effort to overturn emergency manager law

And across the nation...Oct 6 Wash D.C. Bloombergvilles of the Future

Daily Kos: Tea Partier Punches WI Solidarity Singer in the Face

The 10 Best Cities for Families on Shine - Madison #6

Wisconsin's Most Anti-Woman Budget

What If Everyone Understood Today What Roseanne Understood Then?

Two Madison brewpubs stop selling MillerCoors beers in protest of budget provision

Democrats add another proposal to venture mix - JSOnline

Home - Tim Cullen speaks during debate on the state budget

Republicans in Legislature may try to make recalls harder - JSOnline

‘Walkerville’ served its purpose well

Wisconsin Protests Pt. 4 - video

This is what lawmaking in Wisconsin has come to

Hallis - video of a man on hunger strike outside the Capitol

The Battle Continues in Wisconsin - video

TheDailyPage.com - Wisconsin budget allows for return of bail bondsmen and bounty hunters



Stop Ryan's plan to end Medicare - page by Rep. Cory Mason

Scott Walker’s Wisconsin: Open For Business Or Turning Away Jobs? - Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

What about the poorest public workers? - The Sconz, an Isthmus|The Daily Page blog



Walkerville Leaves Behind Souvenirs of the Pizza Revolution

Penalizing Milwaukee - JSOnline

Scott Walker finds making bumper stickers is easier than creating jobs
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Tuesday morning news round up

Construction | What Will Happen Next? Notes from Janesville, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker To Cut Medicaid Without Public Hearings

Judge rules Wisconsin same sex registry is constitutional

Wis. elections board finalizes list of candidates for recalls of 6 GOP state senators :: The Republic

Walker says most voters aren't interested in recall elections and want to 'move on' - JSOnline.mobile

TAKE BACK WISCONSIN - Senator Jon Erpenbach video



Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Next Target in GOP Attack

Legislators are exporting wind energy jobs - BizTimes

On Topic: Dane County judge rules state's domestic partnership law constitutional

Wis. Democrats want to end legislature open meeting loophole

Scott Walker finds making bumper stickers is easier than creating jobs

Gov. Walker plans a ‘fair number’ of line-item vetoes of budget bill

Dane County, Madison law enforcement worried about concealed carry law - Isthmus | The Daily Page

YouTube - The Recall Song - By Ken Lonnquist

Vouchers -- Separating facts from spin

Union Members Make Outdoors More Accessible at Wisconsin Camp | AFL-CIO NOW BLOG

Volunteer for WI Poll Observing

Stop Ryan's plan to end Medicare

PolitiFact Wisconsin | Wisconsin Rep. Sandy Pasch says Sen. Alberta Darling voted to add $1 billion in spending while cutting education and health care

This is what Judicial Corruption Looks like

Editorial: Late budget changes deceive public | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com

Big Corporation: Thank a Union: 36 Ways Unions Have Improved Your Life

Phil Neuenfeldt and Stephanie Bloomingdale: Walker’s budget raises taxes on working poor, middle class

Meanwhile elsewhere in the universe...Slajov Zizek, Lady Gaga Bond Over Union Strike

From Memphis to Madison - The Struggle Continues

Bon Iver: Heart of Wisconsin

WisPolitics: Racine superintendent says voucher expansion unfair to public school students

Scott Walker’s Wisconsin: Open For Business Or Turning Away Jobs? - Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Blog

Cognitive Dissidence: Koch Brothers' Front Group Gears Up For Recalls

Walker promoting himself, not Wisconsin, on ‘Squawk Box’

New Wisconsin Budget Grants Broad Power to Gov. Walker to Remake State Health Programs | The Nation

New residency rules means deadline Tuesday for recall elections - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 

Wisconsin hasn't acted on extended jobless benefits plan - JSOnline





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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Sunday night news round up

Segway Jeremy Ryan is a hero - Facebook group

Candidates in State Senate District #8 recall election hit the streets

Vruwink column: Wisconsin's budget bill is a disappointment | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | 

Walker to host CNBC business show - JSOnline

Scott Walker’s Coronation is Complete with Publication of 2011 Wisconsin Act 21 « Badger Democracy

CNN: Wisconsin's anti-union law upheld

Americans For Prosperity Hosts Wisconsin Phonebank At RightOnline Conference

Simac - Be Prepared?

John Nichols: Alberta Darling works with Ryan to cut Medicare

Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson's dissenting opinion
http://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=66078

Candidates Knock On Doors Ahead Of Recall Elections

When We Win Wisconsin - First Draft

Life as you will live it if you embrace the Republican vision of America

Autonomous Solidarity Organization tries to sustain moment against Walker's agenda - Isthmus | 

Email suggests lawmakers knew court would act - WKOW 27:

This is what Judicial Corruption Looks like



Wisconsin to defund Planned Parenthood

Walker appoints judge to Government Accountability Board - JSOnline
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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Saturday evening news round up - NEW FORMAT

Editorial: Legislators little more than mules for special interest groups | The Oshkosh Northwestern | thenorthwestern.com


Northwestern editorial: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the business lobby Wisconsin manufacturers and Commerce is airing radio ads in support of mining legislation that overlooks one critical piece of information: the mining legislation hasn't yet been introduced. Don't worry. WMC and the mining company, Gogebic Taconite, will supply the details and the Republican leadership will designate a legislator to mule the bill in the Assembly or Senate.


Morality Crisis: Republicans Have to Choose Ayn Rand or Jesus


PoliticusUSA Sarah Jones: It’s old school to talk of ethics these days — makes me long for characters like Atticus Finch as role models for our children. Stemming from the modern morality of reality TV narratives like survival-of-the-fittest and he-who-consumes-the-most-wins, Americans are considered weak if they don’t attack first and steal all of the food for themselves, stepping over the less privileged to get more than their share. It’s social Darwinism meets Any Rand religion and it’s not pretty.





Wisconsin Wants to Repeal Child Labor Laws, Too


Care2 Robin Marty: To show how happy the Republican majorities are to make the state "business friendly" the legislature asked key business leaders what could be done to help them grow.  The response?  Repeal laws blocking teens from working more hours.


Washington for Wisconsin – Live Music from Seattle | Defend Wisconsin


Tonight at 11PM the people of the great State of Washington stand in solidarity with Wisconsin with an incredible live-streamed music event supporting the working people of Wisconsin. All proceeds go to the Senate recall election campaign.


Wisconsin, Inc.: New Republican Politics in the Age of the Recall | The Awl


Abe Sauer: Fake Democrat John Buckstaff hates Wisconsin so much he took out a $3,600 ad in the Wall Street Journal in 1986, complaining about the business climate and advocating people "escape" the state. That came a year after his business was sued by the Department of Natural Resources for air pollution.





“Recall delay really about redistricting” – Stan Milam" by We the People -- GazetteXtra



Stan Milam “It’s true that not much trumps a majority in the state Senate, but defining new legislative boundaries every 10 years based on the census tops everything. If your political party is in power, you can draw the lines ensuring a much greater chance of success at the polls for the next 10 years. If your party is in the minority, you will be shut out of the redistricting process and forced to get used to being in the minority for the next decade.
“Redistricting—or reapportionment, as it is often referred to—is the least sexy but most important priority for partisan political zealots. They pore over census figures, voter lists and existing boundary lines hours on end trying to ensure power in 10-year chunks.” 
Mayor proposes new restrictions on gun carrying in Madison


Wisconsin State Journal: The bill would allow local governments to create their own laws regarding concealed carry in public buildings, but it remains unclear as to whether they can enact ordinances that supersede a state law regarding concealed carry on private property.
The bill has left room for local governments to enact their own policies on concealed carry in government buildings.


Democrats see no need for placeholders in recall primaries - JSOnline


 "The main reason is so there's not voter confusion," party spokeswoman Gillian Morris said earlier this week, adding that "it also has to do with allocation of resources, and how both sides handle it." If just a couple of races were general elections, for example, Republicans could presumably have spent heavily and perhaps beat back the recall challenge in those districts while Democrats focused on their primaries.


Fighting Jon Erpenbach - Isthmus | The Daily Page


After about a decade in radio, he was looking for something a little more stable. Ironically, even politics seemed more stable than radio; he started work at the legislative caucus in communications, then later as an aide for Joe Wineke, then representing the 27th Senate District.
A recurring theme on signs held by anti-Walker demonstrators is to note the governor's lack of a college degree. Since that's also true of Erpenbach, does that ever rankle? No, Erpenbach says. "It's no secret that I don't have a degree."
But Erpenbach is perhaps kinder than some toward this aspect of Walker's résumé: "There are certain experiences you get along the way that do help you do your job that you'd never get in college."


Wrath of Walker's Privatized Government 


A Southeast Wisconsin County Sheriff’s office appears to be preparing for the moment the stripping of collective bargaining becomes law whether it is illegal or not. A reliable source has informed Politiscoop they are wasting no time imposing the wrath of Walker on the county employees. In the works for the department is the elimination of a work day every two weeks as they play around with the schedules. Additionally, there will only be a guarantee of two 15 minute breaks per shift, since federal law mandates that minimum. A lunch break of 20 minutes is “as assigned and at the discretion of the Sheriff”. Holidays will be no more and all that will be left is a skeleton amounting to the federal minimum standards the law requires.


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