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The Boys at the Top

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Callen Harty

When we were kids in small-town Wisconsin there were always some of the popular kids who could get away with all sorts of things. They were athletes or their parents were rich or held important positions in the town, so … Continue reading →

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Letter to My Senators on the Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Callen Harty

This is the letter I sent to both of my Senators this evening regarding the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation: I am a constituent from Monona, Wisconsin. It appears this evening that the FBI may have wrapped up its additional investigation of … 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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Chance Given

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Callen Harty

On election night I was devastated by the Presidential results. Though I voted for her I wasn’t as devastated by Hillary Clinton’s loss as I was by Donald Trump’s win. It made no sense to me. Every election people … Continue reading →

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The Crowning of Mary Burke

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Callen Harty

Mary Burke may well end up being the Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin and she may also be a good candidate. While I have some concerns about her stands on Scott Walker’s Act 10, jobs, and on school vouchers … Continue reading →

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On the 17th District

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Callen Harty

Today Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Mike Tate released a statement claiming that due to a newly announced primary challenge of 17th District State Senator, Republican Dale Schultz, the Democrats would take the seat from the Republicans and regain control of … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Callen Harty

I am not a revolutionary. I am not an Anarchist. I am not a Communist. I am not a Democrat, Republican, Green, Libertarian, or anything else. I am a political animal because I believe in a society that takes care … Continue reading →

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The Boys at the Top

Letter to My Senators on the Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation

The Missing Narrative on the Pennsylvania Special Election

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