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Citizen Action Statement on Charging Decision in Shooting of Jacob Blake

For Immediate Release: January 6, 2020 Contact: Robert Kraig, (414) 322-5324, robert.kraig@citizenactionwi.org Milwaukee: Late yesterday afternoon Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced his decision not to criminally charge the police officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back this summer. Citizen Action of Wisconsin stands in solidarity with Jacob Blake, his family and friends, hundreds of thousands…

Bill Kaplan: New Year’s resolution, bipartisan cooperation

Hope is in the air with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, President-elect Joe Biden and a new Congress. Biden said: “Brighter days are coming. But it’s going to take all the grit and determination we have as Americans to get it done.” He promised enhanced national educational and vaccination efforts, using all the powers of the federal government. Moving forward, Biden…

“Will Gov. Evers’ budget invest in green jobs” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast

Battleground Wisconsin · Will Gov. Evers’ budget invest in green jobs We review Congress’ inadequate COVID relief bill that was immediately trolled by Trump, calling it a disgrace and demanding $2000 relief checks he has previously opposed. The Fox con has now cost the state $1.4 billion for nothing aside from a failing real estate project. We ask the question…

“Sinking Snake Oil Ship” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast

Battleground Wisconsin · Sinking Snake Oil Ship We check in on the federal COVID-19 debate in Congress. After months of failure, are the nation’s lawmakers about to deliver meaningful relief? Claire presents new research quantifying the deep financial hardship the pandemic has inflicted on American families and why the failure of political leadership is so devastating. The Electoral College declared…

“Trump enablers scheme & sue to overturn election” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast 

 Battleground Wisconsin · Trump enablers scheme & sue to overturn election We review a surreal week that saw Texas and 17 states sue Wisconsin and other states where Trump lost narrowly to overturn the election. In Wisconsin, Rep. Tussler, the chairman of the Assembly Elections committee, is holding a sham hearing Friday, and has already said he is willing…

“Vos’ COVID-19 plan fails Wisconsin” Battleground Wisconsin Podcast

 Battleground Wisconsin · Vos’ COVID-19 plan fails Wisconsin We discuss the adolescent and divisive COVID-19 legislation introduced by Robin Vos and Assembly Republicans that cuts funding for school districts and fails to address the historic pandemic bludgeoning Wisconsin families. We review Trump’s illegitimate lawsuit which seeks to change the rules of the game after the election and throw out…

Trump & Republicans Attack Wisconsin Election Workers

Battleground Wisconsin · Trump & Republicans Attack Wisconsin Election Workers We have a special interview with Wisconsin Election Commissioner (WEC) Mark Thomsen about Trump and the GOP’s baseless accusations that every Wisconsin election clerk conducted illegal election activities. Wednesday evening, Republican WEC commissioners asserted, with no evidence, that Milwaukee and Dane County would illegally restrict access to GOP recount observers….