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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Michael Moore: The Smug Wealthy Have Gone Too Far -- And We're Finally Fighting Back | Economy | AlterNetMichael Moore: The Smug Wealthy Have Gone Too Far -- And We're Finally Fighting BackBy tryin...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Celebrate the end of Koch-fueled Americans for Austerity Bus Tour | Solidarity WisconsinCelebrate the end of Koch-fueled Americans for Austerity Bus Tour Please SHOW UP EARLY so we can greet their ...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Some legislators may face successful recalls, both sides say | Defend WisconsinSome legislators may face successful recalls, both sides say At least some of the Wisconsin state senators who are bei...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Attacking Teachers Reveals Cost Less Than in ’81: Albert R. Hunt - BloombergAttacking Teachers Reveals Cost Less Than in ’81: Albert R. HuntBy Albert R. Hunt - Mar 6, 2011 8:01 AM PTBloomberg Opini...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Wall Street Journal: “Wisconsin Not in Fiscal Peril” | Defend WisconsinWall Street Journal: “Wisconsin Not in Fiscal Peril”by kmatt2 people liked this“There’s a good amount of political theater in ...

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abclocal.go.com - March 6, 2011 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Chicago area letter carriers joined a rally against a proposal that would end collective bargaining rights for many Wisconsin state workers. About 150 letter carr...

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - Yet another poll in Wisconsin, this time commissioned by a free-market think tank, the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute, shows voters disapproving of Gov. Scott Walker, and saying he should comp...

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dekerivers.wordpress.com - I grew up when America came together in the early evening to watch ‘Uncle’ Walter Cronkite anchor the CBS Evening News. At one point in his long career the well-respected journalist stated his pro...

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boingboing.net - 20 lies from Scott WalkerCory Doctorow at 5:24 AM Sunday, Mar 6, 2011 A heavily-linked and cited list of 20 lies told by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker makes for good Sunday reading. The cynicism...

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morningstaronline.co.uk - He told tens of thousands of protesters that "Madison is only the beginning."The crowd roared in approval as Mr Moore hailed demonstrators for standing up to Republican Governor Scott Walker's legi...

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weac.org - If you went to the WEAC Facebook page on Saturday or Sunday you would have found some great reporting of events from Saturday’s rally at the State Capitol, the protest of Scott Walker’s appearance ...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Michael Moore in Mad Town. « Fred Klonsky's blog Michael Moore in Mad Town.by Fred KlonskyStill not posting. Here’s Michael Moore’s speech from Madison yesterday when 70,000 protesters showed up on...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Washington DC: Congressional Black Caucus Stands In Solidarity With Wisconsin Workers « Larry Miller's BlogWashington DC: Congressional Black Caucus Stands In Solidarity With Wisconsin WorkersFiled...

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democraticunderground.com - Edited on Sun Mar-06-11 09:02 PM by kpete Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators Important Notices: By par...

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defendwisconsin.org - Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee and president of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, has issued the following statement regarding the rights of workers and the value of uni...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Please Attend Sen. Vukmir/Rep. Sensenbrenner Town Hall Meeting Monday Night « Larry Miller's BlogPlease Attend Sen. Vukmir/Rep. Sensenbrenner Town Hall Meeting Monday Nightby millerlfMonday evening...

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millermps.wordpress.com - Mar. 4 2011 By RICK UNGAR Forbes In what may be the result of one of the great political miscalculations of our time, Scott Walker’s popularity in his home state is fast going down the tubes. A Ras...

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financialfeed.net - Posted by Amy Morris on Mar 6, 2011 in Economy, Finance13 unions were sent notices on Friday to layoff 300,000 state workers.On his threat to issue dismissal notices to unions that represent worker...

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archmil.org - Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki, archbishop of Milwaukee and president of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference, has issued the following statement regarding the rights of workers and the value of uni...

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greenbaypressgazette.com - Gov. Scott Walker's biennial budget is creating some concern among municipal officials who are just beginning to understand its impact."We're preparing for the worst-case scenario and hoping for th...

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thepilot.com - By Bill Johnston Special to The Pilot It is time - past time, in fact - that I speak my mind about the situation in Wisconsin. I do so from personal experience, an experience which dramatically alt...

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tweetdeck.com - Coopmike48#WeAreWI #WIUnion #WEAC Wisconsin's children are at the core of our struggle. We want them to have a better future and they make Wisconsin a great place. How have you explained the past 3...

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shorewood.patch.com - Efforts to gather the 21,000 signatures needed to recall state Sen. Alberta Darling began in Shorewood Saturday, as volunteers and petitioners canvassed neighborhoods armed with clipboards. Leader ...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Thank you, Michael Moore… Wisconsin, Thank you. United… Video « Continuing ChangeThank you, Michael Moore… Wisconsin, Thank you. United… Videoby gatorbonbcThank you, Wisconsin. Thank you, Michael M...

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dekerivers.wordpress.com - Being that it is Sunday, and I am reading more about the proposed Wisconsin state budget, the following question comes to mind. What would Jesus think of the budget proposal put forth by Governor W...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Some of 3/6 Week’s Walker Budget Events « Larry Miller's BlogSome of 3/6 Week’s Walker Budget EventsFiled under: Scott Walker — millerlf @ 7:52 pm Event list for opposing Walker Budgets(Last update...

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jsonline.com - March 5, 2011 8:13 p.m. | Republicans are on the offensive these days. Emboldened by their success at the polls and energized by the tea party activists in their midst, the GOP faithful have set ou...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Politics and Publics | FiredoglakePolitics and Publicsby masaccioJohn DeweyThere is a disconnect between our people and our politics, as Jon Walker points out after almost every national poll. Peop...

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jsonline.com - March 6, 2011 | The next generation of Wisconsin teachers and other public employees, a sector long blessed with one of the most generous retirement plans in the country, may be facing an entirely ...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Why employee pensions aren't bankrupting states | McClatchyWhy employee pensions aren't bankrupting statesBy Kevin G. Hall | McClatchy NewspapersWASHINGTON — From state legislatures to Congress to ...

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online.wsj.com - The leader of the 14 Wisconsin Senate Democrats who left the state last month to block legislation that would curb public-employee union rights said the senators plan to return "in the relatively n...

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bigeducationape.blogspot.com - Wisconsin Wants Compromise | Solidarity WisconsinWisconsin Wants Compromise The recent vow by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) that he "can't compromise" with Democratic legislators on union rights ...

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dailykos.com - Please, contribute $8 to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin to help recall eight Republican state Senators.Photo by Melissa RyanThe common characteristic of the constituent parts of the Democratic c...

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schooltechconnect.com - It's about policy, politics, and practice in education. I want to spark more engagement, dig deeper, and energize more teachers about the political context of our work and the transformative power ...

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