We discuss the political implications of Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win in Georgia. What are the new opportunities that a larger Senate majority present? We talk about President Biden’s push to move the first Democratic Presidential primary to South Carolina in 2024. Does it create a more equitable process? What does it say about whether Biden will run for a second…
Citizen Action welcomes new Driftless Co-op Organizer, Kristie Tweed Kristie has always been politically active. She remembers debating politics with her Dad over the dinner table when she was 10. Throughout the years she tried to canvas or phone bank when she could while working and raising a family. After local school board meetings became contentious over masking, she began…
We discuss growing tensions within the illegitimate Republican Legislature between the old Scott Walker and Trumpist factions. Speaker Vos finally testifies on Trump’s efforts to overturn the Wisconsin 2020 election, becoming the last witness to be interviewed by the historic January 6th Committee. Meanwhile the Wisconsin Election Commission deadlocks and blocks (for now) MAGA Republican Representative Janel Brandtjen’s scheme to…
Attend Citizen Action’s Virtual Annual Meeting, Sat. Dec.10th, 10am – Noon Citizen Action members and supporters from around the state are invited to join us virtually for our Annual Member Meeting on December 10th at 10am for a review of our collective accomplishments in 2022, a preview of the 2023 Organizing Revival, and to get engaged to lead the way…
We are thankful for our listeners this holiday season. We appreciate your support for over a decade. This week the gerrymandered leaders of the State Legislature said they wanted to cut taxes for the wealthy, including Republican Senate Majority Leader Devon LeMahieu calling for a regressive flat tax that economists found will cut taxes for the top 3% and raise…
Election 2022 RECAP: What Happened? What’s Next? We had a great time this Wednesday evening celebrating the work that was done during the 2022 election cycle! Folks from around the state and county joined us as we looked back on this cycle with joy, pride, and gratefulness. Our goal was to have a fun evening, and for everyone to leave…
As the 2022 election results continue to come in, the voters deliver a split decision. We continue our analysis of the election and what it portends for governing and the future of democracy. We look at why inflation didn’t kill Democrats in the election and how Biden’s policies played a role in midterm success, even if not fully understood by…
Happy Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th Thank You to all our 2022 Election Volunteers! Congratulations to Kristin Deprey, a member of the Citizen Action Northwest Organizing Cooperative, for winning Milwaukee Bucks tickets for knocking more doors than any other volunteer this fall! It will be Kristin’s first Bucks game. Kristin went out on 6 separate occasions, including GOTV, and…
We unflinchingly evaluate the 2022 election in Wisconsin, both the good and the bad. We celebrate the high turnout and overall surprisingly strong performance of Democrats in Wisconsin and nationally, from the Governor Tony Evers victory to a possible Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate. We also don’t hide our deep disappointment in the close loss of Mandela Barnes and…
GOTV Weekend Vote Tuesday, November 8th More information on voting early. You can register to vote at your polling location. Citizen Action members attend Bernie Sanders Get Out The Vote Rally At UW-Eau Claire on Friday Watch new Citizen Action video running in Eau Claire media. It’s time to vote Wisconsin! Vote by Tuesday, Nov. 8th. “We can either vote…
