Wisconsin Isn’t a Democracy
Sam Spyra It is no secret that Wisconsin’s electoral maps are unfairly drawn. In fact, many have suggested that Wisconsin should be a much bluer state than it currently is; however, due to unfair map drawing and a state supreme court working with the legislature, our state remains controlled by republicans. At least when it comes to the legislative branch, Wisconsin is not a democracy. It never will be, as long as there are no strong, enforced, federal rules for state elections. Most likely, this is not news to you. Wisconsin’s GOP isn’t just responsible for one of the most … Continue reading Wisconsin Isn’t a Democracy
PGND Chase Bank Protest Speech
Transcript of a speech Marc Silberman gave at the October 1 action in front of the Chase Bank on the Capitol Square. Continue reading PGND Chase Bank Protest Speech
Q&A: Transit Key to a Socialist Future
The bus stop was beautiful. An elaborate, colorful mosaic of shapes. Flowers in pots and a pinwheel surrounded a wrought metal bench. The problem is that the bus stop is not being used as buses are detoured during construction. Turn … Continue reading Q&A: Transit Key to a Socialist Future
Voter Guide Partisan Primary 2022: August 9th
MADSA voter guide partisan primary August 9th 2022. Continue reading Voter Guide Partisan Primary 2022: August 9th
Speeches from Stand up for Abortion
The following 3 speech’s were given at the steps on the Capitol building in Madison on May 7th at the Stand Up For Abortion rally. Around a thousand people gathered to protest the linked Supreme Court draft statement to overturn abortion access on a federal level. Continue reading Speeches from Stand up for Abortion
All abortions are healthcare
In response to the leaked news of the Supreme Court’s plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, over 3,000 people came out in Madison Tuesday night for an Emergency Protest to Defend Abortion Rights. Continue reading All abortions are healthcare
Shepherd Janeway for Madison School Board
Madison Area DSA is proud to endorse Shepherd Janeway for seat 3 on the Madison School Board. Unlike their opponent Laura Simkin, Shepherd does not support returning School Resource Officers (SROs) to Madison’s schools. Continue reading Shepherd Janeway for Madison School Board
It’s Too Soon to Ditch Masks
We strongly disagree with Public Health Madison & Dane County’s decision to allow the mask mandate to expire on March 1. Dropping the mask mandate is dangerous and premature, and we call on PHMDC to reinstate the requirement for public spaces. Continue reading It’s Too Soon to Ditch Masks
No Line 5, DNR public comment
Since the struggle at Standing Rock in 2016 we have seen an interest in the resistance to fossil fuel pipelines. This has brought together the climate justice movement and the Indigenous liberation movement and the struggle for a livable planet. … Continue reading No Line 5, DNR public comment
Quadren Wilson Statement
The Abolitionist Working Group of the Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America (MADSA) stands in solidarity with Quadren Wilson and his family as they reel and recover from the horrific abuse they have endured at the hands of the DCI … Continue reading Quadren Wilson Statement
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