Response to SCOWI Decision on Absentee Ballots/Drop Boxes
The recent decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court prohibiting the use of absentee ballot drop boxes and leaving the question of assistance in completing a ballot is unconscionable! Wisconsinites with disabilities and others who need help to vote who were particularly impacted by the court’s ruling prior to the April 2022 primary election and they will continue to be impacted.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) brought the original case, and the Federalist Society brought a second. Why would WILL and the Federalists want to limit how Wisconsinite’s ...
Brewski’s for Godlewski
Join Sarah July 19, 5:30 PM-7 PM, Mosinee Brewing Company
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WISCONSIN: PETRI DISH FOR THE NATION
For generations Wisconsin has been the home of my ancestors and relatives. They were among the
first to “pioneer” the state coming from Pennsylvania where generations before had befriended
Indigenous peoples and lived in harmony with them after fleeing autocracies in other countries. Their humble message has always passed down through generations: ALWAYS KEEP SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE . It is my earliest recollection of what I heard over and over at family reunions.
Other ancestors came from Norway. Those Wisconsinites always emphasized working ...
The Legacy of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
As you may or may not know, a committee has been working on a way to adequately preserve the legacy of our Chief Justice.
After 2 years, the work has been completed.
The Reading Room of the Wis Historical Society has been dedicated to her with a portrait of her on display.
A website honoring her life has been developed, ShirleyAbrahamson.org
A traveling exhibit is now on display in Wausau after a month in Madison. In September it moves to UWM and City Hall in Milwaukee and then onto other cities throughout Wisconsin.
A prize in her name has ...
Northcentral Chapter of WI Poor People’s Campaign
After attending the Poor People's Campaign led Poor and low-wage workers' assembly and Moral march on Washington and to the polls on June 18th, I have had cause to reflect on where I stand at this moment in history. I have come to believe humanity ebbs and flows as a tide, and on that day, I saw the beginnings of righteousness flowing down as a river, and justice like a mighty stream.
I have never once shied away from speaking my mind. I have also never once been afraid to dive headlong into uneasy and controversial discussions even to the unintentional ruffling of ...
Rally Cry In Wausau
Around five hundred people took to the 400 Block on Sunday, July 10, to voice their outrage regarding the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. As one of the organizers of this event, I cannot even find the words to say how proud I am of the youth I engaged with. You rock. To the familiar faces I saw, thank you for your ongoing engagement. Thank you to several of our local groups who reach out with information and help. You’ve looked at the adversity in the area and turned it around in a meaningful way. i admire you. On a personal level, thank you to my daughter who stood ...
Become a Poll Worker
We trust election results because we trust election officials.
In Wisconsin, 1,852 municipal clerks have been trained to administer elections. Some municipalities are large enough to have deputy clerks, who are also trained. Each polling place has multiple election workers who are also trained regarding Wisconsin election laws and must be certified by the municipal clerk. These clerks and poll workers are our friends and neighbors who step up to help with a vital civic process.
Now, a new “army” is being recruited and trained by partisan actors who question the ...