tortuga: May 2011

Recount ends, gives Prosser the win in Supreme Court race | Defend Wisconsin

Defend Wisconsin
Unofficial Wisconsin Supreme Court recount results give Prosser a win by 7,006 votes - 752,697 to Kloppenburg's 745,691. State election officials will meet Monday to verify the results.
Recount ends, gives Prosser the win in Supreme Court race | Defend Wisconsin
www.defendwisconsin.org
A grueling statewide recount concluded Friday that Justice David Prosser defeated challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg to win another 10-year term on the Wisconsin

We Found Alberta Darling!

Recall Alberta Darling
Come out with with We Are Wisconsin and remind Alberta Darling that her constituients are the people of Senate District 8, NOT the special interest donors who can afford a seat at her country club fundraiser.
We Found Alberta Darling!
Location: Wisconsin Country Club, 6200 W. Good Hope Road Milwaukee
Time: ‎11:00AM Monday, May 23rd

Out of Pocket Medicare Costs Double Under Republicans

PoliticusUSA
Out of Pocket Medicare Costs Double Under Republicans
www.politicususa.com
Medicare costs are going to double in every state under the Republican plan and Floridians are going to pay an extra $7,383 in medical costs.

The Siege of the Freedom Riders

The New York Times
In Opinion, Bernard Lafayette Jr. writes, "Dr. King showed how quiet strength can overcome violence, how courage can overcome fear, how peace can overcome the most awful hate."
The Siege of the Freedom Riders
www.nytimes.com
In a Montgomery church 50 years ago, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us the power of nonviolence.

Milwaukee County Democratic Party's Monthly Membership Meetin

Recall Alberta Darling
This Monday at 7 PM is the Milwaukee County Democratic Party's Monthly Membership Meeting! It's at the Pettit Center (500 S 84th St). Highlights include a presentation on voter registration by The Playground Legends. Congresswoman Gwen Moore will talk about the federal budget (via conference call), and there will be an update from Sandy Pasch's campaign for State Senate! Visit milwaukeedems.org for more details.

Patriot Act to Be Extended to 2015 in Congressional Accord

"SMALL PEOPLE" AGAINST BIG GOVERNMENT
VERY, VERY BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congressional leaders reached agreement on extending the USA Patriot Act until June 1, 2015, providing law enforcement continued powers to track suspected terrorists that include the use of roving wiretaps.
Patriot Act to Be Extended to 2015 in Congressional Accord
www.bloomberg.com
Congressional leaders reached agreement on extending the USA Patriot Act until June 1, 2015, providing law enforcement continued powers to track suspected terrorists that include the use of roving wiretaps.

YouTube - Voter ID Bill Passes Wisconsin State Senate - May 19, 2011

May 19th Virtual Lobby Day

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Can't make it today at noon? You can participate in a virtual lobby day around the budget using the link below.
May 19th Virtual Lobby Day
wfc2.wiredforchange.com
Senate Dems stand firm, set the record straight.

GAB staff recommends recall elections for three Republican state senators | Defend Wisconsin

Defend Wisconsin
The Government Accountability Board staff has recommended approving recall elections against GOP state Sens. Randy Hopper of Fond du Lac, Dan Kapanke of La Crosse and Luther Olsen of Ripon. The recall petitions against all three lawmakers are to be taken up by the board on Monday.
GAB staff recommends recall elections for three Republican state senators | Defend Wisconsin
www.defendwisconsin.org
The Government Accountability Board staff has recommended approving recall elections against GOP state Sens. Randy Hopper of Fond du Lac, Dan Kapanke of La

PR Mercenaries, Their Dictator Masters, and the Human Rights Stain

Anonymous News Network
V: Interesting article about mercenary PR firms whitewashing human rights abuses and slandering critics to silence dissent.
PR Mercenaries, Their Dictator Masters, and the Human Rights Stain
www.huffingtonpost.com
Oppressive governments are threatened by public exposure, and this means that it's not just human rights defenders but also bloggers, opinion journalists, and civil society activists who are regularly and viciously maligned.

School officials: vouchers "morally wrong"

WEAC
‎"A school choice voucher program in Racine would cost taxpayers money while hurting the academic chances of public school students, officials said during the afternoon press conference at Walden middle and high school, 1012 Center St."
School officials: vouchers "morally wrong"
www.journaltimes.com

Economic Hitmen

US Uncut-Michigan
‎"Viral Capitalism".....Yep.
Economic Hitmen
www.youtube.com
An animated interview of John Perkins, author of 'HoodWinked' and 'Confessions Of An Economic Hitman' Copyright of the audio belongs to John Perkins. For mor...

I Acknowledge Class Warfare Exists commented on Ayesha de Queiroz'slink.
PERRspectives: Republicans Push National Race to the Bottom
www.perrspectives.com
Perrspectives provides unique commentary, analysis and satire on the state of American politics and culture.

Restore the Dream

Save Benton Harbor
So far only 4 people plan on coming who eles is coming get the word out
Restore the Dream
Location: City of Benton Harbor
Time: ‎12:00PM Saturday, June 18th

'We're watching fetuses testify by ultrasound on a screen'

The Rachel Maddow Show
Unforgettable in Ohio.
'We're watching fetuses testify by ultrasound on a screen'
maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com
Red tape! Higher taxes! Government-run health care! Republicans this year have been imposing all three in their continued push to end American women's access to abortion. Last night on the show, Connie Schultz of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer told us about watching one legislative h …

Friday, May 20, 2011

Defend WisconsinUnofficial Wisconsin Supreme Court recount results give Prosser a win by 7,006 votes - 752,697 to Kloppenburg's 745,691. State election officials will meet Monday to verify the results.

Recall Alberta DarlingCome out with with We Are Wisconsin and remind Alberta Darling that her constituients are the people of Senate District 8, NOT the special interest donors who can afford a seat at her country club fundraiser.

The New York TimesIn Opinion, Bernard Lafayette Jr. writes, "Dr. King showed how quiet strength can overcome violence, how courage can overcome fear, how peace can overcome the most awful hate."

"SMALL PEOPLE" AGAINST BIG GOVERNMENTVERY, VERY BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congressional leaders reached agreement on extending the USA Patriot Act until June 1, 2015, providing law enforcement continued powers to track suspected terrorists that include the use of roving wiretaps.

Wisconsin State AFL-CIOCan't make it today at noon? You can participate in a virtual lobby day around the budget using the link below.

Defend WisconsinThe Government Accountability Board staff has recommended approving recall elections against GOP state Sens. Randy Hopper of Fond du Lac, Dan Kapanke of La Crosse and Luther Olsen of Ripon. The recall petitions against all three lawmakers are to be taken up by the board on Monday.

Anonymous News NetworkV: Interesting article about mercenary PR firms whitewashing human rights abuses and slandering critics to silence dissent.

WEAC‎"A school choice voucher program in Racine would cost taxpayers money while hurting the academic chances of public school students, officials said during the afternoon press conference at Walden middle and high school, 1012 Center St."

US Uncut-Michigan‎"Viral Capitalism".....Yep.

I Acknowledge Class Warfare Exists commented on Ayesha de Queiroz'slink.

Save Benton HarborSo far only 4 people plan on coming who eles is coming get the word out

The Rachel Maddow ShowUnforgettable in Ohio.

Defend Wisconsin
Unofficial Wisconsin Supreme Court recount results give Prosser a win by 7,006 votes - 752,697 to Kloppenburg's 745,691. State election officials will meet Monday to verify the results.

Recall Alberta Darling
Come out with with We Are Wisconsin and remind Alberta Darling that her constituients are the people of Senate District 8, NOT the special interest donors who can afford a seat at her country club fundraiser.

The New York Times
In Opinion, Bernard Lafayette Jr. writes, "Dr. King showed how quiet strength can overcome violence, how courage can overcome fear, how peace can overcome the most awful hate."

"SMALL PEOPLE" AGAINST BIG GOVERNMENT
VERY, VERY BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congressional leaders reached agreement on extending the USA Patriot Act until June 1, 2015, providing law enforcement continued powers to track suspected terrorists that include the use of roving wiretaps.

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO
Can't make it today at noon? You can participate in a virtual lobby day around the budget using the link below.

Defend Wisconsin
The Government Accountability Board staff has recommended approving recall elections against GOP state Sens. Randy Hopper of Fond du Lac, Dan Kapanke of La Crosse and Luther Olsen of Ripon. The recall petitions against all three lawmakers are to be taken up by the board on Monday.

Anonymous News Network
V: Interesting article about mercenary PR firms whitewashing human rights abuses and slandering critics to silence dissent.

WEAC
‎"A school choice voucher program in Racine would cost taxpayers money while hurting the academic chances of public school students, officials said during the afternoon press conference at Walden middle and high school, 1012 Center St."

US Uncut-Michigan
‎"Viral Capitalism".....Yep.

Save Benton Harbor
So far only 4 people plan on coming who eles is coming get the word out

The Rachel Maddow Show
Unforgettable in Ohio.