Sixteen months after thousands of protestors occupied the Wisconsin State Capitol to protest Republican Governor Scott Walker’s public sector union-busting “Budget Repair Bill”, the movement’s struggle culminates in today’s statewide gubernatorial recall election. Continue Reading →
Republicans forced Democrats to hold primaries in the six Republican incumbents districts by recruiting Republicans to run as “protest candidates” in the Democratic primary. All of the “protest candidates” lost. Continue Reading →
Thousands protest in “Walkerville” outside the Wisconsin State Capitol as the Republican-controlled State Assembly debates the budget. Continue Reading →
The UpTake’s Sam Mayfield gives us her first-hand account of the arrests of two journalists in Madison, Wisconsin. She was one of them. Continue Reading →
These are edited “highlights” of police arresting photo journalist Alex Noguera-Garces at the Wisconsin Capitol after she video taped police locking the doors to the building.
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Earlier today, “BadgerGurl88″ shot this video of videographer Sam Mayfield being detained by Wisconsin State Police at the Capitol in Madison. Continue Reading →
What’s wrong with the media and how it can get worse, much worse according to attendees at the National Conference For Media Reform. Continue Reading →
Singer songwriter Michelle Shocked appears on WORT-FM in Madison, Wisconsin in advance of tonight’s workers’ rights rally. Continue Reading →
The anger stirred up by Wisconsin Republican anti-workers’ rights actions may be felt at the ballot box on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
“It’s painfully obvious that this isn’t about a budget,” says the Deputies spokesperson. “This is about destroying and silencing unions.” Continue Reading →
Saturday and Sunday there are rallies scheduled at the Capitol. Stay tuned to The UpTake for coverage.
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Last week in Madison, Wisconsin anyone could walk into the State Capitol without being stopped by police. Now entering the Capitol is like going through airport security. Continue Reading →
People tell The UpTake’s Sam Mayfield why they are in Madison. Sam gives us the wrap up on the day’s events. Continue Reading →
Look for more video and photos from The UpTake’s Sam Mayfield and others as more people converge upon Madison this weekend to demonstrate for workers’ rights and against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s attempt to restrict collective bargaining. Continue Reading →
