February Newsletter
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Check out -- and follow -- an exciting new website |
So what is the Badger? you query; Is he biting and digging, yes very! He’s the demagogue’s schooler, he Roots out their tomfoolery In a manner incisive, yet merry.
With that little ditty, a brand new progressive Facebook page began it's mission. Conceived by the communications team of Emily Tseffos, Carol Lenz, Travis Retzlaff and Joshua Keener (who also flexed his designer muscles in producing the page), The Badger Vanguard seeks to be a vibrant page of news, information, wit, verse and fun, as well as a scrapper for truth and a fighter of disinformation.
If you have not already, please visit The Badger Vanguard and like and follow. Then, please like and share the posts you deem worthy. Finally, by all means, join the conversation. This is meant to be interactive. And please tell your friends to follow as well.
We may have lost power at the highest levels but this is how we retain power in our corner of the world, by speaking our truth. The Badger Vanguard belongs to us all who have opted to stay in the fight for democracy. |
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Democracy Depends on You ... again and always |
Ed Note: We are anticipating that Susan Crawford yard signs (as well as a few 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 signs) will be available in our office within the next week (There is a suggested $5 donation)
Like we say, now is the time to get back in the game and make certain we are maintaining our progressive majority on the state Supreme Court? What’s on the line? Well, if holding onto those Fair Maps we fought 15 years to secure isn’t motivation enough, there’s plenty more that comes with it, from voting rights to abortion protections to public safety to public education and workers’ rights, among so much more.
Take a little time to gain an overview of the very qualified Judge Susan Crawford and her extremist opponent, Brad Schimel, the failed attorney general under Scott Walker. As you’ll see in this presentation, Schimel didn’t bring justice to victims of rape as AG and as publicly defended the Jan. 6 terrorists. It’s all in the slide deck.
Armed with that as well as our talking points page, sign up to go out and talk with voters either on Feb. 1 or Feb. 15-16 in Appleton or Heart of the Valley and/or support Judge Crawford as you can.
Yeah, you’ll probably need a hat and gloves but if there’s anything colder than a February day in Wisconsin, it’s a Supreme Court ruled by conservative extremists!
We also need people to recruit the volunteers for these canvasses so if the cold isn't for you, finding the people to go talk to voters is every bit as important. Join our recruitment phone banks every Tuesday from either 5 to 7 or 6 to 8, your choice! |
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See you at the monthly membership meeting Feb. 10 |
Don’t miss the Feb. membership meeting on Feb. 10. This will be your last chance to hear from our candidates before the primary election. For now we know Department of Public Instruction challenger Jeff Wright will be on hand and we are hoping that incumbent Jill Underly is available as well. It will be a full slate as we host our first meeting since the beginning of the second Trump administration.
We will have a virtual option via this registration link. Otherwise we look forward to seeing you there! |
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Wisconsin Democrats addressing essential needs |
One of the exciting things about regaining political balance in the legislature is that Republicans (hopefully) will be forced to compromise on legislation that is good for Wisconsinites.
Within days of beginning the new session, Democrats are honing a set of bills called Lowering Costs, Improving Lives that looks to address hungry children, housing costs and property taxes for struggling families and prescription drug costs.
The legislation seeks to expand the income level for the Homestead Tax Credit (LRB-1296/1), which helps lower property taxes for those in financial need; create the Healthy Schools for All (LRB-1300) Act to offer free breakfast and lunch for K-12 public school kids (at a minimal cost due to the elimination of administrative costs under the current system) and the Less for RX (LRB-1302/1) provision that would increase transparency in regulations as well as oversight of the pharmaceutical supply chain and cap insulin copays at $50.
“We were elected to get to work to improve people’s lives,” said Rep. Lee Snodgrass. “In my district and throughout the state, voters made it clear that they want us to take action to help them save on groceries and prescription drugs, better afford their home, and increase their enjoyment of the Wisconsin way of life."
Stay tuned for more info and get ready to write your legislators to demand passage. |
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This is not the time to retreat. It's a time to organize |
If you missed this the first time, be sure and not miss it now. This is our county party chair with the words we need now more than ever ... “In the coming weeks, months, and years, we will write our own David vs. Goliath story — a story of resistance, resilience, and ultimately, progress.” Read the excellent column by Emily Tseffos |
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Gov. Evers' calls 2025 'The Year of the Kid' in address |
Declaring 2025 “The Year of the Kid,” Gov. Evers previewed his budget proposals in his 7th Annual State of the State Address. Those proposals emphasized increases in funding for childcare, public education and mental health. He said he would also propose permanent funding for a new Office of Violence Prevention as well as a host of other gun safety measures. Evers went on to urge bipartisan efforts to address immigration, insisting we should never compromise on the Wisconsin values of kindness, dignity, empathy and respect. Republicans predictably have already said no to it all except for tax cuts. Watch Governor Evers’ entire address. The Governor will present his biennial budget to the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) on Feb. 18. The presentation will be televised and streamed. The JFC will first strip out what they perceive as non-fiscal items. Most likely they will disregard the Governor’s proposed budget entirely and build their own from scratch. Here is the current list of legislators sitting on the JFC. It is imperative that Democrats take the majority in the Senate and/or Assembly in two years to end this monopoly on legislating. Your voice is important throughout the entire budget process. Establish a regular dialogue with your elected legislators (both Republican and Democrat) and with the Governor. Public listening sessions in April will allow for public input. The JFC will accept online comments during this time as well. For your convenience, you can access your legislator contact information here. |
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Let's talk books |
Come to the Book Talk at the DPOC Office at 10 am on Saturday, Feb. 22, to talk about your favorite book, whether it is a biography or a cookbook or anything in between. Share what you are currently reading or just get suggestions for your next read. Or, just come and enjoy the company of fellow Democrats and progressives! Also, while you're there, check out the Blue Lending Library. |
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Help Wanted Needed! Volunteer with the DPOC |
As Trisha Kostelny mentioned in the last monthly meeting, the Democratic Party of Outagamie County can only do what our volunteer resources allow and we’re frankly a little thin right now. It makes sense, given we are coming out of a grueling presidential election cycle and everyone is a little weary. But we don’t need folks to step up any less and in fact, you could argue we need you more than ever as another critical political season gets underway. Keep in mind we will meet with you first and get you onboarded with all the support you will need. And as always, whether you have the time to volunteer we always encourage you to join the county party and help us sustain our efforts in these difficult times! Here is a list of ways you can help and a signup form for finding out more (Details for each of the following opportunities are itemized on the form. Office Membership Community Outreach Political Outreach Candidate Recruitment Events Rapid Response Digital Team Data Fundraising Sign Team Snow Removal Volunteer Recruitment
Our Democracy Depends on You |
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Sabee Culinary Services makes generous donation |
Thank you Vanessa Sabee and Sabee Culinary Services for teaming up with the Democratic Party of Outagamie County to raise more than $600 for Feeding America. Sabee Culinary Services donated fifty percent of all sales to the organization. Great food, kind heart! |
Upcoming Events |
Visit outagamiedems.org Canvassing for Crawford (and area candidates) Every weekend through Election Day February Monthly Meeting Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. featuring Department of Public Instruction candidates Jill Underly and Jeff Wright Spring Primary Election Feb. 18 Book Club Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at the party office |
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