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Wisconsin: The Governor Has Laws in Place to Rule as Dictator

Wisconsin: divided over budgets and workers rights, but one law presents a common and even greater threat.

(LONDON) - The governor of Wisconsin defies court orders and exhibits imperious and law defying behavior.

But new legislation would mean previous laws granting medical, religious, or philosophical exemptions to vaccination would be repealed.

Pay Teachers More

This update is to note that in nearly thirty years, nothing has changed!

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Last month Jerry West wrote a piece titled (“US Extremism Not Surprising") As part of the comments, the relative efficacy of teachers came up.

When the subject of teachers and unions appeared I offered this analysis: “Jerry and Kevin: The two of you are now arguing about money going into education. I think money is, in a fundamental sense, the least important factor...'

General Strike Called in Wisconsin

Wisconsin governor Scott Walker appears to be unconcerned about the looming general strike and continues to push his program forward vigorously.

(PATAGONIA) - A general strike against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s program to eviscerate unions and social services is now a certainty. The only questions remaining about the strike are the timing and extent.

GOP Says No To Distressed Homeowners and Consumers

The legislation to kill these programs is likely to pass the House, but its fate in the Senate is uncertain.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives are trying to terminate funds for foreclosure-prevention programs that help families fend off foreclosure and trying to strip the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of its funding before it even opens its doors.

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) has helped about half a million homeowners remain in their homes, while another eight million families are at risk of losing their homes.

America is Not Broke

The truth is, there's lots of money to go around. LOTS.

(MADISON, Wisc) - Contrary to what those in power would like you to believe so that you'll give up your pension, cut your wages, and settle for the life your great-grandparents had, America is not broke.

US Veterans Against The War

Action Alert: Tell WI National Guard to stand with public employees.

(MILWAUKIE, Wisc. ) - Iraq Veterans Against the War talked to the crowd in the occupied State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, expressing solidarity with students and workers fighting to protect public-sector unions.

Tell the Wisconsin National Guard to stand with public employees. Call or send an email urging Brigadier General Donald P. Dunbar of the Wisconsin National Guard to stand with public workers, not against them.

Federal Lawyers and Wisconsin Residents Willing to Fight Back Needed

Where are the criminal complaints to the US ATT?

(SALEM, Ore.) - For several years now we have watched attacks on our constitutional and civil rights from all levels, both from the public and private sector.

The Tea Party and America`s Return to the `Good Ole Days`

“The best way to control the opposition is to lead it ourselves.” — Vladimir Ilyich Lenin

(CINCINNATI) - In Wisconsin, State Police cars are searching for missing legislators. The fist pounding on the door in the middle of the night, reminders of Germany, 1936.

A state governor is tape recorded taking orders from an Israeli billionaire. Children in state after state are being packed like cordwood into crowded classrooms as schools close.

Majority in National Poll Back Employees in Public Unions

71% of Democrats opposed weakening collective bargaining rights; 62% of Independents also opposed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A New York Times and CBS poll has fund that a majority of Americans support the employees in public unions. The nationwide poll found that most Americans and most independents support the embattled workers.

Constitutional Right of Association Protects Wisconsin`s Workers

Even GOPSTER -governors and would-be party- dictators now forced To amend attack on Collective Bargaining.

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - Be completely clear on how you understand what is underway in the Wisconsin attack on worker rights.