Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-2) will join Rock County residents at Blackhawk Technical College, in Janesville, to highlight Congressman Paul Ryan’s decision asking seniors to make ‘sacrifices’ instead of asking millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.
Citizen Action of Wisconsin is joining the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare and other partners, we are fighting to protect these important benefits that you have earned. They are paid for with your money, after all.
Rally and Petition Delivery event at Blackhawk Technical College on April 4th at 10:00 A.M. with Congressman Mark Pocan.
Let’s send a strong, unmistakable message: Hands Off, No Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid!
What: Rally and Petition Delivery with Congressman Mark Pocan!
Where: Blackhawk Technical College, Triangle Room
6004 S. County G, Janesville, WI 53546
When: April 4th, 10:00 A.M.
Please RSVP at the following link: http://tinyurl. com/cengjns
We look forward to seeing you there.
Apr. 4 - Janesville, Rally Preserve Social Security
March 20 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally
PROMOTING DEMOCRACY ONE PINT AT A TIME
Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (03/20) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville. It will be great to get together again.
Come in and share some conversation with local liberals. I usually order some food, so it's OK to come hungry.
Feb. 20 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally
Drinking Liberally Janesville Chapter
Share your politics while we share a pitcher at our 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 other's company.
Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (02/20) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville. It will be great to get together again.
We meet at The Speakeasy Lounge in downtown Janesville (map), 7:00 PM, on the first Wednesday day of every month.
Promoting Democracy one pint at a time
Feb. 13 - Janesville, Forum On The Taconite Mine
The Rock County Progressives & Sierra Club - Four Lakes Group present...
Forum: Stopping the Proposed Taconite Mine in the Penokee Range of Wisconsin
Speaker: Dave Blouin, Mining Committee Chair, Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter
Wednesday, February 13, 6 PM-7:45 PM
6 PM-6:30 PM cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM- 7:45 PM, speakers & discussion
Basics Food Cooperative, 1711 Lodge Dr, Janesville, 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.
RockCountyProgressives.org, also on Facebook
Feb. 6 - Janesville Forum, Grounding The Drones
Rock Valley Fellowship of Reconciliation presents "Grounding the Drones" Feb. 6, 2013 - 6 p.m. at:
Basics Cooperative Community Room
1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville
Join us in welcoming Bonnie Block and Joy First
Bonnie Block and Joy First are long-time peace activists and between them are involved in various peace groups including Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, Madison Pledge of Resistance, Wisconsin Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars, the National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance and the Dane County Chapter of the United Nations Association.
They will be speaking about drone warfare and why it is a violation of human rights and international law. They will share what is happening in Wisconsin and around the nation in resistance to drone warfare and tell how individuals can get involved. They will also talk about why they engage in nonviolent civil resistance and what happens if one is arrested and goes to trial. They will talk about the principles of nonviolence and their belief that real social change will only happen through the practice of active nonviolence.
Jan. 16 - Janesville, Drinking Liberally
Our monthly Drinking Liberally social will be this Wednesday evening (01/16) at 7 PM, at our usual place, The Speakeasy Lounge, downtown Janesville. It will be great to get together again.
Come in and share some conversation with local liberals. I usually order some food, so it's OK to come hungry.
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.
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.
Event Facebook
RockCountyProgressives.org
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.
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