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We open reflecting on the horrific climate generated fires burning in Los Angeles as we record the show. The scale of the fires is unprecedented, yet they are already being politicized by Donald Trump as families are being evacuated, a likely preview of future presidential efforts to divide us when we need unity to make it through such horror and…
Welcome back! We head into 2025 with our eyes wide open and ready to organize for the future Wisconsin communities need. We begin with a discussion of the tragic violence in New Orleans on New Years Eve. Robert offers some insights on MU pollster Charles Franklin and former MJS journalist Craig Gilbert’s discussion on polling lessons from the 2024 election….
Happy Holidays! See you in 2025! Join Citizen Action Today! Citizen Action welcomes our new Healthcare Campaign Coordinator, Timothy Faust. We are thrilled to introduce our new Healthcare Campaign Coordinator, Timothy Faust to lead our statewide healthcare organizing. Timothy was born in Appleton, and has a professional background in healthcare, tech, political campaigns, reproductive health, independent wrestling, and haunted houses….
We open with a discussion of the latest horrific school shooting, this time, it’s in our backyard. We also discuss the significance of the latest Enbridge oil pipeline spill, Attorney General Josh Kaul announces a $1.7 million settlement with a sleazy Milwaukee landlord, and we preview next year’s state budget fight. We welcome Danny Akenson, a field organizer with GROWW…
Join Citizen Action Today! Work for Citizen Action of Wisconsin Green Bay Area Organizer Welcome Back Citizen Action Driftless Organizer, Kristie Tweed I am thrilled to return to Citizen Action of WI as the Driftless Co-Op Organizer! As many of you know, I left in April to serve as the Campaign Manager for Rep. Steve Doyle. The good news? We…
We start with discussion of the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealth. We talk about at the immediate public response, connect to the unaddressed healthcare crisis, and the proliferation of guns in America. In Wisconsin, we focus on the upcoming state budget battle and how Gov. Tony Evers has real power in the budget because it is the only legislation…
Join Citizen Action Today! Work for Citizen Action of Wisconsin Green Bay Area Organizer Attend a Governor Tony Evers State Budget Listening Session. Milwaukee, Tuesday, December 10th, 5:30pm – 7pm; ThriveOn King, 2153 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive. Ashland, Thursday, December 12th, 5:30pm – 7pm; Ashland High School, 1900 Beaser Avenue. Virtual, Monday, December 16, 2024 02:00 PM;…
As we prepare for Trump 2.0 Robert and Matt project some of the most important federal and Wisconsin battles of early 2025. From collective bargaining rights to health care to climate change, there will be a number of pivotal battles that we can win if enough good progressives get off the sidelines and get directly involved. Plus, what are the…
Chris Gooding, a Marquette University theology professor and union steering committee member. Tom Content – Executive Director of Citizens Utility Board. Before we welcome our two guests, Matt and Robert discuss the state of Wisconsin’s long term revenue crisis. This week we learned that Wisconsinites pay less of their income in taxes than ever in the history of the…
