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A Sense of Place: Mike McCabe Runs For Wisconsin Governor

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Joanne Boyer

“We have to challenge the political forces that have made the system the way it is today,” said Mike McCabe as he made the announcement of his candidacy for Wisconsin governor from his family farm in rural Wisconsin. Find out more about his people powered campaign to make government work for all the people and not just a few power brokers. Continue reading →

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July 4, 2015: We Are Once Again Called To Reclaim Our Democracy

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Joanne Boyer

A great Jesuit once asked, “Where is it we think our dead have gone? Do we think they remain buried in the ground, or is their spirit alive with us today?” There can be little argument that Bernie Sanders’ stop in Madison, Wisconsin on July 1, 2015 reverberates with the message of “Fighting Bob” La Follette and his speech from July 4, 1897. Continue reading →

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