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The Arresting Case of Amy Goodman

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Callen Harty

Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now was arrested last month for reporting on the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Today the charges against her were dismissed, but that is no reason for journalists and others who treasure the right to … 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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Letter to Tammy Baldwin

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Callen Harty

Dear Senator Baldwin, I appreciate a Senator looking at all sides of an issue before making a decision. After all, the Senate is supposed to be the more deliberative body. But your words at Fighting Bob Fest on Saturday seemed … Continue reading →

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