Walker Challenger Tom Barrett Sought To Weaken Unions In Milwaukee

In a proposal obtained by BuzzFeed, the city of Milwaukee looked to end collective bargaining on overtime hours and pensions. “Collective bargaining at work,” says Barrett spokesman.

Rosie Gray a year ago 1 response

Kathleen Falk Goes On Air Wisconsin Democratic Primary

One of Scott Walker’s challengers goes up with a statewide cable buy. Her opponent, Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, has yet to release a TV ad in the run-up to the May 9 primary.

Rosie Gray a year ago 2 responses

Romney’s SWAT Team Closes Out The Primaries

A handful of staffers moved from state to state in the final weeks, dogging Santorum and whipping local Republicans into shape. The downside: They’re not leaving much behind.

Zeke Miller a year ago 1 response

Can Democrats Roll Back The Right In Wisconsin?

A tough primary and Scott Walker’s deep pocketed allies may make it hard.

Rosie Gray a year ago respond

Wisconsin Dems Speculate That “Union Thugs” Will Scare Walker Away From Brewers Opening Day

In union-built Miller Park, no less!

Rosie Gray a year ago 1 response

Scott Walker’s High School Yearbook Photo

Are those puka shells?

Rosie Gray a year ago 30 responses

Scott Walker: The Recall "Has Made Us Stronger"

The embattled Wisconsin governor gave a rare interview on the topic of the upcoming recall election to the Christian Broadcasting Network. A difficult moment that’s part of God’s plan?

Rosie Gray a year ago 5 responses

For Wisconsin Crowd, Romney Invokes “Union Bosses”

Romney knows his audience in Wisconsin, where organized labor is a dirty word for Republicans. “The recall has definitely sucked all the oxygen out of the political room,” says a local politico.

Rosie Gray a year ago 1 response

Romney Makes Gains With The Base

Finally, conservatives start to coalesce behind Romney.

Zeke Miller a year ago respond

Romney, Ryan Accused Of Bribing Voters With Sandwiches

Wisconsin Democrats have filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Board. “SUBGATE”!

Rosie Gray a year ago 12 responses

Romney Starts The Clock On The General Election

Nomination almost certainly in hand, the presumptive nominee makes his final pivot. But Obama, the orator, is a tough act to follow.

Zeke Miller a year ago 1 response

No, Rick Santorum Did Not Say The N-Word

But this video is being passed around as though he did. From a recent speech in Wisconsin, here’s Rick Santorum getting tripped up while speaking about President Obama and letting slip what sounds like “nig.”

Gavon Laessig a year ago 23 responses

Best Football Sign Of The Year

Spotted on national television at the Green Bay/Chicago game on Sunday night. That’s Annie Wagner, and she is not fond of her (now ex) boyfriend. Hell hath no fury like a Packers fan scorned.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 262 responses

Firefighters Save Dog With Mouth-To-Nose Respiration

Typical behavior from those awful union thugs the Tea Party likes to hate on so much. (via drunkengenius.tumblr.com)

Dorsey Shaw a year ago 169 responses

Jet Crashes At Air Show, Pilot Walks Away

From an air show in Wisconsin, an F-16 skids off the runway and crashes nose first into the ground. The pilot, badassly, merely walks away from the wreckage. Watch Video ›

Gavon Laessig a year ago 15 responses

Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Anti-Collective Bargaining Law

A circuit court judge has voided the law, championed by Governor Scott Walker and Republican legislators, that virtually eliminated collective bargaining rights for workers in Wisconsin. The law still has to be ruled on by the state Supreme Court before it can truly be declared dead. View List ›

Hot List a year ago 22 responses

Wisconsin Judge Has A Way With Words

Judge Philip Kirk, while sentencing a pedophile in his Waupaca County Wisconsin courtroom, used some colorful language that’s gotten him into trouble with gay rights groups. Are putrid-smelling jock straps heterosexual? Full story here. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 30 responses

Wisconsin Zombie Walk Against Walker

April 2nd was the “Zombie Walk Against Governor Walker”. Too bad there are no brains to be found in the Wisconsin legislature. View List ›

zombieianbrooks 2 years ago 59 responses

Food and Clothing Drive To Support Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI)

Been living high on the hog and looking to help out someone less fortunate? Come on down, and load up the used minivan of self-proclaimed barely subsisting Congressman Sean Duffy with the necessities every American (especially barely memorable Real World cast members) needs to survive. (Via Reddit) View Image ›

Mike Hayes 2 years ago 84 responses

Wisconsin Professor Target Of Legal Action For Questioning State Republicans on theatlantic.com ›

The Wisconsin GOP are becoming Jedi masters at horrible overreaches of power.

theatlantic.com 2 years ago respond

Peeps Recreate Wisconsin Protests

A delicious diorama entitled “The Peeple vs. Scott Walker.” Activism has never been so sweet. View Image ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 29 responses

Wisconsin Protest Rendered in Peeps on neatorama.com ›

Righteous and delicious.

Neatorama 2 years ago respond

Wisconsin Republicans Kill Democracy

Or they are acting out a very realistic rendition of 1984. In the most basic terms, the state senate leader has just stripped the rights from 2.2 million Wisconsin people by barring their elected representatives from voting. Is this legal? Lawyers and lynch mobs say no. View Image ›

Donna Dickens 2 years ago 46 responses

A Wisconsin Teacher On Teaching After Unions on theawl.com ›

The sad new reality.

The Awl 2 years ago respond

Hipster Scott Walker

Hipster governors are the worst. View Image ›

Jennifer 2 years ago respond

John Darnielle Covers “Power In A Union” In Support Of Wisconsin Protesters

I think you’ll really like this if you like indie music and democracy. Watch Video ›

Matt Stopera 2 years ago 14 responses

Wisconsin Senate GOP Uses Nuclear Option on slate.com ›

Wisconsin Republicans admit their real motivation is destroying unions.

Slate 2 years ago respond

Why Conservatives Are Having Mixed Luck Getting Video of Angry, Violent Liberals on slate.com ›

Drum circles aren’t really conducive to fist fights.

Slate 2 years ago 1 response

Michael Moore: America Is Not Broke on huffingtonpost.com ›

Thank you, Wisconsin. You have made people realize this was our last best chance.

The Huffington Post 2 years ago respond