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Tag Archives: Grassroots Democray
December Profile: The American People
The progressive voice of the American people became louder and stronger in 2012. Examples abound everywhere and on every topic from voting rights to workers rights. For our December Progressive Profile, we salute the American people — with several examples — of how individuals and organizations are fighting back and reclaiming our proud progressive past. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Labor, Peace, Progressive Profiles, Thoughts on Life
Tagged Grassroots Democray, organized labor, protests, Voter ID laws, voter suppression
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August Profile: Sister Simone Campbell
The Nuns On The Bus Tour sparked a discussion about social and economic justice and cut to the root of the debate in our country today. Sister Simone Campbell calls individualism an ‘unpatriotic lie.’ Read more about her reflections and next steps as we feature Sister Simone as our August Progressive Profile. Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Profiles, Social Justice
Tagged Faithful Budget, Grassroots Democray, Nuns On The Bus, Paul Ryan, peace, Sister Simone Campbell
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June Profile: David Swanson
The “victory” of activism may not come for generations. But that’s no reason to give up on the pursuit for economic and social justice. David Swanson shares his wisdom about his life-long activism and the joy it brings. Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance Reform, Democracy, Progressive Profiles, Social Justice
Tagged activism, David Swanson, Grassroots Democray
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Wisconsin’s Marathon Race: How Will It End?
The Wisconsin marathon race is nearing conclusion. How will it turn out? Can David take down Goliath? Hang on for the roller coaster ride of the next two weeks. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Fighting Bob LaFollette, Thoughts on Life, Wisconsin Politics
Tagged Grassroots Democray, Kathy Nicholaus, Progressives, Recall Scott Walker, This Is What Democracy Looks Like, Wisconsin recall elections
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We Once Gathered 20 Million Strong To Protect The Environment
April is the time to reflect on and highlight the work of those who are fighting to keep environmental issues front-and-center. It’s a time to look back on when we gathered 20 million strong for the first Earth Day as well as to look ahead at the work that still needs to be done. Check back all month for more stories and features. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Environmental, Thoughts on Life, Wisconsin Politics
Tagged Earth Day, environment, Gaylord Nelson, Grassroots Democray, On The Commons, Progressives, Wisconsin politics
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The Advancement Project: On The Front Lines of the Voter ID Battle
Voter photo ID laws laws are part of comprehensive campaign to deny the vote to millions for partisan gain – essentially sacrificing the health of our democracy to win elections. So says Judith Browne Dianis, co-director of The Advancement Project. Read our interview with her in Wisdom Voices Spotlight to learn more about this issue and how to fight back against this assault on our democracy. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, FEATURED, Voting and Electronic Voting Fraud, Wisdom Voices Spotlight
Tagged Grassroots Democray, The Advancement Project, Voter ID laws
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They’re Back: Those Wonderful People In Wisconsin Who Will Not Give Up
Those incredible people in Wisconsin continue to inspire us and show us what democracy looks like. They were back to mark the anniversary of Governor Scott Walker’s anti-union legislation and to look forward to the recall election in June. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Labor, Wisconsin Politics
Tagged American Labor Movement, Grassroots Democray, Scott Walker, This Is What Democracy Looks Like, We The People, Wisconsin demonstrations, Wisconsin recall elections
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March Profile: Eugene V. Debs
As we await a spring revival of the Occupy Movement, a look back at the life and times of Eugene V. Debs reminds us that the fight for the 99 percent has long been waged. Read our March Progressive Profile and ask yourself if his words from nearly 100 years ago don’t ring just as true in 2012. Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Labor, Progressive Profiles, Social Justice, Unions
Tagged American Labor Movement, Eugene Debs, Grassroots Democray, human rights, Occupy Movement, organized labor, Progressives, protests
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The Fraud of ‘Voter Fraud’
Elections cannot be free and fair unless they are open to every eligible voter. Photo ID requirements erode the integrity of elections. Just why are all these photo ID laws being passed in Republican-controlled legislatures across the country? Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Social Justice, Voting and Electronic Voting Fraud
Tagged ALEC, Grassroots Democray, Voter ID laws, voter suppression
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