http://vdlf.org/about/media/press_releases.php?pid=148

March 8, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Joe Shansky, 414-218-3331

Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Denying Requirement for Photo ID in General Election

On March 6th, Wisconsin Dane County Judge David Flanagan granted a temporary injunction halting any implementation of Wisconsin’s controversial new voter ID law for the April 3rd general election.

“Justice has been served,” said Voces executive director Christine Neumann-Ortiz.  “This is a victory for the over 200,000 voters across the state who lack Act 23 acceptable photo ID- disproportionately high numbers of Latino, African-American, and elderly voters. Judge Flanagan respected the history of Wisconsin and the state constitution- which emphasizes access for voters and expansion of the franchise.

We know that this kind of justice does not come easily, and we are prepared to continue fighting any efforts to strip this hard-earned right away.”

James Hall, president of the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP added: “This is a wonderful day for the citizens of Wisconsin- and by that I mean all citizens: the elderly, minorities, non-English speakers, students and others.”

A hearing to continue the injunction will be held on April 16.

Labor Day 2011, Milwaukee, WI.

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Calling all Plumbers and Construction Workers

to assist in the collection of New and/or Used Power Tools for Cuba

TOOLS:

1) Pipe threader (1/2″ – 2″), 2) Galvanized Pipe Cutter, 3) CPVC Pipe cutter, 4) Pipe wrenches (14″, 16″, 18″), 5) Power Drills, 6) Chipping Hammers, 7) Levels (8″, 12″, 18″), 8) Tape Measures (3, 5, 7, 10 Meters), 9) Basin wrenches (1/2″-2″ pipe), 10) Pipe Vises

MATERIALS:

1) Washers, 2) Toilet Flaps, 3) Flusher Valves

Collection runs from Jan. 5, 2012 through June 25, 2012

For more information on drop-off and pick-up of tool donations, contact: Craig Fulmore at 703-868-7628, or

kwanzaaassociatesinc (at) gmail.com

Website: www.kwanzaaassociatesinc.com

With your cooperation and support, these tools will be used to: provide training; hands on repair knowledge; renovation and collaboration with the plumbers of Cuba.

NOTE: A solidarity contingent of plumbers is traveling to Cuba,

December 2012. For more information please contact:

plumberreferral (at) hotmail.com

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http://www.bradleymanning.org/

On Monday, Juan Mendez, the United Nations’ top official on torture, blasted the Obama Administrationfor its abuses of accused WikiLeaks whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning.

Speaking at a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, Mendez stated:

“I believe Bradley Manning was subjected to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in the excessive and prolonged isolation he was put in during the eight months he was in Quantico.”

Jeh Johnson, in his capacity as General Counsel, has been the Pentagon’s main point of contact with Juan Mendez. He has been the official mouthpiece through which the Obama administration has repeatedly denied a private meeting between the U.N. torture investigator and PFC Manning.

Call Jeh Johnson’s office: 703-695-3341

If the main line is busy: 703-697-7248

You can also fax his office: 703-693-7278

Tell him:

1. Let Juan Mendez meet with Bradley Manning in private, to conduct a proper fact-finding mission, according to the terms of his U.N. mandate.
2. Drop all charges against Bradley Manning. There is no excuse to imprison and subject anyone, let alone a soldier and a whistle-blower, to prolonged cruel and degrading treatment.
3. If he is unable to stand up for PFC Manning’s rights under the Constitution and international humanitarian law, he should resign.

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http://www.ciw-online.org/fast/index.html

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The Struggle for Democracy

in Honduras

presentation by

Friday 16 March 2012

social — 7:00 pm

presentation — 7:30 pm

George Bray Neighborhood Center

924 Center Street

Racine

Dr Castillo is a spokesperson for the Honduran People’s Front for National Resistance, an advocate for accessible health care, and a leader of the Garífuna people of the Caribbean coast.

Sponsored by

Racine/Kenosha Central America Solidarity Coalition (CASC)

Racine Coalition for Peace & Justice (RCPJ) 

Info: Elaine M. Kinch, 262/634-3568

RacinePeace@yahoo.com

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http://www.facebook.com/groups/200937400007031/permalink/202659523168152/

From the Milwaukee Jobs Act Coalition:

STATE OF EMERGENCY Call In TODAY! Every day the joblessness crisis brings another Milwaukee family to the brink of disaster. WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE ELECTION FOR OUR LEADERS TO LEAD! Even as they campaign on the Milwaukee Jobs Act, a number of Milwaukee elected officials have no interest in moving the legislation forward before the elections April 3rd. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!

The Milwaukee Jobs Act Coalition has invited every Alderperson to a press conference at City Hall. So far not a single one, including our allies, have agreed to participate. It’s time that we hold people asking for our votes accountable for the crisis plaguing our community.

Immediately after the press conference we are holding the People’s Public Hearing on the Milwaukee Jobs Act. Community, Faith and Labor leaders throughout the city will take public testimony on the Milwaukee Jobs Act. They will use your ideas to develop an aggressive campaign to move the Milwaukee Jobs Act forward.

TODAY take five minutes out of your day, participate in the citywide call in day, and tell your Alderperson to join you at the Milwaukee Jobs Act press conference tomorrow in the city hall rotunda. Direct phone numbers and a sample script are attached below. If you do not know who your Alderman is please go to http://itmdapps.ci.mil.wi.us/electedreps/electrep.jsp

For a sample script click this link:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/200937400007031/permalink/202659523168152/

Jan. 16, 2012 Dr. King march, Milwaukee, WI.

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https://wibailoutpeople.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/7th-annual-workers-celebration-poster.pdf

April 15, 2012

Emil Mazey Hall

5425 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, WI

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Call Letter;

https://wibailoutpeople.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/7th-annual-2012-workers-celebration-two-page-call-letter.pdf

Nov. 19, 2011 Madison, WI.

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From Brother Dave Boucher, UAW Local 833 (Kohler):

Greetings,

I’m happy to report that UAW Intl. President Bob King has confirmed and will be speaking at the “Mother of All Rallies” Monday, March 19 at the Millhome Supper Club, Kiel, to kick off the recall Gov. Scott Walker and take our state back. Tickets are $8 with snacks, appetizers and a cash bar. Starts at 5:30.

Even if you are unable to attend, please spread the word and thanks for getting the word out. I hope to see you there!

In Solidarity,

Dave

Brother Bob King, UAW President, speaking at a Chase Bank protest June 2010 during the United States Social Forum (USSF) in Detroit. King and others were demanding that Chase stop foreclosing and evicting poor and working people from their homes and also advocating for a moratorium.

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http://www.facebook.com/events/368913903139007/

(Español Abajo)

“DIGNITY & JUSTICE FOR ALL WORKING FAMILIES”

12:30 PM: Assemble at Voces de la Frontera (5th St. and Washington in Milwaukee)

* Stop Separating Families / Stop the Deportations!

* Restore Drivers Licenses and In-State Tuition for Immigrants!

* Good Jobs, Not Cuts!

* Defend Voting Rights!

— SAVE THE DATE AND ORGANIZE —
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“DIGNIDAD & JUSTICIA PARA TODAS LAS FAMILIAS OBRERAS”

12:30 PM: Unase en Voces de la Frontera (5 y Washington en Milwaukee)

* ¡Alto a La Separación Familiar / Alto Las Deportaciones!

* ¡Reestablecer Licensias de Manejar & Matricula Estatal Para Los Inmigrantes!

* ¡Buenos Trabajos, No Recortes Laborales!

* ¡Defender El Derecho de Votar!

— GUARDE LA FECHA Y AYUDANOS A ORGANIZAR–

May Day 2011, Milwaukee, WI.

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