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HUGE: The Wisconsin power grab lame-duck laws are on hold! Dane Cty judge issued a temporary injunction in lawsuit by the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Disability Rights Wisconsin, & Black Leaders Organizing for Communities. THANKS to @LWV_WI @drwisconsin @blocbyblocMKE!
The odious, democracy-attacking power grab laws passed last December are intended to overturn the decision of the people of Wisconsin in last fall's elections. More background in this video. So grateful to those who've fought and never stopped fighting.

The thread below outlines what the power grab fight looked like in real time when the GOP bills were released last fall. What's happened since is continual resistance. The GOP press on in court; the story isn't over. But today is a major step forward.

Massive appreciation to the ace team at @protctdemocracy, which brought the lawsuit challenging the WI power grab on behalf of @LWV_WI @drwisconsin and @blocbyblocMKE and won an injunction today.
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ALL HANDS ON DECK. Special election for State Assembly in Wisconsin *tomorrow.* Phone callers needed to help Tip McGuire keep the seat blue. GOP reportedly flooding the area. Click this link now and set up an ActionID account to make some GOTV calls: openvpb.com/vpb_bycode/944…
This is me, calling some voters in the WI 64th Assembly District just now to support @Tip4WI. It's easy. It's vital. Join the virtual phone bank! Republican Speaker Robin Vos is just 3 seats shy of a supermajority. Don't let him get any closer. Make calls: openvpb.com/vpb_bycode/944…
Near Kenosha, Wisconsin? Get out and knock some doors for Tip McGuire. The county party office is at 5712 7th Avenue. Look for the sign that says "We rise by lifting others" (what a great motto!). Go in & say you're there to help; they'll put you to work. I'll be there tomorrow!
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Major crack in the dam of Wisconsin GOP obstruction: some R lawmakers now saying they're open to looking at models for a compromise on Medicaid expansion. This is huge. Text "state" to 50409 or DM to @resistbot to contact your WI lawmakers & urge action!
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Good morning, Wisconsin! Up and at ‘em.
Today’s the 7th Congressional District Convention in Marshfield. Set course for due North.
Every single summer when I was growing up, my family drove to Vilas County on the Northern tip of Wisconsin. About half the drive was what’s now in the 7th Congressional District. One of the most beautiful places on earth. When I go to a calm place in my mind, that’s the one.
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