We open the show with immediate reactions to the full scale invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin, and the odd split on the conflict in the Trump-era GOP. Is the backing of Putin by Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump himself, and others the new normal in Republican foreign policy? We welcome new WEAC president Peggy Wirtz-Olsen for her first interview on…
Sometimes, the back-and-fourth of politics can be exhausting, and frustrating. This week we talk a bit about that through a range of topics. From the State of the Tribes address in Wisconsin’s capital, to climate change, to the ongoing fight against teaching painful yet true U.S. history. It’s true, sometimes ignorance is a privilege afforded to some, not all. P.S….
For those who believe the primary challenge is not that the choir is unorganized, but that the choir is too damn small, we bring good news! Our Board of Directors has chosen Sulma Arias to be the next director of People’s Action. I’ve always kept a short list of my favorite organizers. When I think about who is on that…
We welcome Courtney Hayward and Tanya Atkinson from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin to the show to talk about the impending threat to reproductive healthcare in Wisconsin. In addition to the looming threat to Roe v. Wade by a lawless right-wing Supreme Court, the State Legislature introduced a Texas style ban, which could end reproductive freedom even if Roe is…
For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 16, 2022 Contacts: Robert Kraig (414) 322-5324, robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.orgLink to press statement here Madison, Wis. – Below is a statement from Dr. Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, on two Republican-sponsored bills regarding Medicaid enrollment. “Today the State Assembly will vote on two bills that would move Wisconsin backwards at the expense of…
RSVP to attend Citizen Action’s Lobby Week Join Citizen Action of Wisconsin for our 2022 Lobby Week to speak to Democratic state legislators about everyone having healthcare and for a bold reconstruction of our economy into a green economy that creates good paying jobs and combats climate change. Commitment: Attend the Pre-Lobby Training on February 23rd at 5:30pm-7pm or watch…
Contact your state legislators and urge them to co-sponsor the Wisconsin Climate & Jobs Package! RSVP for Citizen Action’s Lobby Week, Feb. 24th – March 4. THE ISSUE There is an overwhelming scientific consensus that we face runaway climate change unless we start a bold transition very soon and achieve dramatic reductions in greenhouse emissions by 2030. While many Wisconsin…
Listen now. Black History Month is here, though it’s also a point of tension within the state government. While Republican lawmakers have resolved to water down the month, the Legislative Black Caucus begs to differ. We also touch on the Milwaukee mayor’s race, which is just a few days away on Feb. 15. Overall, one thing is quite clear: The…
Please make a donation to Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Friday, February 11th Primary Election Get Out The Vote Weekend! Vote by next Tuesday, February 15th Click here to find your polling location. You can register to vote at your polling location. Join Citizen Action Southeast Co-op members volunteering for endorsed candidate Juan Miguel Martinez on Saturday, Feb. 12th, 10am RSVP…
We expose a series of GOP bills that will take lifesaving health care away from thousands of Wisconsin working families in the middle of a pandemic to appease the big business demand for poverty wage workers. We welcome Wisconsin Election Commission commissioner Mark Thomsen to discuss his experience fighting to protect democratic and fair elections and his call to all…
