The conservative think-tank Wisconsin Public Research Institute (WPRI) has issued a report on the failings of education in Wisconsin, just days before Governor Walker is slated to release his 2013/2015 state budget proposal. You might expect, given that the governor has been talking for months about using the budget to expand Milwaukee-like voucher programs...
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WPRI Surveys Private Schools, Concludes “Wisconsin is Failing to Help Students with Disabilities”
$$ Voting Made Easy: Empowering the 99%
I’m about to buy a lawn mower, but I don’t want my money used to attack Wisconsin workers and families. There are several lists of companies to avoid when making purchasing decisions, such as companies led by people who gave big donations directly to the Walker campaign. Buying local is usually a wise decision,...
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Media Matters: “The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Completely Ignored ALEC’s Role In Wisconsin’s Voter ID Bill”
Rep. Mark Pocan has called ALEC a “”dating service” for right-wing politicians and corporations who exercise undue influence over state law by crafting “model” legislation behind closed doors.” – source According to a recent analysis of state news outlets by Media Matters, journalists have done very little to find out what ALEC does behind...
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A Wisconsin Fable: The Wolf and the Lamb
A post by Skibent Children are often taught lessons of life through stories that connect with their own experiences. Often these stories are in simple context but have great impact on learning through association. Aesop’s Fables offer lessons that teach fairness and respect for all with concern for the common good of friends and...
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ALEC rat hunt leads to interview with MacIver’s Brian Fraley on Koch money in Wisconsin
This is another fine video from Arthur of the facebook page SSWIDTMS. He’s the man who brought you video of Joel Kleefisch’s voter fraud in the Assembly. It’s a video of the ALEC rat hunt, coordinated as part of a nationwide Occupy Wall Street action against ALEC [if you're still rather unfamiliar with this...
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“Operation Angry Badger”: Pardon me, libertarian “think tank” but your leaks are showing
A plan to deliver astroturf support to Scott Walker is tucked into a lengthy fundraising plan that was just leaked from the Heartland Institute. DeSmogBlog released this document and focused on its an anti-climate science push – which was picked up by UK’s Guardian. But in reviewing its budget, I see that the libertarian...
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Indiana “Right-to-Work” Legislation Take Two
Indiana Republicans have put so called “right-to-work” legislation on a “fast track” in the hopes of having it passed into law before the Super Bowl on February 5th of this year. Republicans want to avoid negative the media attention of mass protests going on at the capital. If they want to avoid the potential...
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“That’s illegal, you know!” – Scott Fitzgerald: “Yes sir!”
This is a guest post by Bruce N. I’ve seen Bruce protesting in snow, sleet, rain, and sweltering sun at the Capitol building. If you want to learn about how to do a marathon protest, Bruce is your go-to man. He had an unusual conversation with the Wisconsin Senate’s Scott Fitzgerald today. One hour...
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