Representative Ryan Clancy
@ryanclancywi.bsky.social
Representative for Wisconsin’s 19th assembly district. Proud father, husband, troublemaker, former MPS teacher and member of the Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus 🌹
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State Rep. Ryan Clancy on the Wisconsin State Assembly's Socialist Caucus
This month's Milwaukee Magazine features State Rep. Ryan Clancy. He joins Lake Effect's Joy Powers to discuss the growing Socialist Caucus in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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"Democratic socialism looks like everybody having housing, everybody having food and — and maybe nobody having an 18th yacht or vacation home."
It was great to sit down with WUWM (89.7) to talk about the history of socialism in Wisconsin — and how we’re making history in the legislature, right now.
It was great to sit down with WUWM (89.7) to talk about the history of socialism in Wisconsin — and how we’re making history in the legislature, right now.
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A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
December 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A free press cannot function if the government is able to exercise veto power over critical reporting simply by refusing to engage.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
The public has the right to question how CBS will ensure the independence and integrity of its journalism going forward.
Long story short: Trump's labor plan is to force out "non-native" people for the supposed benefit of white, male "native" Americans (no, not the actual indigenous ones.)
It would be horrifying if it succeeded, but it's failing by Trump's own metrics. It's killing jobs & destroying good governance.
It would be horrifying if it succeeded, but it's failing by Trump's own metrics. It's killing jobs & destroying good governance.
One of several tables in @mtkonczal.bsky.social's post explaining that "even after sacrificing real prosperity to chase this 4chan-level political economy, [Trump] still won’t achieve" the economic goals he claims to be chasing.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Long story short: Trump's labor plan is to force out "non-native" people for the supposed benefit of white, male "native" Americans (no, not the actual indigenous ones.)
It would be horrifying if it succeeded, but it's failing by Trump's own metrics. It's killing jobs & destroying good governance.
It would be horrifying if it succeeded, but it's failing by Trump's own metrics. It's killing jobs & destroying good governance.
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Warning: Intensely wholesome
Happy Hanukkah
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December 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Warning: Intensely wholesome
We're getting calls from folks around Wisconsin thanking us for introducing this bill package -- it's clearly popular.
We can cut property taxes nearly in half *and* fund our K-12 schools by having the rich pay their fair share.
(And income taxes would *still* be lower than they were in the 80s!)
We can cut property taxes nearly in half *and* fund our K-12 schools by having the rich pay their fair share.
(And income taxes would *still* be lower than they were in the 80s!)
December 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We're getting calls from folks around Wisconsin thanking us for introducing this bill package -- it's clearly popular.
We can cut property taxes nearly in half *and* fund our K-12 schools by having the rich pay their fair share.
(And income taxes would *still* be lower than they were in the 80s!)
We can cut property taxes nearly in half *and* fund our K-12 schools by having the rich pay their fair share.
(And income taxes would *still* be lower than they were in the 80s!)
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At least 30 people have died in ICE custody in less than a year under the current administration. With the massive increase in detainments, conditions inside ICE detention facilities will only get worse, leading to even more deaths.
December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
At least 30 people have died in ICE custody in less than a year under the current administration. With the massive increase in detainments, conditions inside ICE detention facilities will only get worse, leading to even more deaths.
"The problem of inequity in education is a massive structural problem. We’re not going to fix that by nibbling around the edges of it…"
Property taxes are a terrible way to fund K-12 schools. We can and should tax the rich instead.
Link here: wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/22/w... (1/3)
Property taxes are a terrible way to fund K-12 schools. We can and should tax the rich instead.
Link here: wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/22/w... (1/3)
Wisconsin property taxpayers will see largest increase since 2018 • Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin property taxpayers are expected to see the largest increases in local government levies on their December bills since 2018.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"The problem of inequity in education is a massive structural problem. We’re not going to fix that by nibbling around the edges of it…"
Property taxes are a terrible way to fund K-12 schools. We can and should tax the rich instead.
Link here: wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/22/w... (1/3)
Property taxes are a terrible way to fund K-12 schools. We can and should tax the rich instead.
Link here: wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/22/w... (1/3)
“If property taxes are so high, why can’t we afford the basic infrastructure, services, and programs we need to make Milwaukee function?” (1/2)
December 21, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“If property taxes are so high, why can’t we afford the basic infrastructure, services, and programs we need to make Milwaukee function?” (1/2)
We taught our kids that bullying is wrong. It’s wrong when kids do it, and it’s wrong when the Trump regime tries to bully hospitals into denying medical care to children. I’m grateful to the many individuals and institutions pushing back and am proud to stand with them. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Wisconsin LGBTQ+ advocates condemn RFK Jr.'s gender-affirming care rules
One proposal would prohibit the use of Medicaid funds to cover the cost of gender-affirming care for patients under age 18. Another would block all Medicaid and Medicare funding from hospitals that pr...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We taught our kids that bullying is wrong. It’s wrong when kids do it, and it’s wrong when the Trump regime tries to bully hospitals into denying medical care to children. I’m grateful to the many individuals and institutions pushing back and am proud to stand with them. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Everyone hates property taxes. We can cut them in half, make the extremely wealthy pay their fair share, and make school funding more equitable in the process. www.news8000.com/news/local-n...
Wisconsin Democrats propose eliminating property taxes for schools after record increases this year
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December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Everyone hates property taxes. We can cut them in half, make the extremely wealthy pay their fair share, and make school funding more equitable in the process. www.news8000.com/news/local-n...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The WI Assembly's Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus condemns the U.S. DHS’ proposed rules and the two U.S. House legislative bills that would severely ban access to necessary, evidence-based health care, for transgender and nonbinary minors. (1/7)
The WI Assembly's Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus condemns the U.S. DHS’ proposed rules and the two U.S. House legislative bills that would severely ban access to necessary, evidence-based health care, for transgender and nonbinary minors. (1/7)
December 19, 2025 at 7:57 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The WI Assembly's Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus condemns the U.S. DHS’ proposed rules and the two U.S. House legislative bills that would severely ban access to necessary, evidence-based health care, for transgender and nonbinary minors. (1/7)
The WI Assembly's Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus condemns the U.S. DHS’ proposed rules and the two U.S. House legislative bills that would severely ban access to necessary, evidence-based health care, for transgender and nonbinary minors. (1/7)
Thanks to WORT FM for having me on to speak about our tax package which would cut property taxes by 44%, equitably fund public ed, fund local priorities (like pools, libraries, mental health and transit) - and which won't cost a thing if you're not a millionaire. www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ry...
State Rep. Ryan Clancy proposes tax system overhaul - WORT-FM 89.9
It’s time for wealthy Wisconsinites to pay their fair share and provide some relief for the working class, Rep. Clancy told WORT Wednesday.
www.wortfm.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Thanks to WORT FM for having me on to speak about our tax package which would cut property taxes by 44%, equitably fund public ed, fund local priorities (like pools, libraries, mental health and transit) - and which won't cost a thing if you're not a millionaire. www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ry...
I’m grateful to Director Fons and the MPS School Board for passing a resolution tonight in favor of our package of bills keeping for-profit colleges in check. As a former high-school teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the harm that for-profit colleges have done to students and our community.
December 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I’m grateful to Director Fons and the MPS School Board for passing a resolution tonight in favor of our package of bills keeping for-profit colleges in check. As a former high-school teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the harm that for-profit colleges have done to students and our community.
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The bills would switch up Wisconsin’s K-12 funding model and create a new revenue source for local municipalities.
“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ry...
“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ry...
State Rep. Ryan Clancy proposes tax system overhaul - WORT-FM 89.9
It’s time for wealthy Wisconsinites to pay their fair share and provide some relief for the working class, Rep. Clancy told WORT Wednesday.
www.wortfm.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The bills would switch up Wisconsin’s K-12 funding model and create a new revenue source for local municipalities.
“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ry...
“All we have to do is tax the rich fairly,” @ryanclancywi.bsky.social tells @fayeparks.bsky.social.
www.wortfm.org/state-rep-ry...
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Washington’s refusal to regulate AI is a corruption story. Just ask Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
December 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Washington’s refusal to regulate AI is a corruption story. Just ask Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
Republicans don't care if you have a good job, healthcare, or a government that functions. Just FYI!
In a rebuke to House Speaker Mike Johnson, four Republicans broke ranks to force a floor vote. Next year.
Congress Might Vote on Health Care Subsidies, But First: Vacation
In a rebuke to House Speaker Mike Johnson, four Republicans broke ranks to force a floor vote. Next year.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Republicans don't care if you have a good job, healthcare, or a government that functions. Just FYI!
Today we released a 3 bill package that transforms how we fund K-12 schools and other public goods in Wisconsin: Funding Fairness. We were joined by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, @senchrislarson.bsky.social, Rep. Fran Hong, and @darrinmadison.bsky.social to introduce this transformative idea. (1/4)
December 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Today we released a 3 bill package that transforms how we fund K-12 schools and other public goods in Wisconsin: Funding Fairness. We were joined by Citizen Action of Wisconsin, @senchrislarson.bsky.social, Rep. Fran Hong, and @darrinmadison.bsky.social to introduce this transformative idea. (1/4)
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circular spending is more like a tangled web www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/o...
OpenAI in talks with Amazon about investment that could exceed $10 billion
OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon about a potential investment and an agreement to use its artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
circular spending is more like a tangled web www.cnbc.com/2025/12/16/o...
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
Much value was generated, shareholders nodded wisely, etc.
In seriousness: the “AI industry” is the tail wagging the dog. We need to regulate it before it becomes uncontrollable.
(There are good uses of machine learning but they mostly already exist. And don’t need massive data centers to work.)
In seriousness: the “AI industry” is the tail wagging the dog. We need to regulate it before it becomes uncontrollable.
(There are good uses of machine learning but they mostly already exist. And don’t need massive data centers to work.)
Wait so Disney buys stock from OpenAI and OpenAI pays Disney in stock to license its characters? Amazing
Sources: Disney's Sora deal is entirely in OpenAI stock rather than a cash licensing fee; Disney has the option to buy additional stock beyond the $1B stake (Bloomberg)
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December 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Much value was generated, shareholders nodded wisely, etc.
In seriousness: the “AI industry” is the tail wagging the dog. We need to regulate it before it becomes uncontrollable.
(There are good uses of machine learning but they mostly already exist. And don’t need massive data centers to work.)
In seriousness: the “AI industry” is the tail wagging the dog. We need to regulate it before it becomes uncontrollable.
(There are good uses of machine learning but they mostly already exist. And don’t need massive data centers to work.)
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🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American poet, biographer, journalist, and editor. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln.
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🗃️ Socialist of the Day: Carl August Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American poet, biographer, journalist, and editor. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln.
The community is showing up in defense of Judge Dugan and the threat her prosecution means.
All of us will have the opportunity in the coming months and years to stand with our community and against those who would destroy it for their own agenda. May your resolve not freeze even if your fingers do.
All of us will have the opportunity in the coming months and years to stand with our community and against those who would destroy it for their own agenda. May your resolve not freeze even if your fingers do.
December 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The community is showing up in defense of Judge Dugan and the threat her prosecution means.
All of us will have the opportunity in the coming months and years to stand with our community and against those who would destroy it for their own agenda. May your resolve not freeze even if your fingers do.
All of us will have the opportunity in the coming months and years to stand with our community and against those who would destroy it for their own agenda. May your resolve not freeze even if your fingers do.
Companies like Starbucks put a *lot* of resources towards stopping their employees from unionizing... but they also bust unions by refusing to give unionized employees a contract. They'll simply walk away, or refuse to come to the table at all.
It's still union busting, and it's still disgusting.
It's still union busting, and it's still disgusting.
The scene is looking lively in Nevada!
NO CONTRACT? NO COFFEE ✊🔥
NO CONTRACT? NO COFFEE ✊🔥
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Companies like Starbucks put a *lot* of resources towards stopping their employees from unionizing... but they also bust unions by refusing to give unionized employees a contract. They'll simply walk away, or refuse to come to the table at all.
It's still union busting, and it's still disgusting.
It's still union busting, and it's still disgusting.
“We will continue to push back against the rise of this surveillance technology because it is our duty as a public office to do everything we can to protect our constituencies.” -my chief-of-staff, Amelia Berendt, testifying against the MKE County Sheriff’s use of FRT. (1/4)
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“We will continue to push back against the rise of this surveillance technology because it is our duty as a public office to do everything we can to protect our constituencies.” -my chief-of-staff, Amelia Berendt, testifying against the MKE County Sheriff’s use of FRT. (1/4)
“No one should ever have to choose between care for themselves or a loved one and a paycheck."
Thanks to Rep. Francesca Hong for leading the way on making statewide paid family and medical leave a reality in Wisconsin. Today, she released strong new legislation I’m happy to support. (1/3)
Thanks to Rep. Francesca Hong for leading the way on making statewide paid family and medical leave a reality in Wisconsin. Today, she released strong new legislation I’m happy to support. (1/3)
December 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
“No one should ever have to choose between care for themselves or a loved one and a paycheck."
Thanks to Rep. Francesca Hong for leading the way on making statewide paid family and medical leave a reality in Wisconsin. Today, she released strong new legislation I’m happy to support. (1/3)
Thanks to Rep. Francesca Hong for leading the way on making statewide paid family and medical leave a reality in Wisconsin. Today, she released strong new legislation I’m happy to support. (1/3)