Monday, March 28, 2011
Daily Kos: Wisconsin -- How To Get Petitions Signed By The Cart-Full
Daily Kos: Wisconsin -- How To Get Petitions Signed By The Cart-Full
"I've found that the best place to collect signatures is outside polling places during elections. Instead of having to go look for people, they are coming to you -- sometimes in droves. Instead of wondering whether they are eligible to sign the petition, you can rest assured because they're walking to vote. Instead of getting them one or two at a time per household, you're sometimes getting them as fast as you can get people to sign. You can put in a full 12 hour day, and start signing people up as early as 7 in the morning -- even before they get to work. In essence, when done fully, such a project will result in petitions by the cart-full, especially for an issue as well publicized as that of recalling the white-right poster villains."
"I've found that the best place to collect signatures is outside polling places during elections. Instead of having to go look for people, they are coming to you -- sometimes in droves. Instead of wondering whether they are eligible to sign the petition, you can rest assured because they're walking to vote. Instead of getting them one or two at a time per household, you're sometimes getting them as fast as you can get people to sign. You can put in a full 12 hour day, and start signing people up as early as 7 in the morning -- even before they get to work. In essence, when done fully, such a project will result in petitions by the cart-full, especially for an issue as well publicized as that of recalling the white-right poster villains."
Indiana Dems To Return Home With Big Concessions From GOPers | TPMDC
Indiana Dems To Return Home With Big Concessions From GOPers | TPMDC
"Even with the concessions, Bauer said Democrats are probably not going to vote in favor of Daniels' education reforms, or other parts of the legislative agenda they railed against from across the Indiana border. But Republicans don't need their votes -- they have a big enough majority to pass anything they want -- but they do need the Democrats in the room to get a quorum. They'll get that now, but Bauer says Democrats have made their point, and shifted the Republican-led agenda back in their direction.
"We've protected working people from a march to the minimum wage. We've protected collective bargaining rights for Hoosier workers and teachers. We've softened the blow to public schools and prevented a bill for private takeover of public schools," he said. "This timeout gave millions of Hoosiers a real voice in their state government.""
"Even with the concessions, Bauer said Democrats are probably not going to vote in favor of Daniels' education reforms, or other parts of the legislative agenda they railed against from across the Indiana border. But Republicans don't need their votes -- they have a big enough majority to pass anything they want -- but they do need the Democrats in the room to get a quorum. They'll get that now, but Bauer says Democrats have made their point, and shifted the Republican-led agenda back in their direction.
"We've protected working people from a march to the minimum wage. We've protected collective bargaining rights for Hoosier workers and teachers. We've softened the blow to public schools and prevented a bill for private takeover of public schools," he said. "This timeout gave millions of Hoosiers a real voice in their state government.""
Conservative columnist: "Perhaps we all looked away too quickly" from Wisconsin - JSOnline
Conservative columnist: "Perhaps we all looked away too quickly" from Wisconsin - JSOnline
"Walker may have won on policy," Zito writes, "yet Republicans could face massive losses nationally if they don't win those Wisconsin recalls."
"Walker may have won on policy," Zito writes, "yet Republicans could face massive losses nationally if they don't win those Wisconsin recalls."
State stops collecting union dues, starts charging more for health care - JSOnline
State stops collecting union dues, starts charging more for health care - JSOnline
"Madison - Gov. Scott Walker's administration is no longer collecting dues on behalf of state unions and as of Sunday began charging employees more for health care and their pensions, even though nonpartisan legislative attorneys say the changes are not yet law.
Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch said Monday administration attorneys have determined the law is now in effect. State workers will receive paychecks April 21 that reflect the changes, he said in a conference call with reporters."
"Madison - Gov. Scott Walker's administration is no longer collecting dues on behalf of state unions and as of Sunday began charging employees more for health care and their pensions, even though nonpartisan legislative attorneys say the changes are not yet law.
Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch said Monday administration attorneys have determined the law is now in effect. State workers will receive paychecks April 21 that reflect the changes, he said in a conference call with reporters."
Who Screwed the Middle Class? | Mother Jones
Who Screwed the Middle Class? | Mother Jones
"Can we point to specific pieces of legislation or specific agency decisions that have retarded wage growth? In fact, we can—things like tax policy, financial deregulation, the decline of antitrust enforcement, and anti-union rulings by the NLRB all played a role. By themselves, though, these just aren't enough to account for what's happened. So what's the smoking gun when it comes to the impact of politics on wage stagnation and growing income inequality?
I think Lane Kenworthy fingered the right culprit a few weeks ago: the abandonment in recent decades of full employment as even a rhetorical goal of American economic policy:"
"Can we point to specific pieces of legislation or specific agency decisions that have retarded wage growth? In fact, we can—things like tax policy, financial deregulation, the decline of antitrust enforcement, and anti-union rulings by the NLRB all played a role. By themselves, though, these just aren't enough to account for what's happened. So what's the smoking gun when it comes to the impact of politics on wage stagnation and growing income inequality?
I think Lane Kenworthy fingered the right culprit a few weeks ago: the abandonment in recent decades of full employment as even a rhetorical goal of American economic policy:"
David Callahan: Ohio's Voter ID Law and the 2012 Election
David Callahan: Ohio's Voter ID Law and the 2012 Election
"Last year, Demos Senior Fellow Lori Minnite published a groundbreaking book with the blunt title The Myth of Voter Fraud. Minnite's research in multiple states confirmed the observations of veteran election officials in Ohio: voter fraud is not a significant problem in U.S. elections.
What is a threat to our electoral system are deliberate efforts to disenfranchise voters for partisan gain. And make no mistake: That is what is happening in Ohio."
"Last year, Demos Senior Fellow Lori Minnite published a groundbreaking book with the blunt title The Myth of Voter Fraud. Minnite's research in multiple states confirmed the observations of veteran election officials in Ohio: voter fraud is not a significant problem in U.S. elections.
What is a threat to our electoral system are deliberate efforts to disenfranchise voters for partisan gain. And make no mistake: That is what is happening in Ohio."
County Executive Scott Walker's $25,000 dirty deal with Bears-Stearns
County Executive Scott Walker's $25,000 dirty deal with Bears-Stearns
Posted on Facebook by: 540,000 To See Scott Walker out of WI, January 2012
http://www.mcguigan.org/Column-Bears-Stearns-Walker-25000.html
Is there any limit to how many scandals and dirty deals we have yet to learn about Walker? It's been 41 days now and new stories keep coming to light at the same rate as when this whole thing began, you think the controversy would have slowed down for Walker and the rest of... the GOP but if anything there's more material each day for us to talk about.
Posted on Facebook by: 540,000 To See Scott Walker out of WI, January 2012
http://www.mcguigan.org/Column-Bears-Stearns-Walker-25000.html
Is there any limit to how many scandals and dirty deals we have yet to learn about Walker? It's been 41 days now and new stories keep coming to light at the same rate as when this whole thing began, you think the controversy would have slowed down for Walker and the rest of... the GOP but if anything there's more material each day for us to talk about.
Maine Department Of Labor Quietly Removes Mural Over The Weekend
Maine Department Of Labor Quietly Removes Mural Over The Weekend
"“The mural has been removed and is in storage awaiting relocation to a more appropriate venue," said LePage Press Secretary Adrienne Bennett in a statement provided to The Huffington Post. "Workers and employers need to work together to create opportunity for Maine's 50,000 unemployed. We understand that not everyone agrees with this decision, but the Maine Department of Labor has to be focused on the job at hand."
"This is government censorship at its worst," said state Rep. Diane Russell (D), who has been an outspoken advocate on labor rights."
"“The mural has been removed and is in storage awaiting relocation to a more appropriate venue," said LePage Press Secretary Adrienne Bennett in a statement provided to The Huffington Post. "Workers and employers need to work together to create opportunity for Maine's 50,000 unemployed. We understand that not everyone agrees with this decision, but the Maine Department of Labor has to be focused on the job at hand."
"This is government censorship at its worst," said state Rep. Diane Russell (D), who has been an outspoken advocate on labor rights."
'Griftopia': The Financial Crisis Easily Explained : NPR
'Griftopia': The Financial Crisis Easily Explained : NPR
Posted on Facebook by US Uncut Ohio
This book is informative, funny, and very well-written. It does a great job describing the "long con that is breaking America."
"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance;" President Madison declared, "and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” Reading "Griftopia" is a gre...at way to acquire Madisonian power."
Posted on Facebook by US Uncut Ohio
This book is informative, funny, and very well-written. It does a great job describing the "long con that is breaking America."
"Knowledge will forever govern ignorance;" President Madison declared, "and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” Reading "Griftopia" is a gre...at way to acquire Madisonian power."
“This is Economic Treason”: 500,000 March in London Protesting Public Spending Cuts and Corporate Tax Dodgers
“This is Economic Treason”: 500,000 March in London Protesting Public Spending Cuts and Corporate Tax Dodgers
"As many as 500,000 protesters marched in London on Saturday to protest Britain’s deepest cuts to public spending since World War II. The protests come after U.K. officials estimated corporate taxes would be reduced even as it tackles a $235-billion deficit and plans to cut more than 300,000 public sector jobs. Meanwhile in the United States, protesters gathered in 40 cities on Saturday to oppose tax cuts for the wealthy amid budget cuts to public services."
"As many as 500,000 protesters marched in London on Saturday to protest Britain’s deepest cuts to public spending since World War II. The protests come after U.K. officials estimated corporate taxes would be reduced even as it tackles a $235-billion deficit and plans to cut more than 300,000 public sector jobs. Meanwhile in the United States, protesters gathered in 40 cities on Saturday to oppose tax cuts for the wealthy amid budget cuts to public services."
From Poll Taxes To Voter ID Laws: A Short History of Conservative Voter Suppression
From Poll Taxes To Voter ID Laws: A Short History of Conservative Voter Suppression
"– Wisconsin, The Kochs and the 2010 Election: Last fall ThinkProgress reported that a coalition of Wisconsin Tea Party and Koch-funded groups, in an effort to stop “voter fraud” and prevent “stolen elections,” was planning a sophisticated voter caging effort that would use GOP lawyers and Tea Party volunteers to challenge the eligibility of voters at polls in the state. Earlier that year, the same groups were instrumental in defeating a voter protection law that would have criminalized any attempt to use force or coercion to “compel any person to refrain from voting.” One prominent Tea Party member behind the voter caging effort that “since the voter law did not get passed this year… we can still do this.”
"– Wisconsin, The Kochs and the 2010 Election: Last fall ThinkProgress reported that a coalition of Wisconsin Tea Party and Koch-funded groups, in an effort to stop “voter fraud” and prevent “stolen elections,” was planning a sophisticated voter caging effort that would use GOP lawyers and Tea Party volunteers to challenge the eligibility of voters at polls in the state. Earlier that year, the same groups were instrumental in defeating a voter protection law that would have criminalized any attempt to use force or coercion to “compel any person to refrain from voting.” One prominent Tea Party member behind the voter caging effort that “since the voter law did not get passed this year… we can still do this.”
Public employees are wild card on April 5 and beyond - JSOnline
Public employees are wild card on April 5 and beyond - JSOnline
"In other words, we're talking about a large and highly engaged electoral force with a presence in every corner of the state. These voters are not monolithic, of course. But their sheer numbers suggest that to whatever degree they are mobilized by the budget fight or driven further left politically, Republicans could pay a measurable price at the ballot box."
"In other words, we're talking about a large and highly engaged electoral force with a presence in every corner of the state. These voters are not monolithic, of course. But their sheer numbers suggest that to whatever degree they are mobilized by the budget fight or driven further left politically, Republicans could pay a measurable price at the ballot box."
Report: Wis. Supreme Court Race Running Close In Internal Polls | TPMDC
Report: Wis. Supreme Court Race Running Close In Internal Polls | TPMDC
"As we've noted, a state Supreme Court election would not normally be major news. But in the wake of Walker's legislation, and the political protests that gripped the state and attracted national attention, the court race has quickly turned into a proxy political battle. Conservatives are supporting Prosser, a former Republican state Assembly Speaker, and liberals backing Kloppenburg."
"As we've noted, a state Supreme Court election would not normally be major news. But in the wake of Walker's legislation, and the political protests that gripped the state and attracted national attention, the court race has quickly turned into a proxy political battle. Conservatives are supporting Prosser, a former Republican state Assembly Speaker, and liberals backing Kloppenburg."
Help get Kloppenburg elected to the WI Supreme Court
Help get Kloppenburg elected to the WI Supreme Court
We have just over a week. Here's what you can do, in order of importance:
We have just over a week. Here's what you can do, in order of importance:
JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
JoAnne Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Kloppenburg for Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Don’t fall for it – A look forward as Governor Walker telegraphs the Republican gameplan of distraction and dirty tricks | This is What Democracy Looks Like in Wisconsin
Don’t fall for it – A look forward as Governor Walker telegraphs the Republican gameplan of distraction and dirty tricks | This is What Democracy Looks Like in Wisconsin
"they know that anything that can pull our energy back to chanting and carrying signs takes it away from collecting signatures, making phone calls, and doing the work it takes to win elections.
What can we expect to come? As I see it, there are two tactical moves from the Republicans we can anticipate:
1: Without a doubt, outside groups will jump in right before the April 5th Supreme Court election with shocking negative anti-Kloppenburg ads. Don’t be surprised, and don’t give the opposition the satisfaction of seeing us freak out. There will probably be very little time to respond in the media and at the phones. Volunteer now with the Kloppenburg campaign so you’re on their lists, and in their phonebank system, so you’ll be ready to help in the most productive way when the attack comes."http://www.kloppenburgforjustice.com/
"they know that anything that can pull our energy back to chanting and carrying signs takes it away from collecting signatures, making phone calls, and doing the work it takes to win elections.
What can we expect to come? As I see it, there are two tactical moves from the Republicans we can anticipate:
1: Without a doubt, outside groups will jump in right before the April 5th Supreme Court election with shocking negative anti-Kloppenburg ads. Don’t be surprised, and don’t give the opposition the satisfaction of seeing us freak out. There will probably be very little time to respond in the media and at the phones. Volunteer now with the Kloppenburg campaign so you’re on their lists, and in their phonebank system, so you’ll be ready to help in the most productive way when the attack comes."http://www.kloppenburgforjustice.com/
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