Carlene
@cdbechen.bsky.social
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Here we go again. Bill to ban ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin gets a hearing in the Capitol today. Drop boxes are a safe secure way to cast your vote used by municipalities across the state and the nation. Learn more: madison.com/news/state-r...
GOP bill would ban absentee ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that drop boxes are allowed under existing laws that require absentee ballots be returned or mailed to the municipal clerk.
madison.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Here we go again. Bill to ban ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin gets a hearing in the Capitol today. Drop boxes are a safe secure way to cast your vote used by municipalities across the state and the nation. Learn more: madison.com/news/state-r...
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Want to join me for this Indivisible event? mobilize.us/s/2xBWg6/o
Democracy Action: World Dairy Expo · Indivisible
This a local Indivisible event!
Democracy Action: World Dairy Expo
Thousands of people from all over the world will be attending the World Dairy Expo later this month in Madison, WI at the Alliant ...
mobilize.us
September 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Want to join me for this Indivisible event? mobilize.us/s/2xBWg6/o
EXACTLY!
“Jeffries and Schumer, get your shit together. Tell us what your demands are.”
Another government funding deadline is coming up and @ezralevin.bsky.social has déjà vu about Democrats caving to Trump.
Tell Democrats to reject any GOP budget that fuels Trump’s chaos: indivisible.org/campaign/car...
Another government funding deadline is coming up and @ezralevin.bsky.social has déjà vu about Democrats caving to Trump.
Tell Democrats to reject any GOP budget that fuels Trump’s chaos: indivisible.org/campaign/car...
September 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
EXACTLY!
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"President Trump says he wants to end mail-in voting, but voting by mail is already widespread throughout the United States, and he lacks the authority to end a practice that is left up to states to decide."
In 2024, nearly 30% of voters used a mail-in ballot.
www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
In 2024, nearly 30% of voters used a mail-in ballot.
www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
Trump wants to eliminate mail-in voting. But 1 in 3 voters use it.
More Americans are using mail-in voting, and experts say the practice is secure. Here's what the data shows.
www.usatoday.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"President Trump says he wants to end mail-in voting, but voting by mail is already widespread throughout the United States, and he lacks the authority to end a practice that is left up to states to decide."
In 2024, nearly 30% of voters used a mail-in ballot.
www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
In 2024, nearly 30% of voters used a mail-in ballot.
www.usatoday.com/story/graphi...
Lots of Labor Day events in the Madison area. Join one! Honor workers.
This billionaire agenda doesn’t serve working people. They’re attacking workers' rights, firing union workers, raising the cost of living, and hiding their corruption in plain sight.
We can’t rely on the courts or Congress alone to stop them. Let's come together! Find an event: maydaystrong.org
We can’t rely on the courts or Congress alone to stop them. Let's come together! Find an event: maydaystrong.org
August 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Lots of Labor Day events in the Madison area. Join one! Honor workers.
This isn’t normal. Kids deserve better!
August 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This isn’t normal. Kids deserve better!
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Powerful ad.
HOLY SH*T this new ad doesn’t pull any punches.
And I’m here for it. Because if you’re protecting pedophiles, you’ve got it coming.
Share. This. Everywhere.
#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
And I’m here for it. Because if you’re protecting pedophiles, you’ve got it coming.
Share. This. Everywhere.
#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
August 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Powerful ad.
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Today marks 105 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Today we honor this history, while acknowledging that the promise of equal voting rights is still under threat. We must continue to use our voices, speak up in the face of injustice, and protect democracy!
August 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today marks 105 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Today we honor this history, while acknowledging that the promise of equal voting rights is still under threat. We must continue to use our voices, speak up in the face of injustice, and protect democracy!
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Always a timely message: "Gerrymandering is wrong no matter which party does it. We urge all Americans to recognize gerrymandering for what it is: a form of voter suppression..." #FairMaps #EndGerrymandering #WisconsinVotes
Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition: Statement on Texas gerrymandering and the urgent need for independent redistricting
MADISON, WI – Under President Trump’s urging, Texas Republicans are trying to further gerrymander and lock down Congress before 2026. It’s the latest in a broader scheme to erode our democracy and…
www.wispolitics.com
August 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Always a timely message: "Gerrymandering is wrong no matter which party does it. We urge all Americans to recognize gerrymandering for what it is: a form of voter suppression..." #FairMaps #EndGerrymandering #WisconsinVotes
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With only this baseless narrative as justification, the Trump admin. is seeking to obtain/centralize vast amounts of sensitive voter registration information. They allege this info. should be used to confirm that registered voters are citizens. Our analysis here-- www.lawforward.org/wisconsin-vo...
Voting Rights in Wisconsin: Verifying Citizenship Status with Voter Registration Data
Wisconsin’s elections are safe and secure. On a foundation of hyperbole and baseless fear, Trump-aligned politicians are now trying to establish barriers to the ballot box, imposing obstacles that mak...
www.lawforward.org
August 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
With only this baseless narrative as justification, the Trump admin. is seeking to obtain/centralize vast amounts of sensitive voter registration information. They allege this info. should be used to confirm that registered voters are citizens. Our analysis here-- www.lawforward.org/wisconsin-vo...
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Wise words from Jeff Mandell of Law Forward 👉We can't emulate the eroding of democratic norms.
"RATHER, this should be an opportunity to think anew about the process and standards used to draw the representative districts that underlie our democracy."
progressive.org/op-eds/let-v...
"RATHER, this should be an opportunity to think anew about the process and standards used to draw the representative districts that underlie our democracy."
progressive.org/op-eds/let-v...
Let Voters, Not Politicians, Decide Elections
Nothing good can come from President Donald Trump’s redistricting arms race. What’s happening in Texas is a travesty for democracy.
progressive.org
August 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Wise words from Jeff Mandell of Law Forward 👉We can't emulate the eroding of democratic norms.
"RATHER, this should be an opportunity to think anew about the process and standards used to draw the representative districts that underlie our democracy."
progressive.org/op-eds/let-v...
"RATHER, this should be an opportunity to think anew about the process and standards used to draw the representative districts that underlie our democracy."
progressive.org/op-eds/let-v...
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Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell and Kate Shaw, from the podcast @strictscrutiny.bsky.social, will kick off Cap Times Ideas Fest September 8, followed by NYT’s Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd. Get your tickets here! captimesideafest.com @captimes.com
Cap Times Idea Fest — Sept. 8-13 in Madison
Tickets on sale now for sessions with leaders from the realms of government, business, research, education, social justice and culture.
captimesideafest.com
August 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell and Kate Shaw, from the podcast @strictscrutiny.bsky.social, will kick off Cap Times Ideas Fest September 8, followed by NYT’s Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd. Get your tickets here! captimesideafest.com @captimes.com
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Help us pass #FairMaps legislation that puts people first and ensures fairness for future generations. bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
Ayúdanos a promulgar la legislación #MapasJustos que priorice a las personas y garantice la equidad para las generaciones futuras. bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
Ayúdanos a promulgar la legislación #MapasJustos que priorice a las personas y garantice la equidad para las generaciones futuras. bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
August 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Help us pass #FairMaps legislation that puts people first and ensures fairness for future generations. bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
Ayúdanos a promulgar la legislación #MapasJustos que priorice a las personas y garantice la equidad para las generaciones futuras. bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
Ayúdanos a promulgar la legislación #MapasJustos que priorice a las personas y garantice la equidad para las generaciones futuras. bit.ly/MapsCommunityHearings
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We are excited to announce that Doug Poland has joined Law Forward as Director of Litigation. Doug, a renowned trial and appellate attorney who has played a key role in multiple successful challenges to Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative maps and other cases, co-founded Law Forward in 2020.
August 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We are excited to announce that Doug Poland has joined Law Forward as Director of Litigation. Doug, a renowned trial and appellate attorney who has played a key role in multiple successful challenges to Wisconsin's gerrymandered legislative maps and other cases, co-founded Law Forward in 2020.
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This is a blatant power grab, designed to suppress marginalized voters, and redraw the rules to benefit those already in power. #FairMaps #Redistricting #ProtectTheVote #FreedomToVote
Fair Maps Are Essential to Fair Elections
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is rushing a mid-decade redistricting to favor Trump and silence voters. Learn why fair maps matter and how we're fighting back.
www.commoncause.org
August 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is a blatant power grab, designed to suppress marginalized voters, and redraw the rules to benefit those already in power. #FairMaps #Redistricting #ProtectTheVote #FreedomToVote
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a landmark win for democracy.
LWVWI is hosting a Celebration of the 1965 VRA at the Capitol on Wednesday, August 6th - be sure to tune into the livestream at 12pm: bit.ly/The60thAnniv...
LWVWI is hosting a Celebration of the 1965 VRA at the Capitol on Wednesday, August 6th - be sure to tune into the livestream at 12pm: bit.ly/The60thAnniv...
August 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, a landmark win for democracy.
LWVWI is hosting a Celebration of the 1965 VRA at the Capitol on Wednesday, August 6th - be sure to tune into the livestream at 12pm: bit.ly/The60thAnniv...
LWVWI is hosting a Celebration of the 1965 VRA at the Capitol on Wednesday, August 6th - be sure to tune into the livestream at 12pm: bit.ly/The60thAnniv...
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People are being impacted. Lives are being affected. No amount of political maneuvering will hide those facts. We’ve settled for things being half measures when it’s possible to have more than empty promises. It’s time for us to not just ask but demand more from our elected officials.
August 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
People are being impacted. Lives are being affected. No amount of political maneuvering will hide those facts. We’ve settled for things being half measures when it’s possible to have more than empty promises. It’s time for us to not just ask but demand more from our elected officials.
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COLBERT: You warned everyone…he would prosecute political enemies, cut Medicaid, alienate our allies, give tax cuts to the rich. I know you're not here to say 'I told you so' but would you like to?
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
August 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
COLBERT: You warned everyone…he would prosecute political enemies, cut Medicaid, alienate our allies, give tax cuts to the rich. I know you're not here to say 'I told you so' but would you like to?
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
HARRIS: You're correct. I did predict a lot of that. But what I did not predict was the capitulation.
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GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos
Why are they wearing masks?
And why are they unidentified?
Why are they wearing masks?
And why are they unidentified?
August 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
GOP Rep. Bryan Steil holds an in-person town hall event and is greeted with boos
Why are they wearing masks?
And why are they unidentified?
Why are they wearing masks?
And why are they unidentified?
Trump and his administration knew for months that the president's name is in the Epstein files. app.sosha.ai/s/Rw73l3uL
Trump was warned about being named in Epstein files
app.sosha.ai
August 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Trump and his administration knew for months that the president's name is in the Epstein files. app.sosha.ai/s/Rw73l3uL
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State-by-state listing of impacts of Trump’s budget bill.
democrats.org/trump-tax/
democrats.org/trump-tax/
July 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
State-by-state listing of impacts of Trump’s budget bill.
democrats.org/trump-tax/
democrats.org/trump-tax/
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Higher costs, less healthcare, lost jobs, more costly electricity, hospital closure, food insecurity.
No one who voted for the Trump regime actually wanted this. We have to keep reminding them. (And don’t forget all this is adding trillions to our debt 💸)
No one who voted for the Trump regime actually wanted this. We have to keep reminding them. (And don’t forget all this is adding trillions to our debt 💸)
July 23, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Higher costs, less healthcare, lost jobs, more costly electricity, hospital closure, food insecurity.
No one who voted for the Trump regime actually wanted this. We have to keep reminding them. (And don’t forget all this is adding trillions to our debt 💸)
No one who voted for the Trump regime actually wanted this. We have to keep reminding them. (And don’t forget all this is adding trillions to our debt 💸)
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The Trump family's crypto business just got a huge $2 billion investment from a UAE government-backed firm.
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
Trump Crypto Corruption Intensifies as Abu Dhabi Firm Invests $2 Billion
President Donald Trump and his family are deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency as his administration seeks to
www.rollingstone.com
May 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Trump family's crypto business just got a huge $2 billion investment from a UAE government-backed firm.
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
We are witnessing a foreign government effectively bribe the President of the United States — right out in the open.
Hello?
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Last week, we joined 808 law firms around the country in signing amicus briefs to stop this unprecedented abuse of power. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/b...
Two Law Firms File for Permanent Relief From Trump’s Executive Orders
Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are seeking summary judgments against what one of them called “a plain violation of the First Amendment.”
www.nytimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Last week, we joined 808 law firms around the country in signing amicus briefs to stop this unprecedented abuse of power. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/b...