New Capitol Police Chief Dave Erwin has really put his stamp on the new job since taking over from Charles Tubbs. Unfortunately for the people of Wisconsin and the Constitution it is serious far right turn. Oppression of free speech, no matter what side or what topic is never ok and Chief Erwin needs to [...]
I attended my first ever candidate announcement the other day when Vicky Selkowe declared her candidacy for the 48th assembly district, replacing Joe Parisi. Even though I am not in the district, I wanted to see what a “formal announcement” was all about. Vicky gave a very good speech, she stressed two aspects that were [...]
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I received this in my email today and wanted to share it for a couple of reasons. The first is do not get too down or too up, whatever finally happens in the Kloppenburg race. Secondly, Cottage Grove got a mention, and I take some pride in that! Because of our protesting, calling, writing, knocking [...]
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I was recently given the opportunity to sit down with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Mr. Trumka was very cordial and positive and had plenty to say about the state of the union and what started in Madison and has blossomed throughout the country and the world. Mr. Trumka gladly took all of our questions and [...]
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Governor Walker came out last week with a union busting bill – Lots more information here. A couple of things have been overlooked in the reporting of this story. One thing here: We know that Walker is trying to bait us by mobilizing the National Guard, hiring an Ohio security firm to staff any facility [...]
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The Spring Primary is less than a week away. With the questions surrounding the poll released by Joe Parisi\’s campaign, I thought I would take a “scientific” poll. I personally am supporting Scott Mcdonell for Dane County Executive. I think he best understands the term “the commons’ and is not scared to stand up to [...]
