Dec. 12 - Janesville, Progressive Voices In The MSM

Speaker: John “Sly” Sylvester, veteran morning host on Madison’s WTDY radio, who lost his job recently when the station changed format.

When: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion

Where: Basics Cooperative
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, Wisconsin 53545

Directions: from Madison route 90 until 1st Janesville exit, south on Route 26 past route 14, look for Toys R Us on the right, right on Lodge Drive, on right across from Toys R Us.

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Nov. 14 - Janeville, Forum: Defending Free Speech

The Rock County Progressives present ...

Patricia Hammel, Attorney with the National Lawyers Guild, Partner in a small downtown law firm focusing on consumer bankruptcy, housing and tenant representation, advising cooperatives and small businesses and real estate and estate planning matters.

Brandon Barwick, an organizer of the Solidarity Singers in Madison, member of Forward Marching Band, musician, Janesville native.

WHEN:
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion

WHERE:
Basics Cooperative
1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville Wisconsin 53545

Oct. 17 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (10/17) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville.

Drinking Liberally Janesville Chapter Promoting Democracy one pint at a time

Share your politics while you share a pitcher at your local progressive drinking club. An informal gathering of like minded, left-leaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved, or just enjoy each others company.

We meet at The Speakeasy Lounge in downtown Janesville (map), 7:00 PM, on the first Wednesday day of every month.

To sign-up for Janesville DL updates visit Drinking Liberally.

Oct. 11 - Janesville, Paul Ryan Truth Fest

On October 11th is the VP Debates and a great opportunity to get the stories of 99%ers in Janesville out into the press. Therefore from 3pm to 6pm at Court Park will be a Truth About Paul Ryan fest. We know, having lived in Paul Ryan's district, how wrong his policies are for working families - let's get the word out to the rest of the USA.

What: Paul Ryan Truth Fest
Where: Court Park, 79 S. Main St., Janesville
When: 3-6PM, Thursday, Oct. 11
Who: Citizens interested in the truth about "Ryan Economics"

Created by Wisconsin Jobs Now. RSVP here.

Oct. 10 - Janesville, Challenging Corporate Power

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
Rock County Progressives Present an Educational Forum

Challenging Corporate Power

Speakers:

•Andy Jorgensen
•Ed Sadlowski

◦Field Representative with-AFSCME Wisconsin Council 40, AFL-CIO

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Forum Schedule:
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion

Forum Location:
*Basics CO-OP Natural Foods
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545

*This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics.

Sept. 19 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (9/19) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville. It will be great to get together again.

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Sept. 12 - Janesville, Citizens United Forum

Forum: The impact of “Citizens United” on Elections

Speakers:

Lori Compas, candidate for state senate against Fitzgerald in the recall elections, small business owner in Fort Atkinson.

Jim Beane, South Central Wisconsin Move to Amend, worked on the successful Madison referendum to end corporate personhood and reinstitute regulation of campaign financing, retired professor from National-Louis University.

Wednesday, September 12
Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion

RockCountyProgressives . net, also on Facebook

Aug. 8 - Janesville, Potluck Picnic

Speakers:
Mahlon Mitchell - President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, former candidate for Lieut. Governor

Rob Zerban - Candidate for Congress--1st District, Kenosha County Board Supervisor

Music:
a contingent of the ...Forward Marching Band

When:
Wednesday, August 8
6 PM-7 PM, POTLUCK picnic...
Brats (‘organic’ & Veggie) & Natural Sodas provided
7 PM-9 PM, speakers

Riverside Park, North Pavilion 2200 Parkside Dr., Janesville... Going north on N Washington St (Business Rte 14) turn right at Golf Course Rd (park entrance), right at Edge Hill Drive, left at Riverside Park Rd, follow river north to end of park, last pavilion on the right.

RockCountyProgressives.org Also on Facebook Join us!

Co-Host of “Drinking Liberally Janesville,” gathers each THIRD Wednesday (August 15), Speakeasy Lounge & Restaurant, 19 North High Street, Janesville

SEE EVENT >>> Flyer

July 18 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Drinking Liberally, co-sponsored by the Rock County Progressives is meeting Wednesday (7/18) 7 PM at our usual place, The Speakeasy in downtown Janesville. Come and join us for some liberal conversation on any subject of your choosing. The first pitcher is on the Rock County Progressives.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012.

7:00pm until 9:30pm.

The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville

More info at www.rockcountyprogressives.com

July 11 - Janesville, Meet 44th District Candidates

The Rock County Progressives present:
“Meet the Progressive Candidates of the 44th District."

Wednesday - July 11th

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)

6:30 PM-8:15 PM, speakers & discussion

Basics Food Cooperative, 1711
Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin

View Event Flyer Here.

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June 20 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Rock County Progressives is sponsoring Drinking Liberally Wednesday (6/20) 7 PM at our usual place, The Speakeasy in downtown Janesville.

Come and join us for some liberal conversation, perhaps about Romney's visit to Wisconsin? I will usually order some food too, so it's OK to come hungry. The first pitcher is on the Rock County Progressives.

June 19 - Janesville, Nuns At Paul Ryan's Office

Catholic Sisters across the country work every day with people struggling at the economic margins. Meanwhile, the House of Representative has approved the “Ryan Budget” – which will harm millions of the people they serve.

NETWORK has announced an exciting new venture: a bus tour through nine states to highlight the work of Catholic Sisters, meet the people they serve, and learn about the harm that would be caused by these federal budget cuts.

“Nuns on the Bus: Nuns Drive for Faith, Family and Fairness” will make stops in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia during the two-week tour beginning June 18. We’ll visit social service agencies and offices of members of Congress, highlighting our opposition, as well as the U.S. Catholic bishops' opposition, to the Ryan budget that passed the House.

THEY WILL BE IN JANESVILLE, TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 19TH FOR A PRESS CONFERENCE AND A STOP AT PAUL RYAN’S OFFICE, 20 S. MAIN STREET – 2 PM!!!!!

COME ON DOWN AND STAND WITH THEM!

You can find more information about this event by visiting "Nuns on the Bus" website here.

Find out how the Ryan Budget will hurt your state here.

Visit NETWORK, a National Catholic Social Lobby.

June 13 - Janesville, War On Women Forum

The Rock County Progressives present a Forum:

Stopping the War on Women

Speaker:
Sen. Lena Taylor 4th District

Second speaker TBA

Wednesday, June 13 6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion


* Basics Food Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin

rockcountyprogressives@gmail.com...

Sponsor of “Drinking Liberally Janesville,” gathers each THIRD Wednesday (June 20), Speakeasy Lounge & Restaurant, 19 North High Street, Janesville

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View Flyer here.

* This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics.

May 16 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Rock County Progressives is sponsoring Drinking Liberally Wednesday (5/16) 7 PM at our usual place, The Speakeasy in downtown Janesville.

Come and join us for some liberal conversation, perhaps on the Barrett-Walker race? I will usually order some food too, so it's OK to come hungry. The first pitcher is on the Rock County Progressives. You can find more information at rockcountyprogressives.org

Ken Pearson

May 9 - Janesville, Walker-ization

Forum: The Walker-ization of Education Speakers: Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, 31st District, candidate for governor, Senate committee on Education, organic farmer, former university professor. Steve Striecker, veteran social studies teacher at Parker High School in Janesville, blogger at One Teacher’s Perspective. Wednesday, May 9 6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck) 6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion Basics Food Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin Event Flyer

Apr. 18 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Drinking Liberally - Janesville get together happening on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00pm at the Speakeasy Lounge.

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Apr. 16 - Janesville, Kathleen Falk Visit

Join us for a fundraiser to celebrate the candidacy of Kathleen Falk for Governor. This event will be held at O'Riley and Conway's Irish Pub in downtown Janesville.

Join Kathleen Falk in Janesville!
Monday, April 16 at 5:00pm at O'Riley & Conway's Irish Pub

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Apr. 12 - Evansville, Rock Forward

ROCK FORWARD--EVANSVILLE
Thursday, April 12 at 6:30pm at The Night Owl Food & Spirits

EVANSVILLE. THURSDAY. 6:30 PM. THE NIGHT OWL. COOL PEOPLE. COLD DRINKS. SCINTILLATING CONVERSATION. COME OUT AND PLAY EVANSVILLE LIBERALS. WE KNOW YOU'RE THERE.

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Apr. 11 - Janesville, Wisconsin's Future Forum

The Rock County Progressives present a Forum: Wisconsin's Future, Democracy or Autocracy?

Wednesday, April 11

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion

Basics Food Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, Wisconsin

Speakers:
-Matt Rothschild and
-WI Assembly Rep Chris Taylor
For more info visit: www.rockcountyprogressives.org
or see flyer.

March 30 - Janesville, Candlelight Vigil Trayvon Martin

Open To Everyone,

Come and join other concerned citizens of Janesville and the surrounding area at the bottom of Court House Hill. (E. Court St. and Main St.)

March 30 beginning at 7:30 PM

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March 27 - Janesville, Ryan Budget Protest

WISCONSIN JOBS NOW RALLY AGAINST RYAN'S BUDGET

When: Tuesday, March 27th 12 noon

Where: Paul Ryan’s Janesville Office – 20 South Main Street, Janesville WI

What: Stand up to Rep Ryan’s Budget for the 1%. Come rally and tell Ryan that we won’t stand for his budget that steals from the working class to give more tax breaks to the super rich!

What to bring: Signs and noise makers! SPREAD THE WORD!

March 25 - Madison, Tin Cup Movement

Sunday, March 25, 2012

11:00am until 4:00pm

Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, Free Parking!

1) Create, amend, and pass a Tin Cup Platform to keep $ out of of politics

2) Hear from and question Gubernatorial, Lt. Governor and State Senate recall candidates

3) Perform a Straw Poll

4) Music by Ken Lonnquist!

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March 21 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally

Rock County Progressives is sponsoring Drinking Liberally Wednesday night 7 PM at our usual place, The Speakeasy in downtown Janesville. Come and join us for some liberal conversation, perhaps on the Dem's recall candidates?

For more info on Drinking Liberally check out the RCP website at rockcountyprogressives.org.

March 14 - Janesville, Forum Take Back Wisconsin

Forum--How Progressives can Take Back Wisconsin

Speakers:

Ruth Conniff, covers national politics for The Progressive Magazine.

Sen. Tim Cullen, 15th Senate District

Wed March 14 at Basics Food Coop, Janesville

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion

Basics CO-OP Natural Foods, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545

Flyer pdf.

March 13 - Madison, Women: Mad As Hell Rally

Vote: Mad as Hell Rally

Tuesday, March 13

12noon-1pm

State Capitol, Madison (STATE ST STEPS)

Bring your friends, your signs, your pink t-shirts, your voice

Join us as we say NO to taking away access to birth control. Say no to denying access to lifesaving cancer screenings. Say no to taking away comprehensive sex education from Wisconsin youth. And as we say no to restricting access to abortion. Next week Tuesday, March 13, the Assembly Republicans will be voting on a bill : 1]To further restrict access to abortion and interfere in the doctor-patient relationship.

2]They will be voting to take away private insurance coverage for abortion care.

3]And they will be voting to end comprehensive sex education in Wisconsin They already defunded Planned Parenthood and took away women's access to cancer screenings and birth control.

They repealed the state's Pay Equity law and took away women's right to equal pay for equal work.

"The law was enacted in 2009 for victims of pay discrimination to plead their case in the less-expensive Circuit Court System (with stiffer penalties for employers) rather than suffer a likely loss in federal court -- if they could even get their cases heard at all according to strict federal guidelines And they even tried to legally define "personhood" from the moment of fertilization and take away a woman's right to safe legal abortion in Wisconsin, no exceptions.

Here are some signs you can make to carry at the demonstration: RELIGIOUS LAWMAKERS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST WOMEN EQUAL HEALTH CARE RIGHTS FOR WOMEN NO TO THEOCRACY NO DISCRIMINATORY INSURANCE LAW IN WISCONSIN RELIGIOUS LAWMAKINGBRINGS SHARIA TO WISCONSIN SHARIA LAW IS RELIGIOUS LAWNO RELIGIOUS LAWS IN WI

Green Consciousness Org.

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March 10 - Madison, Reclaim Wisconsin Rally

On March 10th, United Wisconsin and our partners will rally at the Capitol to "Reclaim Wisconsin". We need massive turnout to send our message that we're organized and committed to GETTING WALKER OUT OF OFFICE!

12:00pm- Kickoff at United Wisconsin (131 W. Wilson St.) with speakers!

1:00pm- March to the Capitol from the United Wisconsin office

2:00pm- Reclaim Wisconsin Rally

The time is now, Wisconsin. Scott Walker and his allies are ready for this battle. We must be prepared to hit the ground running in this crucial fight for our democracy. Please donate what you can afford to the battle for the future of our great state.

With your help, United Wisconsin will have the funding it needs to mobilize our supporters with much-needed supplies for issue education, voter ID, and Get Out The Vote campaigns.

Thank you in advance for your support.
Your friends at United Wisconsin

March 9 - CANCELLED Candlelight Vigil Act 10

Janesville Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of the Passage of Act 10

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

In conjunction with other cities throughout the state, there will be a candlelight vigil Friday, March 9th at 6:00pm to remember the passage of Act 10 and the damage it, as well as the policies following it, have done to our great state. Please invite family and friends...

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Feb. 29 - Janesville, Zerban Fundraiser

Please join us for an event to support Rob Zerban for Congress. Rob is a progressive Democrat and small businessman challenging Paul Ryan in the First Congressional District in southeast Wisconsin.

Janesville Fundraiser for Rob Zerban
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
5:30 PM -- 7:30 PM

At the private residence of Cathy Myers and Roger Merry
515 St. Lawrence Ave., Janesville, WI 53545

All contributions gratefully accepted. Your generosity is appreciated!

To Contribute/RSVP online, Please Click Here or call (262) 564-6920.

Feb. 25 - Milton, RCP Meeting

The next meeting of the Rock County Progressives will be Saturday, February 25, 10 AM at Charming B's in Milton, in the old church at the Southeast corner of 26 & High (make a right into the parking lot before High and after Piggly Wiggly if going North on 26).

Suggested agenda:

Forums: Reviewing the previous, promoting March, planning April (we got Matt Rothchild and need another speaker plus a topic) and beyond...

Chuck

Feb. 24 – Janesville, NARAL/Ryan's Office

Rep. Paul Ryan's office
20 South Main, Janesville,

 Feb. 24
 Friday
 12:00pm until 3:00pm

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Please join as at Representative Paul Ryan's office in Janesville on Friday to urge Rep. Ryan to support women's access to health insurance that covers birth control, regardless of where a woman works!

Paul Ryan was on Meet the Press last week claiming that denying women... access to birth control is a matter of religious freedom, and last week the House Oversight and Government Reform Commitee held a hearing on a policy to require insurance plans cover contraceptives in which the panel was all-male and opposed to birth control coverage.

Join us in telling anti-contraception Rep. Paul Ryan to Let Women Speak!

By NARAL Wisconsin

For questions regarding the event, please contact NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin at (608) 287-0016 or info@prochoicewisconsin.org.

Feb. 20 - Elkhorn Rally, Candlelight Vigil

ONE MILLION STRONG CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

The ONE MILLION STRONG RALLY in Elkhorn on Monday, February 20 has been planned for weeks - I have made the formal application, requested the mandated insurance and will be contacting law enforcement on Monday. Our first event (a little over one year ago) drew between 500 and 700 people with four days notice.

Monday, February 20, 2012
Elkhorn Government Center/Veterans Park (downtown Elkhorn - corners of Wisconsin and Walworth Sts.)
5 - 7 p.m.

Bring a candle and a family friendly sign - no profanity or anything you wouldn't want your 7 tear old to see. Get the word out via your emails, social media, word of mouth.

Solidarity! Ellen Holly, Community Activist/Organizer

Feb. 11 - Beloit, Lincoln Day Dinner Red Carpet

Roll out the red carpet for the 1%.

Come pay tribute to the wealthiest 1% and the politicians who do their bidding as they gather to raise even more money in Beloit. Confirmed guests for this "Gala for the 1%" event include Rep. Paul Ryan and Wisconsin Suprme Court Justice Michael Gableman.

Let's salute their tenacious fight to keep lining their pockets by walking all over 99% of the rest of us.

GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
Saturday, February 11 at 4:15 PM
Eclipse Center, 1701 Riverside Drive, Beloit

Wisconsin Jobs Now

Feb. 9 - Janesville, Rock Forward

Join us for a casual evening of liberal conversation, great food, friends, and fun. No speaker, no agenda, no RSVP! Just show up and relax.

BaZinga's
1110 Kellogg Ave,
Janesville, WI

6:30 PM to 10

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Feb. 8 - Janesville, Forum: Why Unions Matter

Forum -- “Why Unions Matter”

Walker's attack on collective bargaining was part of a larger assault on all unions. Yet many don't seem to realize how unions matter to them. This forum will address how unions are important to all working people, even those not in unions.

Wednesday, February 8, at 6 PM

Basics CO-OP Natural Foods, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, WI 53545

Speakers:

Kathleen Falk, gubernatorial candidate, former Executive of Dane County

Ed Sadlowski, AFSCME, Janesville district staff representative

6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion

Presented by the Rock County Progressives, our mission is to promote education & activism around progressive issues in Rock County.

Jan. 26 - Janesville, The "State of Rock County" Address

Join us Thursday, January 26, 4:25-5:00 at the Janesville Job Center, 1900 Center Ave., as we tell the media the truth about "The State of Rock County."

The day before, the Governor will talk about how wonderful the economy and education are doing since he took office. We will gather to tell what is really happening in Rock County.

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Jan. 21 - Milton, RCP Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Rock County Progressives this Saturday, January 21, at 10:30 AM at Charming B's in Milton.
819 E. High St.

Suite 1 in the old church on the southeast corner of 26 & E. High St. Coming from the south on 26, make a right into the parking lot just before High Street.