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Written by End Domestic Abuse WI, Jenna Gormal
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Friday, 23 October 2020 09:43 |
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 They urge others to do the same.
Madison – In July, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) and End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin (EA) shared the “Moment of Truth” letter, a commitment from coalitions across the country in the wake of the Minneapolis law enforcement murder of George Floyd. We indicated that the letter would serve as a guiding document for our work moving forward. Specifically, we committed to centering Black Lives Matter, which includes supporting policies that reframe the concept of public safety, including investing in community-based infrastructures to provide support in place of law enforcement.
 Recently, we learned that Embrace, a member program of both coalitions, experienced a cut in funding as well as a loss of support from local law enforcement agencies due to Embrace’s support of Black Lives Matter. Such pushback, while not surprising, is nonetheless disappointing. It is an instance of police and existing systems exercising power and control that will result in further harm to survivors of violence. We reject efforts that attempt to force us to choose between knowing that Black Lives Matter and working with legal system partners to improve responses for those survivors who engage with the legal system.
Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)-led organizations, who have led this work for decades despite being marginalized by our movement, have long experienced similar funding threats due to their advocacy. They have struggled to access critical funding sources, despite providing survivors with critical culturally specific services which parallel those offered by mainstream organizations. However, BIPOC-led organizations have largely faced those barriers without the media attention and outpourings of support that has been directed towards Embrace.
WCASA and End Abuse support Embrace, and we urge others to do the same. We invite you to join us in supporting, following the lead of, and directing resources towards BIPOC-led organizations as we seek to transform oppressive systems that inequitably fail and harm survivors. |
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Written by Green Bay Mayor's Office Press
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 10:56 |
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 Green Bay, WI - The City of Green Bay is still accepting poll worker applications from interested residents. While the City has exceeded its recruitment goal of 380 poll workers, we are compiling a list of alternates to ensure a safe and smooth Election Day. The wage for Election Day is $350 plus extra funds for completing training.
Please visit https://greenbaywi.gov/PollWorkers. |
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 10:19 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/work-from-home-s5.jpg Sales and use taxes from out-of-state retailers and marketplace providers results in more than $250 million in tax relief targeted toward lower and middle-income taxpayers.
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin
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Thursday, 22 October 2020 07:47 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/coronavirus-ventilator-s5.jpg First Patient Admitted to Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
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Written by Jeff Smith, State Senator District 31
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Wednesday, 21 October 2020 09:17 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/covid-19-protest-madison-s5.jpg Legislative Republicans continue supporting plans to dismantle Governor Evers’ efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, even while Wisconsin is experiencing a spike in cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 October 2020 09:35 |
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Written by WisDems Press, Philip Shulman
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 19:38 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/foxconn-groundbreak-s5.jpg Two years after Trump put a shovel in the ground, Foxconn is still just another big Republican politician promise left unfulfilled.
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Written by Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Courtney Beyer
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 10:34 |
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 State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and more will encourage voters to make a plan to cast their ballot.
WISCONSIN -- On Tuesday, October 20, the first day of in-person early voting, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin will kick off the “What’s at Stake” Get Out The Vote bus tour with stops across the state to energize voters.
Beginning in Madison, the “What’s at Stake” bus tour will feature a series of events with local Wisconsin leaders and campaign surrogates including State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Attorney General Josh Kaul, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, and more. At each stop, voters will be encouraged to visit www.iwillvote.com/WI to make a plan to cast their ballot.
There will be more than a dozen stops on the bus tour, including:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
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Eau Claire
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La Crosse
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
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Written by Palzewicz for Wisconsin, Chelsea Cross
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 10:22 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/flood-wi-field-s5.jpg The fossil fuel industry receives about $650 billion in subsidies and renewables only receive about 27 billion. Republicans in Congress have either not understood the issue, or they choose to ignore it.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 October 2020 10:43 |
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Written by Wisconsin DOA Communications
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 09:59 |
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http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vote-47-milwaukee-mb4-s5.jpg Next virtual public hearing will happen Thursday, October 29.
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 08:52 |
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 Gov. Evers Releases statement on denial of temporary injunction request for State's public gathering limits.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the circuit court's denial of a request by the Tavern League of Wisconsin to grant a temporary injunction on Emergency Order #3, limiting public gatherings to 25 percent of a building or room's capacity.
 “This critically important ruling will help us prevent the spread of this virus by restoring limits on public gatherings. This crisis is urgent. Wisconsinites, stay home. Limit travel and going to gatherings, and please wear a face covering whenever you have to go out.” |
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Written by Green Bay Mayor's Office Press
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Monday, 19 October 2020 18:07 |
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 Green Bay, WI - Early In-Person Absentee Voting begins tomorrow, October 20th at City Hall, 100 N. Jefferson. The hours and days are listed below and we will serve voters during those times. Voters should bring a photo ID and, if registering, photo ID and proof of residency.
Please go to www.greenbaywi.gov/elections for our voter guides and more information.
• Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, October 23, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, October 26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 27, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 28, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 29, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last day to register in Clerk’s office prior to election)
• Saturday, October 31, 10 am to 4 pm |
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