tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.comments2020-07-08T15:26:13.696-05:00Coulee Progressivescathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09727177028975502543noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-50623777185788625562020-07-08T14:46:14.111-05:002020-07-08T14:46:14.111-05:00Thank you so much for posting this, Cathy!!!Thank you so much for posting this, Cathy!!!Heather Talbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09515638555270602262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-79803740209104123422019-05-01T07:22:10.162-05:002019-05-01T07:22:10.162-05:00Why democracy is worth defending against autocrati...Why democracy is worth defending against autocratic rulers<br />I find myself thinking recently that the primary trait of our species that has caused us to dominate all other life on our planet has been our ability to engage in cooperative behavior in groups for purposes beyond those of the individual. My guess is that for most of our human existence we have relied upon social organization under autocratic authority (that is, once we try to organize beyond the group we can personally know and engage with on a very local level or in a family / clan setting where we can make democracy work face to face). Trying to organize ourselves under democratic governance on a large scale is much harder. The question I ask myself today is whether or not we will be able to continue succeeding as a species if we are not able to make democracy work on a worldwide scale. Life way beyond Homo sapiens depends on us being able to succeed with democratic governannce of the people, by the people and for the people. Once someone gives up the hope that democracy is even possible, then the bully (autocratic) form of social organization becomes what hopeless people can hope for.Mark Neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559613129864767430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-51202616928447727522019-04-25T19:03:46.288-05:002019-04-25T19:03:46.288-05:00I'm not sure why but this site is loading very...I'm not sure why but this site is loading very slow for me.<br /><br />Is anyone else having this problem or is it a issue on my end?<br />I'll check back later and see if the problem still <br />exists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-44598616811561395232018-05-03T10:38:20.646-05:002018-05-03T10:38:20.646-05:00if you'd like to get involved with the petitio...if you'd like to get involved with the petition aspect of this, i.e. gaining signatures, contact Aaron Bhatoya alsoKevin Hundthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434986913873038838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-91431623782266358802018-04-06T09:59:55.375-05:002018-04-06T09:59:55.375-05:00I think Simon Balto's Time Mag opnion piece co...I think Simon Balto's Time Mag opnion piece complements this call to action. http://time.com/5229201/memphis-mlk-50th/cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727177028975502543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-25908784152811176932018-03-05T16:20:22.877-06:002018-03-05T16:20:22.877-06:00According to a spokesperson at Viterbo, this prese...According to a spokesperson at Viterbo, this presentation has been cancelled.Spokesperson At Viterbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14344185319324892184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-71801906903039293682018-03-05T16:10:08.835-06:002018-03-05T16:10:08.835-06:00Has the weather changed the scheduling of this eve...Has the weather changed the scheduling of this even? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-12752697234073792472017-12-05T10:51:51.266-06:002017-12-05T10:51:51.266-06:00Thanks for posting about ways people can get a fre...Thanks for posting about ways people can get a free ID to vote in Wisconsin!<br /><br />Just to clarify, if you don't have a Wisconsin driver license, state ID card or other acceptable photo ID, you can get an ID card for free from the DMV. Just make sure you check the box that says you need the ID to vote.<br /><br />The Wisconsin Elections Commission has a helpful video: https://youtu.be/o31j2r16RAM<br /><br />To get a state ID card, you need certain documents including a birth certificate. The full list is here: http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/how-to-apply/id-card.aspx. If you don't have all the documents you need, bring what you have and DMV will help you by verifying your birth records in Wisconsin or another state, through the ID Petition Process (IDPP). The ultimate goal is to get you a state ID card for free. If DMV can't issue you an ID card immediately, they will mail you a document with your photo on it that can be used for voting. The document is good for 180 days, and can be renewed multiple times.<br /><br />Finally, it's important to know there are exceptions to the photo ID requirement for voters who may find it difficult to get to the polls on Election Day because of age, disability, infirmity or illness. These people can contact their municipal clerk's office and ask to become permanent absentee voters, and they will never need to provide a photo ID. You can learn more about it here: https://www.bringitwisconsin.com/absentee-voting-and-exceptions-permanent-absentee-voters-video<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Reid Magney<br />Public Information Officer<br />Wisconsin Elections Commission<br />Reid Magneyhttp://elections.wi.govnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-47236003581932674122017-10-10T16:37:43.245-05:002017-10-10T16:37:43.245-05:00I'd just as soon have some regulating body of ...I'd just as soon have some regulating body of professionals ensure that medical and other professionals pass certain standards and are not going to be pushing an untested or quack treatment. With the parallel push to give anyone who can click a button on the internet a college degree, how will we be assured that the person providing important health advice isn't giving us information received in a dream or connected to a dodgy business selling pills with nothing in them? People can already go to "alternative" therapists if they want. But to not have any way of ensuring competence and standards ... that just seems like an invitation to disaster to me.cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727177028975502543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-61878364084775186852017-10-10T14:04:38.279-05:002017-10-10T14:04:38.279-05:00Allowed registered dietitians a legal monopoly in ...Allowed registered dietitians a legal monopoly in the state fences out other qualified nutrition professionals who may have intentionally chosen a different path than following the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Requiring functional nutritionists to become registered dietitians would be like having the medical board regulate chiropractors and naturopaths. There are different philosophies and the public should be entitled to have choices.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628365544008060201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-57606297765371748892017-10-02T22:28:08.693-05:002017-10-02T22:28:08.693-05:00It is actually a great and useful piece of informa...It is actually a great and useful piece of information. I'm satisfied <br />that you simply shared this helpful information with us.<br />Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-33587652478779882522017-07-30T17:38:42.841-05:002017-07-30T17:38:42.841-05:00I highly recommend this video and another one call...I highly recommend this video and another one called, The Story of BOTTLED WATER, which shows how bottled water is one of the top scourges of our modern society. It's by the Story of Stuff people. <a href="http://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-bottled-water/" rel="nofollow">The Story of Bottled Water</a>cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727177028975502543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-89235224937461217672017-07-15T06:59:35.408-05:002017-07-15T06:59:35.408-05:00This is a worthy project which I fully support. M...This is a worthy project which I fully support. Mary Nelsonmary nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008535049455777695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-70805709733588388132017-05-20T09:38:00.640-05:002017-05-20T09:38:00.640-05:00This is great. Thanks, Kevin! This should be a let...This is great. Thanks, Kevin! This should be a letter to the editor in the Cap Times or Milwaukee J/S. cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727177028975502543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-40491833126587206022017-04-23T09:31:42.380-05:002017-04-23T09:31:42.380-05:00Per the organizer, start in Cameron Park at 11 a.m...Per the organizer, start in Cameron Park at 11 a.m., march to Riverside, and return to Cameron Park.cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727177028975502543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-3250258510972833962017-04-23T08:55:35.464-05:002017-04-23T08:55:35.464-05:00You do not have a meeting place included in this a...You do not have a meeting place included in this announcement which I realized right after I invited others to come. Please reply with that information. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-36809492275866325262017-04-10T12:35:08.124-05:002017-04-10T12:35:08.124-05:00This is important. I hope lots of us turn out.This is important. I hope lots of us turn out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109883464243979994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-59917128745402257952017-04-05T13:44:36.496-05:002017-04-05T13:44:36.496-05:00Thanks for the feedback Peter. If you are interest...Thanks for the feedback Peter. If you are interested, I would highly suggest you read at least the first chapter of the book. I used strict because Lakoff chose that frame himself and I think his argument for it is very convincing. It's a quick read but very informative.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010688507573384862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-83180614217493996412017-04-03T13:23:10.967-05:002017-04-03T13:23:10.967-05:00I really appreciate this discussion of "what ...I really appreciate this discussion of "what it looks like and sounds like@ to be a progressive. I respectfully suggest using words like "harsh" or "arbitrary" instead of "strict." It is quite possible to be nurturing and strict. Peter Klitzkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726734022524695690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-49437876504311633172017-04-01T11:39:04.705-05:002017-04-01T11:39:04.705-05:00Thank you, Peter and Cathy for sharing our La Cros...Thank you, Peter and Cathy for sharing our La Crosse event! It would be great if some would also bring cheerful sunflower signs something like the ones in the photo at the event link below. I have also asked the People's Food Coop to check if they will have some real sunflowers by the 29th with any kind of handwrap so they can be carried easily. I'd also like to have some kind of 5- or 6-foot cloth sign that we could carry in front to fit the sidewalks. If anyone has any ideas, please e-mail me at janettenoelle@gmail.com. Thanks so much everyone!<br /><br />https://actionnetwork.org/events/downtown-la-crosse-park-to-park-climate-march<br /><br />Janette Deanhttps://www.facebook.com/janette.dean.98noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-7222235825979617972017-03-13T02:15:45.889-05:002017-03-13T02:15:45.889-05:00Please change the day to Saturday for the St. Pat&...Please change the day to Saturday for the St. Pat's Party. Hope to see you there! You have wonderful postings on your website! Diane Oldani WulfDiane from Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282065541266931728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-83349739617930615242017-02-07T21:54:58.272-06:002017-02-07T21:54:58.272-06:00Senator Elizabeth Warren was censored and "re...Senator Elizabeth Warren was censored and "red carded" this evening by Mitch McConnell and prevented her from debating Jeff Sessions confirmation because she tried to read Coretta Scott King's 1986 letter of non-support for Sessions. Why not have every Democratic Senator attempt to read the letter before the Senate and be censored one after the other? Opportunity to drive home the racist point. thanks, ltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-22577545196943920202016-10-24T08:24:13.253-05:002016-10-24T08:24:13.253-05:00I haven't personally been through Emerge but s...I haven't personally been through Emerge but some of the female leaders in La Crosse have been participants and highly value it.<br />Maureen F.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844195436502633573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-29014596659360669242016-10-09T10:12:42.990-05:002016-10-09T10:12:42.990-05:00Maybe we could mix up times and locations so if on...Maybe we could mix up times and locations so if one doesn't work for someone, the next would. I can do any but those who live/work on northside maybe would have a hatder time coming at 5, so maybe we could alternate between Monica's and an (as yet undefined) location in North La Crosse or Ona or Brice Prairie or French Island. I'll research and report. Also good idea about having a set talk time. Come for talk and stay for food if you can't arrive earlier, no problem! This was an excellent event!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17066673.post-9637967522316874382015-09-12T14:50:23.508-05:002015-09-12T14:50:23.508-05:00From LaX4Bernie members:
I found this in the comm...From LaX4Bernie members:<br /><br />I found this in the comments to a great Bernie story in today's Guardian. You have links to many of these sites, but there are a few more you might want to add.<br /><br />Here's the story: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/sep/11/the-outsider-how-bernie-sanders-is-winning-over-democrat-voters<br /><br />Stand With Bernie, compare, follow, spread the word, help in campaign...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com