The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Update on Congress with US Rep. Mark Pocan
When:
Wednesday, May 6
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussionat 6 PM
Speaker:
Rep. Pocan has helped raise awareness on a number of important issues like net neutrality, the student loan debt crisis, the TransPacific Partnership trade deal and has introduced the Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment.
Where:
Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
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.
May 6 - Janesville, Forum: Update On Congress With Rep. Mark Pocan
April 8 - Janesville, Forum: Impact Of The State Budget
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
The Impact of the Proposed State Budget
Speakers:
Rep. Andy Jorgensen, 43rd assembly District, Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair
When:
Wednesday, April 8 at 6 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
Where:
Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
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.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
March 26 - Evansville, Forum: Is Democracy An Endangered Species?
Hosted by Move To Amend Evansville
Two powerful speakers. One important issue. Mike McCabe and Rick Brunton will discuss
how We the People can get big money out of politics and reclaim our democracy.
When:
Thursday, March 26
Begins at 7 PM
Where:
Evansville High School, Media Room
640 South Fifth Street
Evansville, WI
View Event Flyer Here
Jan. 21 - Janesville, Forum: Sly Sylvester On The Right To Work For Less
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Sly Sylvester on the "The Right to Work For Less"
How so-called "Right to Work" Laws hurt unions and all working people.
Speaker:
"Sly" Sylvester, talk radio host 3-6:30 PM M-F on WEKZ 93.7 FM/ 1380 AM
podcasting at Sly's Office: http://www.slysoffice.com/
When:
*Wednesday, January 21, 2015
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speaker & discussion
* NOTE: This is the 3rd Wednesday NOT 2nd Wed as we usually schedule!!
Where:
**Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, Wisconsin
** This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics
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.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
Dec. 10 - Janesville, Movie: Citizen Koch
Rock County Progressives Present an Educational Film
Movie:
CITIZEN KOCH
The movie will start at 6:15!!
(Due to movie length)
If time allows there will be discussion after the film.
Read the Mother Jones story on how PBS snubbed the showing of this documentary.
When:
Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014
6 PM-6:15 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic)
6:15 PM-7:45 PM, Movie showing
Where:
*Basics CO-OP Natural Foods
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545
*This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics.
SOURCE: Rock County Progressives
Nov. 12 - Janesville, Forum: Media Reform Politics
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Robert McChesney on ‘Media Reform Politics: The New Imperatives’
Speaker:
Robert McChesney, Gutgsell Endowed Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Illinois, author of Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy, andco-author with John Nichols of Dollarocracy: How the Money-and-Media-Election Complex is Destroying America.
Utne Reader in 2008 listed him as one of their ’50 visionaries who are changing the world.’
more
When:
Wednesday, November 12
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion
Where:
**Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
(**This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics)
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.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
Oct. 8 - Janesville, LWV: VoterID and the November Elections
Voter ID and the November Elections with Andrea Kaminski of LWV
Speakers:
Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director of League of Women Voters of WI, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for informed and active participation in government.
When:
Wednesday, October 8
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion
Where:
**Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
(**This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics)
CapTimes Story - LWV's Andrea Kaminski: Need a voter ID? Get it free, get started NOW
LWV of Wisconsin
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.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
Sept. 10 - Janesville, Video Forum: Wisconsin's Mining Standoff
The Rock County Progressives present a video and forum:
"Wisconsin's Mining Standoff" by 371 productions
...a short film about the proposed mine in the Penokee Hills of northern Wisconsin
When:
Wednesday, September 10
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion
Speakers:
Devon Cupery, Producer at 371 Productions (which also made the emmy-nominated 'As Goes Janesville.')
371 productions - Video Screening Schedule
Devon also worked as lead researcher for 371’s BizVizz project, the first mobile app to make corporate tax & campaign finance data accessible.
Senator Tim Cullen, District 15, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Mining
Where:
**Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
(**This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics)
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.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
Aug. 14 - Janesville, Progressives Annual Picnic
Thursday, August 14th
Rock County Progressives Present ...
Annual Pot Luck Picnic
Celebrating
Progressive Values
Brats (natural & veggie) & Natural sodas provided !!
Speakers:
- Deb Kolste
- State Assembly Rep. for Janesville
- Andy Jorgensen
- State Assembly Rep. for Edgerton, Whitewater, Milton, etc..
Picinic Schedule:
7 PM Speakers Presentation
Location:
- Riverside Park
- North Pavilion
- Janesville, WI.
May 14 - Janesville, Forum: Raising The Minimum Wage
The Rock County Progressives present an educational forum:
Raising the Minimum Wage
When:
Wednesday, May 14, 6 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion
Speakers:
Patrick Hickey of the Workers' Rights Center of Madison (wrcmadison.org).
Rep. Corey Mason, 66th Assembly District (Greater Racine), Introduced Wisconsin’s Fair Minimum Wage Act, a bill to raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $10.10/hr from $7.25.
Where:
**Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr.
Janesville, Wisconsin
(**This is an independent event not affiliated with Basics)
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.
The Community Room is to the left when you come in.
RockCountyProgressives. org, also on Facebook
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