Sacramento’s State Capitol West Steps was the gathering spot for over two thousand supporters of the striking collective bargaining Wisconsin workers. A “We Are One” solidarity candlelight vigil brought more supporters to the capitol than was expected.
As tens of thousands of people continue their protest in Wisconsin they begin their second week of demonstrations. In Sacramento and other cities in California supporters plan to show their solidarity with Wisconsin collective bargaining state workers.
Chants of “You take on one of us, you take on all of us! We are one!” and others rang out at various times throughout the vigil. Solidarity was the theme for the night and similar events are being planned through major cities in California, Ohio, Indiana, Florida and the wave keeps going from one state to another.
Representatives for collective bargaining groups gathered in front of the capitol building while opponents of the solidarity demonstration stood on the other side of 10th Street. Both sides were civil to each other and police officers were stationed on each side of the street.
A podium was set up in front of the capitol and speakers came to the
In 2007, when Obama was running for president he said,
PopoutIs it the shoes? We got the shoes. Madison. Capitol. Saturday. 3PM. Be there.
The dedication of students to delay, decry, disrupt, demand, disengage, dick-around and deliberately dissemble draws on a deep deposit of determination.
My drive and desire to debate, describe, direct, dissuade, distract, differentiate and dangle inducements is definitely dangerously diminished.
Deriously.
Is that enough with the Ds?
Mos def. (Just stop it.)
The Second Wall: I’ve hit it. You might be wondering what The First Wall was. That’s fair. I wrote about The First Wall here back in November. I was curious, so I reread it. As it turns out, these two walls are remarkably similar. But The Second Wall has an added feature: Six months’ degradation of teachers’ mental and emotional states. We’ve become weaker.
But what happens to the students? They are energized by this. I am convinced that there is a direct, yet
Please join us this Monday February 24 at 8:00 PM EST.
If you cannot listen LIVE you can listen on Archive
Please join us for a very important show on the state of Education in America. This show will cover the Charter school scam, attack on teachers’ unions, the For Profit University scam and a critical analysis of the Obama administration’s Race to the Top scheme. Public education continues under threat of being more and more under corporate influence; we will explain why. We are fortunate to be joined by Educational Scholar and author, Dr. Danny Weil, this episode. Dr. Weil will break things down to the lowest common denominator regarding education and much more. Please tune in to this show…you won’t want to miss it. Preventing these attacks starts will a solid foundation of knowledge regarding these issues. Your World News will
In these difficult times, retirees across the country are proud to support public sector workers.
We value the work these men and women do every day. They keep us safe. They teach our grandkids. They care for us when we are sick. They don't make shareholders wealthier; instead, they make our communities stronger.
I know times are tough, and my generation understands sacrifice. We were brought up to lend a hand for the greater good. But we draw the line when sacrifice is borne so unevenly. For all the attention given to public service workers, more should be paid to the tax breaks and sweetheart deals politicians give away and the perks they keep for themselves.
We must draw the line when politicians try to score political points by attacking collective bargaining rights. Ask any union retiree, and they will tell you how a voice on the job allowe
Rally to Save the American DreamIn Wisconsin and around our country, the American Dream is under fierce attack. Instead of creating jobs, Republicans are giving tax breaks to corporations and the very rich—and then cutting funding for education, police, emergency response, and vital human services. On Saturday, February 26, at noon local time, we are organizing rallies in front of every statehouse and in every major city to stand in solidarity with the people of Wisconsin. We demand an end to the attacks on worker's rights and public services across the country. We demand investment, to create decent jobs for the millions of people who desperately want to work. And we demand that the rich and powerful pay their fair share. We are all Wisconsin. We are all Americans. This Saturday, we will stand together to Save the American Dream. Be sure to wear Wisconsin Badger colors—red and white—to show your solidarity. Sign up today to join in! |
