Tag Archives: Democracy

On the 2020 Wisconsin Spring Election

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Callen Harty

The most important race in Wisconsin’s 2020 spring election was the Supreme Court race between Scott Walker-appointed Daniel Kelly and Jill Karofsky. A win for Karofsky would change the conservative majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 5-2 to 4-3, … Continue reading →

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Pardon

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Callen Harty

Donald Trump is, quite simply, not a good person. His behavior both as a citizen and as the President, has been childish, narcissistic, and bullying. He has surrounded himself with sycophants and apologists, criminals, and a group of people who … Continue reading →

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The Missing Narrative on the Pennsylvania Special Election

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Callen Harty

While watching the televised returns of the Pennsylvania special election pitting Democrat Conor Lamb, Republican Rick Saccone, and Libertarian Drew Miller against each other all the pundits from both sides before, during, and after it made the election about … Continue reading →

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Civics

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Callen Harty

Yesterday one of my conservative friends expressed anger–perhaps even outrage–that the United States Supreme Court would dare to overturn the will of the people of Wisconsin by putting a halt to the new voter ID law for the upcoming November … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Chief Erwin

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Callen Harty

August 27, 2012 Dear Chief Erwin, I haven’t met you yet, though I anticipate that some day I will. I read about you today and feel as if I know you already. In an interview with the Associated Press you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Big Brother, Chief Erwin, Chief Tubbs, citizens, Constitution, Constitutional rights, Democracy, freedom, Marine, police, police chief, protests, rights, rotunda, Scott Walker, town hall, Wisconsin Capitol | 1 Comment

Forward!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Callen Harty

With time winding down on Wisconsin’s historic recall election it is time to pause, to reflect for just a moment, and then to charge forward to finish the task at hand. We have come too far to falter now. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged campaign, Capitol, community, Democracy, election, protest, recall, Scott Walker, We are Wisconsin, We the People, Wisconsin | Leave a comment

Recall Reality

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Callen Harty

(published by forwardseeking.com, 4/13/12) For progressive-minded people in Wisconsin it has been both a horrible and wonderful year and a half. Scott Walker unleashed a radical right agenda upon the state before he even took the oath of office as governor, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ALEC, Democracy, Democrat, Koch Brothers, Lieutenant Governor, Pam Galloway, progressive, Rebecca Kleefisch, recall, Republican, Scott Fitzgerald, Scott Walker, Senate, Terry Moulton, Van Wangaard, Wisconsin | 1 Comment

Waking Up to Democracy

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Callen Harty

Protest at the Wisconsin State Capitol, February, 2011. Photo by Callen Harty. One year ago today Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker woke up the sleepy citizens of his state when he introduced his “budget repair” bill that set off … Continue reading →

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