http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kamala-harris-2024-s429.jpgKamala Harris is the right choice for the Democratic Party, and rallying behind her can lead America toward a more inclusive and prosperous future.

WASHINGTON - “The American people owe President Biden an enormous debt of gratitude for the unparalleled progress he has delivered over the last four years – and we will honor that legacy, and the decision that he has made today, through a firm commitment to nominating and electing a Democratic president this November who will carry that torch into the next four years.

Joe Biden met the moment at a time of urgent need. That’s who he is. We feel profound gratitude for the patriotism and leadership of President Biden.

STEVENS POINT, WI — Today, State Rep. Katrina Shankland, Democratic candidate to unseat Radical Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election:

MADISON – Today, President Joe Biden announced that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in the 2024 election. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:

MILWAUKEE - Robert joins us while on vacation and tells us about his adventures hiking the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin this week. We review the disastrous RNC in Milwaukee that has seen a Milwaukee man shot by out of state police who were outside of the RNC’s security perimeter. In addition, there is a brewing economic backlash as many area businesses say the event was oversold as locals flee downtown and the city for the week and convention goers mostly stay in confined area and attend selected venues.

We talk about President Biden’s announcement that he will introduce legislation to cap rent increases to 5% per year, cancel medical debt, and rein in the U.S. Supreme Court. While mostly done out of political desperation, the elevation of these three significant issues is an important step for progressive organizers and our movement.

We review news this week from the dangerous, cutthroat and largely unregulated world of hospital and health system competition that UW Health is starting a $900 million expansion of its hospital and clinic footprint in pursuit of profits and market control. Attend our Hospital cost and closure training on Thursday, July 25th, 6pm to hear about efforts to fight back.

Citizen Action Southeast Coop Organizer, Brandon Williford, and Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez join us to discuss a wellness workshop that they are hosting at Mitchell Park with many other organizations next Tuesday, July 23rd, 3-7pm.

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting his recent announcement awarding nearly $1.3 million in grants to support quality of life, foster economic development, protect and improve the Great Lakes resources, and create resiliency in Wisconsin’s coastal communities through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Donald Trump naming MAGA faithful J.D. Vance as his running mate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/biden-assault-weapons-2022-s450.pngJoe Biden has served the country with dedication and distinction. However, given the current circumstances, I believe it’s time for him to step aside and allow a new candidate to take the lead.

MILWAUKEE - Citizen Action just launched our volunteer field campaign in support of our progressive candidates and “no votes” on damaging state constitutional amendments. We discuss the pivotal State Legislative primary races and the influence activists can have on electoral outcomes. Our week of calls demonstrated a real thirst among voters we talked to for progressive candidates. JOIN US on the phones next Tuesday, July 16th, 5pm, for our next primary candidate, Amillia Heredia (Assembly District 11; City of Milwaukee).

We discuss news this week that the Marshfield Clinic Health System intends to combine with South Dakota-based Sanford Health. We discuss how this further consolidation of monopolistic health systems will drive up costs and lead to more closures. We critique Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage that reported Marshfield Clinic PR as news coverage. We also review the Eau Claire area community assessment released this week that found a serious lack of access to health care, particularly mental health services. Robert also educates us on how Medicare’s crazy payment system is helping create monopolies in health care.

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