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Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, where we explore the pulse of middle America and the issues that matter most to its people. In this episode, we're joined by two distinguished guests who provide an inside look at the upcoming Democratic National Convention and the crucial role delegates play.Sarah Godlewski, the Secretary of State of Wisconsin and a DNC delegate, shares her personal journey and the vital responsibilities delegates have in shaping the party's future. We also hear from Alex Hornbrook, the Executive Director of the Democratic National Convention Committee, who takes us behind the scenes of organizing this monumental event. He dives into the sheer scale and logistics of hosting a major convention while accommodating surging enthusiasm.Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. The Hot Dish serves up the unfiltered truth straight from the heartland.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.com

No one in Wisconsin should be surprised that Kamala Harris has all but secured the Democrat nomination for president without a single vote in the primaries. We got a good look at the Democrat party's ironically undemocratic methods during the 2022 mid-terms. Remember how there were originally 8 candidates running for the Democrat nomination for US Senate? One-by-one they all dropped out before the primary to clear the way for Mandela Barnes. Can't have your voters making important decisions like that! Sarah Godlewski was the last one to bow out – just one month before the primary and with momentum on her side. It all worked out for her in the end though. Doug La Follette won his race for secretary of state and just two months into the term decided to retire. Gov. Evers coincidently appointed Godlewski as his replacement, raising all kinds of suspicion but with absolutely no fear of consequences. After all, it's not like voters had a say in any of these democrat decisions in the first place.

We debrief this week's Spring General Election. We look at the implications of the high ‘Uninstructed Vote” in the Democratic Presidential primary. Will it put additional pressure on President Biden to change course on the unfolding humanitarian travesty in Gaza? We also dig into the central role that strong voter support for public education played in local elections throughout the state, local election success stories and disappointments. With the Spring Elections now behind us, we turn to the critical task of recruiting progressive candidates for state legislative elections. We remind our listeners that our 40th Anniversary event in Wausau is next Thursday, April 11th, 5:30pm and encourage listeners to join Robert and Matt in celebrating 40 years of powerful organizing. We welcome Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski to discuss the continued attacks on her office and the structures that support our democracy. Secretary of State Godlewski also talks about the importance of public education and why she barnstormed the state supporting many of the 90 public school referendums on the ballot this Spring. Citizen Action Climate Coordinator Kat Klawes joins us to discuss an opportunity for our listeners to take action in support of a FREE weatherization program being considered by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission to implement important climate components of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act passed by Democrats in Congress in 2022. Sign petition in support of FREE weatherization of Wisconsin homes. https://www.greenhomeownersunited.com/ira2024en

In the second hour, we want to know how much does it take to retire in Wisconsin? Do you have enough?? Is talking about this topic make you uneasy?? We pull out the receipts and W2's and have a frank talk about a sensitive topic. We then welcome Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski to the show and discuss all the work she has done in her first year since taking office! As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling...we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! If you're new to our show and listening to us as a podcast, remember to subscribe and rate us, those ratings go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Sarah Godlewski

Sherwin talks about the upcoming holiday work party for the employees at The Truth. Also, Wisconsin Secretary of State, Sarah Godlewski, stops by to talk about electors who lied about Trump's 2020 election.

The holiday season brings tranquility to many families and homes, but not to all of them. Domestic violence often surges at this time of year. We'll talk to a leader who advocates for domestic abuse victims about warning signs and resources. And Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski talks about why she's calling on a member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission to step down. Note: Our live shows return on January 2nd. Stay tuned for several pre-produced holiday conversations and excerpts from our favorite 2023 shows. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribed to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Nancy Stencil, Sarah Godlewski, Milly Gonzales

In the second hour of As Goes Wisconsin, Jane and Greg welcome Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski to talk about everything her office has been doing since taking over the position. From a quick swearing in, to dispelling misinformation, Sec. Godlewski is keeping very busy. The crew also talks daylight saving time and how this can affect driving, specifically with regard to deer.

Kris and Tony learn about the roles of Treasurer and Secretary of State with Wisconsin's own Sarah Godlewski. Guests: Sarah Godlewski, Tony Palmeri

We welcome Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski to discuss the functions of the SOS office and the MAGA Republican attacks on her appointment and the office. Are their smears another example of the fraying of democratic norms? We review Boss Vos' continued disingenuous and deceptive push for an Iowa-style redistricting scheme. What does this say about his threat to impeach Justice Janet? We discuss the historic UAW strike which came to Wisconsin this week as President Joe Biden took Priscilla's advice from last week's show, becoming the first President to join a union picket line. Is this fight a landmark in the fight to restore the right to form unions and the tattered American middle class?

A lots of debate preview - we open the hour with Nathaniel Rakich from FiveThirtyEight.com to give the data on the debate tonight. Plus an interesting story surrounding Sarah Godlewski and her Secretary of State position. Also, the boat race heard around national television.

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty has filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski over her refusal to comply with open records requests into her appointment just days after Doug LaFollette was sworn in.

Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski and Motherhood for Good will come together to review how her group Women Win Wisconsin played a vital role in April's state Supreme Court election and how moms can continue to grow their level of civic engagement so our state doesn't backslide from its recent gains. Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Sarah Godlewski, Nicole Slavin, Erin Phillips

This past month, the country watched as the most expensive state judicial race in history took place in Wisconsin, with Democrat Janet Protasiewicz securing the seat and flipping the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to a 4-3 majority. Heidi and Joel talk with Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin's Secretary of State, about what this victory means for women's rights in rural America and Republican attempts to suppress the youth vote. Then, we hear Yoshi Gaitan's story, Student Body President at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and one of the organizers on the ground who played a pivotal role in getting students to the polls. We find out what helped drive record-breaking voter turnout in Wisconsin, how a growing youth vote impacted the election, and what we can learn about rural voters for future elections in America. To find out more about the One Country Project, visit our website.

Wisconsin has a new secretary of state for the first time in more than four decades. Sarah Godlewski has already gained attention—and ruffled some feathers—for her outspoken advocacy to fend off right-wing attacks on fair elections. Is she going beyond the bounds of her new role? Or is this kind of candor what Wisconsin needs […]Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Kristina Shelton, Chad Holmes

Are there any lessons learned from failing? Can we learn from it? Should we? How does one define success? Also, talking about the political strategy of Sarah Godlewski and what she

Back to the Future musical recap w/ Sandy Maxx. Sarah Godlewski's strategy, and of course some lawn care strategies from Vinny.

Wisconsin's Secretary of State has very few actual powers, and managing elections is not among them. So why is Sarah Godlewski trying to do just that?

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political future of Sarah Godlewski, who was recently appointed secretary of state by Gov. Tony Evers. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.

04/05/23: Joel is joined by Sarah Godlewski to talk about the recent Supreme Court election in Wisconsin, and what it means for the state going forward.  Sarah is a fifth-generation Wisconsinite who garnered national attention for her 2022 U.S. Senate campaign that aimed to put working families first. She was recently appointed Secretary of State Wisconsin. She also served as State Treasurer of Wisconsin from 2019 – 2022, having been elected after successfully leading a bipartisan coalition to save the office in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polls open across Wisconsin just as our 7am hour gets underway. To help motivate voters to get out and vote we'll have two special guests. Wisconsin's new Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski (7:05) and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (7:30) will sum up the high stakes of today's state Supreme Court election. And each will […]Guests: Sarah Godlewski, Mandela Barnes

On this week's episode of Wedge Issues, Jessie and Jack spoke with Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski. Godlewski, a former state treasurer, was appointed to the role earlier this month. She replaced longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette, who was just reelected in November but unexpectedly retired March 17 after four decades in the office. In the episode, Godlewski walks through what she's envisioning for the office's future, her conversation with Gov. Tony Evers before he appointed her to the role and what her new gig means for her work on restoring abortion access in Wisconsin. And, of course, we put her through the rigors of the lightning round. Support the show: https://tinyurl.com/supportwedgeissuesSupport the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000U67DAASSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Stakes - and Campaign Spending - are High in April 4 Wisconsin Supreme Court RaceToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Politico - The biggest election of 2023 reaches final sprintWisconsin Politics - New independent expenditures push Supreme Court spending to nearly $30 million The Guardian - In Wisconsin's supreme court race, a super-rich beer family calls the shotsNBC News - Everytown launches ad campaign attacking conservative in WI Supreme Court raceMilwaukee Journal Sentinel - Secretary of State Doug La Follette to retire, Gov. Tony Evers appoints Sarah Godlewski to postMy Vote Wisconsin - Deadlines and Registration Information for April 4th ElectionToday's Script:  (Variations occur with audio due to editing for time) You're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.We're in the land of cheese, beer and partisan politics today.  Swing state Wisconsin not only has a pivotal state supreme court election on April 4th – the most expensive in U.S. history – its Secretary of State also just announced his retirement, creating a firestorm over his appointed replacement.In February, liberal-leaning Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Janet Protasiewicz and conservative former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly won a primary election among four candidates.  With the general election fast approaching April 4th, an estimated $30 Million or more may be spent on the campaigns, making it the most expensive state supreme court race in U.S. history. Hanging in the balance is majority control of the court, currently a 4-3 conservative lean, which could impact reproductive rights, gun legislation, voting rights, and gerrymandering. Should the court shift, so could Wisconsin's gerrymandered voting districts, which could not only change Wisconsin's House & Senate, but its Congressional seats as well.Also in Wisconsin news was the retirement of its long time Secretary of State, Doug La Follette, and the appointment of his successor, former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.  La Follette was just re-elected in November, causing critics to accuse Governor Tony Evers of planning  to subvert the voters, and they demand another special election.   Wisconsin voters, March 31st is the deadline to register to vote at your municipal clerk's office.  We have articles and resources at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org.  I'm Brian Beihl.----------------------------------------------Remember to Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!  #Democracy #DemocracyNews

On this week's episode of the Up North Podcast, Kirk, Kristin, and Sarah spoke with former Wisconsin US Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski about her new Political Action Committee called Women Win Wisconsin, and the rallies they're having around the state. Next, they spoke with political veteran Robert Kraig on how to get plugged into volunteer activities with Citizen Action of Wisconsin and help elect a reasonable judge and finally balance Wisconsin's Supreme Court. Finally, they wrapped up with a few thoughts on why we all need to fight hard for our home state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Guests Are: Jeremy Young, Debbie Cox Bultan, Rep. Casey Weinstein, Sarah Godlewski

Just 19 days until Wisconsin's huge state Supreme Court election and we'll be joined by candidate and Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewic along with former state treasurer Sarah Godlewski for a discussion on the importance of having a plan to vote on April 4.  And in this week's Hometown Health segment, Dr. Kristin Lyerly is […]Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Sarah Godlewski, Janet Protasiewicz, Wendy Molaska

We welcome Sarah Godlewski to the show to discuss the “Rally for Our Rights” events across Wisconsin she is organizing with PPAWI, Citizen Action and other progressive allies to highlight the critical importance of abortion rights in the Supreme Court election. This week the WMC dropped $3.2 million into a disgusting crime ad targeting Janet Protasiewicz that was topped by another shameful attack ad attempting to terrify voters that Janet will “take away parental rights and impose trans ideology on our kids.” We review Legislative news that Speaker Vos will kill Governor Evers' bad idea to subsidize stadium improvements for the Milwaukee Brewers and an outrageous effort by Republicans to weaken our vaccine requirements for children in Wisconsin. We also continue to sound the alarm bell on the brewing cold war with China. We discuss Fahreed Zakaria's comments on CNN declaring that this Tuesday's Congressional committee hearing of the new House select committee on China was like being transported back to the 1950s, as members of both parties tried to outdo one another in their denunciations of China.

Sarah Godlewski's group Women Win Wisconsin is part of a large coalition with other organizations planning a series of at least half-a-dozen rallies across the state in the month of March—designed to give women and their allies a place to show their support for reclaiming the freedom to make their own choices about their bodies […]Guests: Sarah Godlewski, Todd Allbaugh

The 8th State Senate District had been represented by Republican Alberta Darling from 1992 to 2022. After her abrupt retirement last month, a special election was called for April 4. Democratic candidate Jodi Habush Sinykin and former state treasurer Sarah Godlewski visit to talk about the importance of the race and others on the spring […]Civic Media

Former state treasurer Sarah Godlewski talks about her new endeavor to highlight and amplify women serving in public service roles around Wisconsin. Also, Barron County pastor Ned Lenhart has a twist on New Year's resolutions: looking inside ourselves and starting 2023 on the right foot, spiritually.  Thursday Civic Media

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Senate debate. Wisconsin Medical Society on abortion care. Women Win Wisconsin. Section Yellow. Ben Brey is back. Course correcting misinformation. (1:14) - Senate debate Capitol Bureau Chief at Cap Times, Jessie Opoien talks about the political paradox of Ron Johnson and last night's debate. (29:15) - Wisconsin Medical Society on abortion care Wisconsin Medical society calls is asking lawmakers to put their money where there mouth is. (48:00) - Women Win Wisconsin State Treasurer of Wisconsin and former US Senate candidate, Sarah Godlewski talks about her new PAC, Women Win Wisconsin.You can connect with Sarah on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. (1:05:40) - Section Yellow Social Worker and Founder of Section Yellow, John Plageman shares how Section Yellow is an 'oasis' for nondrinking Packers fans. (1:30:03) - Ben Brey Translates the market Wallstreet vet, Ben Brey translates another painful CPI report. (1:50:27) - Course correcting misinformation UW Madison Journalism and Mass Communication professor, Michael Wagner talks about misinformation.You can connect with Michael on Twitter and Instagram. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Music from today's show can be found on As Goes Wisconsin's Spotify playlist. We love hearing from you! Got a topic you think we should cover? Have an idea for a guest we should have on? Want to leave us feedback? Let us know!

State Treasurer of Wisconsin and former US Senate candidate, Sarah Godlewski talks about her new PAC, Women Win Wisconsin.

In the first half, Mark talks with 84th assembly candidate, LuAnn Bird about her campaign successes and misinformation about Wisconsin's education system. In the next half, Mark talks with Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin state treasurer, about electing women to the legislature, gerrymandering, and more.

We shed light on the misleading media coverage of the latest MU Law Poll, which finds both the Governors and U.S. Senate races are a dead heat. Did the TV saturation of radicalized attacks on Mandela Barnes influence any specific subset of voters? We applaud Sarah Godlewski's new PAC to expose Sen. Johnson on abortion and support 6 women candidates running for important state legislative seat. Robert reviews new campaign contribution data that reveals Corporate America as the real power behind MAGA and the assault on democracy. We welcome UW Health nurse Shari Signer to discuss this week's narrowly avoided strike, the next steps for the nurses, and their role in helping inspire a rebirth of labor organizing. New data reveals the lowest child poverty rate in America ever measured thanks to President Biden's policies, especially the Child Tax Credit. Will Democrats in the Senate make it permanent? We close with Matt ranting again against the un-elected Federal Reserve Bank.

We welcome Darrin Madison, Citizen Action's endorsed candidate for State Assembly District 10, to discuss his important primary election on August 9th and his vision for structural change in Wisconsin. Our panel reviews Ron Johnson's odd week. He floated the idea of making Social Security and Medicare vulnerable to cuts or cancellation if not passed by Congress annually and flip-flopped twice on marriage equality. Is this good politics, or is Johnson now completely out of touch with Wisconsin voters? We update progress on President Biden's domestic agenda, major advances on climate, health care costs, and tax fairness. The bill, which is called the Inflation Reduction Act, faces one remaining conservative Democratic hurdle, now that Manchin is on board, Kyrsten Sinema demands protecting a particularly sleazy tax break for the rich in return for her support. Since our last show, Sarah Godlewski dropped out of the U.S. Senate primary election, clearing the path for Mandela Barnes' primary election victory. We also discuss what the overwhelming defeat of anti-Abortion forces in Kansas portend for the midterms?

Here's the happenings in the Fox Valley for the week of August 1, 2022: Refugees get CDL training, Green Bay wants passenger rail hub, re-casting your ballot, and more. Sourceshttps://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/hidden-talents-project-gives-refugees-resources-to-become-truck-drivers/ ("Hidden Talents Project" helps refugees get CDL) https://www.wearegreenbay.com/top-stories/mayor-eric-genrich-says-hes-working-on-a-coalition-to-push-for-a-national-rail-hub-in-green-bay/ (GB Mayor putting collation together for national rail hub) https://www.wearegreenbay.com/election/as-candidates-drop-wisconsin-voters-can-re-cast-a-ballot/ (Did you know you can re-cast your ballot?) http://rssfeeds.postcrescent.com/~/704159594/0/appleton/home~Sarah-Godlewski-withdraws-from-Wisconsin-US-Senate-Democratic-primary-clearing-path-for-Lt-Gov-Mandela-Barnes/ (Sarah Godlewski withdraws from US Senate primary) https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/over-15lbs-of-meth-and-cocaine-seized-in-outagamie-county/ (15 pounds of meth/cocaine seized in Grand Chute and Appleton) http://rssfeeds.postcrescent.com/~/704200998/0/appleton/home~people-have-been-infected-with-salmonella-from-shelled-peas-bought-at-Wisconsin-farmers-markets/ (Shelled peas with salmonella in local farmers markets) http://rssfeeds.postcrescent.com/~/704200998/0/appleton/home~people-have-been-infected-with-salmonella-from-shelled-peas-bought-at-Wisconsin-farmers-markets/ (South Africans donate camping gear after AirVenture) http://rssfeeds.postcrescent.com/~/704280598/0/appleton/home~Delta-United-talk-about-pilot-shortages-%e2%80%94-a-reason-behind-delayed-canceled-flights-%e2%80%94-at-Oshkoshs-EAA-AirVenture/ (Delta and United talk about pilot shortage) https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/what-happens-when-a-restaurant-goes-tip-free/ (Do you think a No-Tip restaurant could work?) Did we miss a story? Got an event to share? Follow Appleton Podcast Co-op on https://whatthefoxsays.captivate.fm/apc-facebook (Facebook) and send us a message. CreditsConnect with today's hostDavid Kalsow helped co-found the https://appletonpodcast.com/ (Appleton Podcast Co-op) and hosts https://appletonpodcast.com/presents/ (APC Presents,) a podcast featuring longform interviews with local podcasters. Twitter - https://twitter.com/kalsowkalsow (@kalsowkalsow) TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kalsowkalsow (@kalsowkalsow) Email - me@davidkalsow What the Fox Says is a production of the https://whatthefoxsays.captivate.fm/apc-website (Appleton Podcast Co-op), a collaborative network for Northeast Wisconsin locals to start and grow their own podcast.

UW-La Crosse outreach coordinator Spencer Hulsey in studio. Talked about her experience behind possibly being the artist of the University of Illinois newest mascot. Before that, we discussed PFAS pollution with US Senate candidate in Wisconsin, Sarah Godlewski, who was in La Crosse. After, we discussed the Arizona plan to tap the Mississippi River for water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Carole talked with Sarah Godlewski, a candidate for senator for Wisconsin. Hear how her campaign is going, where it's headed, and what she plans to do day 1 in office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Wedsneday editon of Steve and Carole! The two take the first hour discussing the tradgey in Highland Park, Illinois. They field calls and texts from listners on their thoughts, and look at possible solutions. Plus, a full interview with candidate for Senate, Sarah Godlewski. Also, a 40-year haitus? Tune in to hear what Carole has been holding out from for almost a half centry! Tune in!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Roe vs Wade has been overturned and Steve spent the whole show talking about what this truly means for our country. Tune in to hear his opinion, as well as Wisconsin Governor candidate Rebecca Kleefisch, US Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski and tons of listeners thoughts as well. Tune in!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week the January 6 committee hearings have kicked off. What will Rudy, Roger and Jared Kushner tell the committee?We talk to Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton about Texas' abortion legislation.Ron Johnson continues his concern with rival Sarah Godlewski.Elon Mush takes host Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson and Tim Poole to the space station to get away from the left.Marco Rubio continues to sweat out the campaign with his rival Val Demings.Vladimir Putin. continues his estrangement, to everyone's chagrin.And finally we hear from Doug Ford about his victory in Canada.It's lit. Stop over.https://youtu.be/q29ACJaQKis

Our western themed show. Rudy is eager to try out for the new season of Yellowstone so his agent has been working the phones.We check in on the gun debate with Mitch McConnell, Tucker Carlson, Beto O'Roarke, Mark Kelly, Krysten Sinema and Magie Hassan.We also hear from Ron Johnson, who wants to keep his senate seat in Wisconsin and has a possible female primary challenger in Sarah Godlewski.We get an update on the John Durham case against Michael Sussman.And Joe Biden stops by with his team to play some hardball.All this and less. Join us!https://youtu.be/Tsx5kXO7fU4

Sarah Godlewski is looking to take Ron Johnson's seat in the US Senate representing Wisconsin. One big issue we hit on was the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Godlewski, though, is also the Wisconsin state treasurer. We start the show breaking down a couple of things the state is doing through her office and add to how the US Senate could also be helping. Isn't helping but could be, as we discuss how most legislation dies in the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 de mayo | Nueva YorkLeer esta newsletter te llevará 11 minutos y 12 segundos.¿Has conocido a Anne? Bienvenido a La Wikly.🇺🇸 ¿País de oligarcas?Lo importante: una nueva decisión judicial del Tribunal Supremo este mes volvió a dejar claro el papel protagónico del dinero en las campañas electorales en Estados Unidos. Es solo un capítulo más de la política de un país cada vez más influenciada por los ricos.Muchos de los cuales son congresistas y senadores, como bien veremos más adelante.Explícamelo: el Supremo de mayoría conservadora dictaminó que los políticos en el cargo pueden reembolsar dinero que hayan prestado a sus campañas incluso después de haber ganado las elecciones; sin límites en la cifra.La decisión es controvertida, pero no sorprende vistas las decisiones que ha tomado el Supremo en ese contexto, especialmente ahora que seis jueces conservadores tienen el control ideológico de la corte.Contexto: la decisión más importante en ese término se remonta al año 2010, cuando el caso Citizens United v. Comisión Electoral Federal abrió la veda a que empresas, fundaciones o sindicatos tuvieran el poder de influenciar elecciones a golpe de talonario.A grandes rasgos, Citizens United permitió que grupos conocidos como Super PAC pudieran recibir cantidades ilimitadas de dinero que después invertir en campañas políticas de la forma en la que quisieran.Principalmente, los gastos van dirigidos a publicidad de defensa y ataque para ayudar o perjudicar a los candidatos de la elección de esas Super PAC. A veces, algunos grupos gastan decenas de millones de dólares para catapultar o enterrar a un candidato.La única condición importante es que esos grupos tienen prohibido coordinarse con las campañas de los candidatos, pero es algo que ciertos políticos están ignorando con iniciativas tan creativas como marcar en rojo en sus páginas web aquel contenido que quieren que sus grupos afines destaquen en sus inversiones publicitarias.¿Y ahora? Cada vez es más habitual ver a candidatos millonarios entrar en carreras políticas con el apoyo de su propia cuenta bancaria. Y si no son sus cofres, lo son los de sus socios millonarios que invierten millones de dólares en Super PAC paralelas.Lo vimos en las primarias republicanas al Senado por Ohio y por Pennsylvania, donde o bien había millonarios firmando cheques para sus campañas (Mike Gibbons, Mehmet Oz, Dave McCormick) o bien los firmaban otros por ellos (Peter Thiel, cofundador de PayPal, con J.D. Vance).Pero entonces, ¿qué es lo último que ha pasado?⚖️ Nueva ayuda judicialLa Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos avaló este mes la eliminación del límite que impone la normativa federal a los candidatos para recaudar fondos después de sus elecciones para devolverse el dinero que prestaron a su campaña.Es decir, los candidatos adinerados que prestan millones de dólares a sus propias campañas pueden obtener un cargo público y luego acudir a sus principales donantes para reponer las sumas que se prestaron en un primer lugar.La normativa hasta hace poco vigente se aprobó en 2002 como parte de la Ley Bipartidista de Reforma de Campañas. Lo que hacía era poner un tope de 250.000 dólares en la cantidad de dinero recaudado después de unas elecciones que las campañas pueden usar para pagar préstamos personales de los candidatos.El senador Ted Cruz, demandante en el caso, había argumentado que el límite de 250.000 dólares violaba la Primera Enmienda, restringiendo la libertad de expresión política sin preocupaciones de corrupción quid pro quo legítimas que la justifiquen.“El gobierno no puede identificar un solo caso de corrupción quid pro quo en este contexto. […] Y como asunto práctico, los préstamos personales a veces pueden ser la única forma en la que un candidato desconocido que desafía a alguien en un cargo público y conexiones limitadas puede potenciar el gasto de su campaña desde un primer momento”, escribió el presidente del Supremo John Roberts, de ideología conservadora, en su opinión mayoritaria.La defensa explicaba que los políticos pueden tener conflictos de interés una vez en el cargo. Si quieren recuperar el dinero prestado a su propia campaña antes de ganar su escaño, tienen la opción de pedir donaciones a cambio de votar de una forma u otra.“Reembolsar el préstamo de un candidato después de haber ganado unas elecciones no puede servir a los propósitos habituales de una contribución: el dinero llega demasiado tarde como para ayudar a cualquiera de sus actividades de campaña. Todo lo que hace el dinero es enriquecer al candidato personalmente en un momento en el que puede devolver el favor —por un voto, un contrato, un nombramiento. No hace falta ser un genio político para ver el riesgo elevado de corrupción”, escribió Elena Kazan, miembro progresista del Supremo, en su opinión minoritaria.Con esta última decisión, la Corte Suprema impulsa la capacidad de los donantes adinerados para enriquecer personalmente a los candidatos de su elección, incluidos a aquellos que invirtieron millones en sus propias campañas y siempre que acaben prevaleciendo el día de las elecciones.Si bien los donantes individuales todavía están sujetos al tope de contribución por elección (2.900 dólares por campaña en 2022), la decisión de la Corte Suprema significa que los candidatos pueden recaudar mucho más de ellos en conjunto para pagar sus propios préstamos.La decisión del tribunal es retroactiva, lo que significa que las campañas de este ciclo que tengan préstamos de candidatos podrán aprovechar las nuevas reglas después de sus elecciones. 95 candidatos a la Cámara y al Senado ya han prestado a sus campañas más de 250.000 dólares, según los registros de la Comisión Federal de Elecciones.En las primarias senatoriales de Pennsylvania, el famoso médico Mehmet Oz se enfrenta al financiador de cobertura David McCormick y a la exfuncionaria de la administración Trump Carla Sands. Oz ha prestado casi 15 millones de dólares a su propia campaña, mientras que McCormick prestó 11 millones y Sands aportó otros 3,9.En Arizona, el empresario republicano Jim Lamon le ha prestado a su campaña para el Senado 13 millones.En Alabama, el republicano Mike Durant prestó unos 2,6 millones a su campaña para el Senado.Y en Wisconsin, el demócrata Alex Lasry prestó a su campaña para el Senado más de 7 millones. Su principal oponente, Sarah Godlewski, ha prestado casi 3 millones a la suya.💸 Políticos acaudaladosQue haya candidatos con mucho dinero para poder desafiar a políticos en un cargo público, o acaso para optar a nuevos escaños abiertos por una jubilación o muerte, está lejos de ser novedad.Un estudio de Open Secrets reveló que el año pasado los candidatos a elecciones invirtieron un total de más de 100.000 millones de dólares en sus propias campañas electorales.Según estos datos, la mayoría de los candidatos autofinanciados de 2021 son republicanos. Registraron un total de 85,6 millones de autofinanciación en el año, en comparación con los 22,7 millones de los demócratas.En 2020, otro estudio de Open Secrets señalaba que más de la mitad de los miembros del Capitolio eran millonarios. La mediana del patrimonio neto de congresistas y senadores que presentaron declaraciones en 2019 es de poco más de 1 millón de dólares.Sin embargo, la enorme riqueza de algunos miembros del órgano contrastaba con la carencia de otros. Mientras que algunos legisladores todavía adeudaban préstamos estudiantiles, otros estaban pagando su tercera o cuarta hipoteca.Los líderes de ambas cámaras forman la lista de los 10 principales. La presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), ha visto aumentar su riqueza a casi 115 millones de dólares desde los 41 que tenía en 2004, el primer año en el que OpenSecrets comenzó a rastrear las finanzas personales.El líder de la mayoría del Senado, Mitch McConnell, vio aumentar su patrimonio neto desde 3 millones a más de 34 durante ese mismo periodo.🔭 ¿Y adónde vamos?Con la decisión de Citizens United y varias posteriores como la que nos trae aquí hoy, el Supremo estadounidense ha determinado que decidir dónde invertir dinero es una cuestión de derechos fundamentales. En concreto, de libertad de expresión.Por tanto, invertir dinero en campañas políticas, que es la cumbre del debate público, debe estar protegido a nivel constitucional.Esa perspectiva es y sigue siendo controvertida, sobre todo en un país donde la desigualdad económica es cada vez más rampante y el 1 por ciento acumula cada vez más riqueza.Y aunque ambos partidos han sabido aprovechar la proliferación de las Super PAC, ya hay estudios que han determinado que es el partido republicano el que mejores resultados ha logrado tras la decisión de Citizens United.La pregunta es, ¿será capaz Estados Unidos de entender y solucionar los problemas de la clase trabajadora cuando sus políticos son más ricos a cada ciclo electoral que concluye?¿Desea saber más? En The Atlantic tienen una columna interesante sobre lo que el movimiento progresista puede hacer para contrarrestar estas decisiones judiciales que juegan en contra de sus sueños por políticas más redistributivas. Y esta entrevista al catedrático Jeffrey Winters especializado en el estudio de la oligarquía es un buen plus a esta newsletter.🎬 Una recomendaciónCon la colaboración de FilminCosmópolis es una película canadiense de 2012 dirigida por David Cronenberg. Sigue el trayecto en limusina de un ejecutivo que quiere cortarse el pelo en su barbería de confianza, situada en la otra punta de la ciudad de Nueva York. Durante el recorrido, el capitalismo que lo enriqueció se desmorona a su alrededor.Robert Pattinson encabeza el reparto en el papel de Eric Packer. Fue la primera película puramente de autor del actor lejos de su periplo comercial con Harry Potter y Crepúsculo —uno que agradecemos hasta el día de hoy por habernos dado interpretaciones geniales en títulos como The Rover, La ciudad perdida de Z, Good Time o High Life.Cronenberg adapta la novela homónima de Don DeLillo, no exactamente su trabajo más aclamado pese a la reputación que le precede en Estados Unidos. Y esta película sufrió casi el mismo destino, pues la crítica la desplumó tildándola de aburrida, anodina y evidente.Pero por esa misma razón creo que Cosmópolis es tan interesante y puede disfrutarse desde una perspectiva menos analítica. No es tanto la ambición ni las pretensiones lo que fascina, sino la forma en la que lo presenta (qué forma de rodar en interiores) y la forma en la que lo narra (esas interpretaciones y esos diálogos desprovistos de vitalidad; esa comicidad seca y cruel).Me quedo con esta cita de Manohla Dargis para The New York Times, muy relevante en los tiempos que corren:“Tomada como un comentario sobre el estado del mundo en la era del tardocapitalismo (para empezar), Cosmópolis puede parecer obvia y casi banal. Pero estas banalidades, que están acompañadas por miradas vidriosas, también son la clave: el mundo está quemándose y todo lo que algunos de nosotros hacemos es ver las llamas con una familiaridad exhausta”.Cosmópolis está disponible en Filmin.🌐 Facebook concreta planesBy Marina EnrichLo importante: Nick Clegg, el presidente de asuntos globales de Meta, escribió un artículo la semana pasada exponiendo en unas 8.000 palabras qué significa el metaverso y por qué es relevante. Sí, igual no es la forma más efectiva de hacerlo cuando tienen como misión “acercar a la gente”, lol.Contexto: en octubre, Facebook anunciaba que iba a cambiar su nombre a Meta para representar el nuevo rumbo de la empresa hacia el metaverso.Es importante recordar que ese cambio se hizo en medio de una muy mala racha de imagen por falta de transparencia.Wait, ¿qué era el metaverso? El metaverso es una experiencia más inmersiva de internet. Incorpora la realidad virtual, pero no solamente eso. Hoy en día quienes más han desarrollado ideas del metaverso son juegos online como Roblox o Minecraft. Emilio tiene un vídeo hablando del tema.Las claves: Durante estos últimos meses, tanto Clegg como Mark Zuckerberg han desarrollado las siguientes ideas sobre el metaverso:El metaverso no es un producto como lo es Instagram. Es una infraestructura que no posee nadie y en la que todo el mundo debería poder desarrollar ideas —y es ahí dentro donde Meta desarrollaría productos.Meta no gobernará el metaverso, “igual que no hay un internet de Google, o un internet de Microsoft”, dice Clegg. Aunque con el poder que tienen estas grandes tecnológicas, es fácil argumentar que sí tienen un papel importante en la futura gobernanza.Los problemas de moderación continuarán. En el metaverso habrá los mismos problemas que tenemos en la vida real y Meta sigue sin plantear soluciones. Las reglas que habrá dependerán de la “sección” en la que estés dentro del metaverso.En 10-15 años, o quizá más, veremos el metaverso tal y como lo imaginan Clegg y compañía.El Presidente de Asuntos Globales de Meta ha planteado muchas preguntas sobre el metaverso y no ha resuelto tantas dudas. Está claro que es un gran reto, pero visto el pasado (y presente) de Meta, no se pueden permitir no ser más transparentes con sus planes de acción para lidiar con esos problemas.Además, tampoco ha hablado sobre los planes de monetización de Meta en el metaverso, pero como ya los sabemos (i.e. rastrear y elaborar perfiles para comercializar los datos), es muy difícil que no nos genere desconfianza.Pero bueno, como dice Clegg al acabar el artículo, el metaverso va a llegar, queramos o no. 🙃En otro orden de cosas, hoy ha vuelto Lunes por el mundo con novedades sobre la gira de Joe Biden en Asia, la caída de Mariúpol en Ucrania o los temporales que han devastado ciudades en India y Bangladesh, entre otros titulares internacionales.Puedes volver a ver el directo completo en Twitch.Feliz semana, This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.lawikly.com/subscribe

In this episode, Denise speaks with Wisconsin State Treasurer, businesswoman, financial expert, and candidate for the United States Senate Sarah Godlewski. Discover the story behind Sarah's career as a public servant as well as her achievements and plans regarding her current campaign as she runs for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Ron Johnson.  Denise and Sarah discuss the trials and tribulations that often come with being a woman in a predominantly male industry, in a divided nation as well as the current problems the pandemic has brought upon the state of Wisconsin. She offers an upbeat conversation that is not only intriguing but shares her anecdotal tips for just plain life.  Her determination is both contagious and inspiring. Join in to hear more about Sarah and why (THIS) woman should run for office!  

Had some fun talking about a fifth grader in La Crosse taking over as principal for a day. Was hoping she could come up but I got stood up. Sarah Godllewski, however, did show and we talked about a bunch of things as it pertains to running for US Senate. That included the filibuster, healthcare, a $750 billion bloated military budget and, of course, the Jan. 6 insurrection and how some people pretend it was just your everyday tour of the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky joins. We discussed how partisan politics are so bad, even Wisconsin's DNR is in a right-vs.-left battle. Also talked about 80-year-old's in government — Breyer on the US SUpreme Court and Grassley in US Senate — and how that's probably not great for anybody. Along those lines, Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski, in Wisconsin, called on Breyer to retire. Oh, and there was also a Flordia man story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She was handing out piggy banks to La Crosse elementary students ... Sarah Godlewski, an Eau Claire native and the current Wisconsin state treasurer joined to talk about running for US Senate in Wisconsin. She's looking to take what's currently Ron Johnson's seat. We hit everything from Jeff Bezos and the billionaire club to politicians trading stocks while passing legislation that affects those stocks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome yet another U.S. Senate candidate, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, to discuss her primary campaign. This is our second in a series of interviews with the crowded field of Democratic candidates vying to face off against incumbent Senator and Trump sycophant Ron Johnson. Our panel also talks about the explosion of COVID and the return of masking for some businesses and local governments, while the Legislative Republicans move this week to bar the UW System from enacting COVID safety rules, endangering young people, university staff, and the communities in which they live. We also look at the eviction crisis, the important role of movement leaders like U.S. Rep. Cori Bush cutting through traditional political gridlock, and the hard path ahead to real structural reform.

Sarah Godlewski is a 5th generation Wisconsinite born and raised in Eau Claire by two public school teachers, was elected as State Treasurer in 2018, and is a proud Green Bay Packers shareholder. As a small businesswoman, Sarah co-founded MaSa Partners in 2015, a small business incubator focused on making a difference in our communities by investing in renewable energy projects, Main Street start-ups, and women-owned businesses. Sarah previously served as Co-Chair of UNICEF USA's Advocacy Leadership Group.

In this episode of Wide Awake in Wisconsin, Sara Finger sits down with Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlweski to discuss Paid Family Medical Leave. Sara also gives a peak at 3 important policies impacting women in Wisconsin: a new policy regarding Rape Kit testing, Universal Changing Stations, and finally an executive order on Redistricting. The episode wraps up with a Focus Forward on the 2020 Census. There is still time to register for the 2020 Women's Health Advocacy Summit. Special thanks to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin for sponsoring this episode. Support the show (https://supportwomenshealth.salsalabs.org/supportwideawakeinwisconsin)

Sarah Godlewksi joins Jessie this week to talk about why she fought to save Wisconsin's state treasurer office, and how she views her role as the state's "fiscal watchdog." Support the show.

We discuss the latest state news including Gov. Evers plan to expand access to dental care for low income people and fixing lead pipes throughout the Wisconsin. We welcome state treasurer and Citizen Action member Sarah Godlewski for the 2nd installment of “What the Godlewski does the state treasurer do? This time Sarah has some shocking news about censorship on climate issues. State Senator Chris Larson joins us to unveil his new package of campaign finance bills to start restoring democracy to our elections.We announce some important political endorsements, including Judge Lisa Neubauer for State Supreme Court and several key local races. We close the show with a discussion of tax cuts, the Colin Kaepernick/Black History Month controversy in the Legislature, and Gov. Evers' refreshing action on to the Paris Climate targets.

We welcome the new state treasurer and Citizen Action co-op member Sarah Godlewski to discuss the her first week in office. Sarah will join the show every 2nd week of the month to educate us on priorities to strengthen and improve the office’s financial watchdog functions. We talk about Governor Evers’ healthcare executive order and his direction to new AG Josh Kaul to reverse Wisconsin’s stance on the anti-ACA lawsuit. We also review news that groups will sue over lame duck session, a bipartisan legislative commission report proposing increased public school funding, and Sen. Chris Larson bill to prevent lawmakers from destroying public records. Finally, we are joined by Citizen Action Northeast Wisconsin Co-op organizer Jolie Lizotte to talk about what members are doing in this critical region and how to get involved.

37-year-old Sarah Godlewski is the first Democrat to win election to the office of Wisconsin Treasurer since 2006, and she's ready to bring progressive change.

We review Tuesday’s historic election that swept Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul, and Sarah Godlewski into statewide office and overwhelmingly re-elected Tammy Baldwin to fight the Trump administration in Washington. We look at highlights and a few lost opportunities. We welcome Anita Johnson to discuss her organizing work and her role in the Citizen Action lawsuit the expanded access to early voting, which had a decisive late night role in Walker's defeat. We are also joined by Robyn Vining. who narrowly upset Matt Adamczyk in a Republican district in suburban Milwaukee, and Citizen Action organizer Jeff Smith, who overcame the growing urban/rural divide and won election to the State Senate in Western Wisconsin.

We welcome Citizen Action coop member Sarah Godlewski who is in the final stretch of her amazing campaign for State Treasurer. Sarah reminds us how important it is to vote all the way down the ballot on Tuesday, November 6th. We discuss the terrorist attack by a white nationalist in Pittsburgh and how the tragedy is a direct consequence of the hatred sewn by Donald Trump, and the Republican politics of division. We discuss the despicable new Trump ad vilifying immigrants, which some believe is even worse than the infamous Willie Horton ad. We review the new MU Law Poll and discuss the importance of getting involved in GOTV canvassing efforts the last 4 days of the election. Robert reviews a new Citizen Action report finding that allowing Wisconsinites to buy-into Badgercare as a “Public Option” would slash premiums and deductibles by as much as $24,000 for a family of four. The report also found the healthcare cost gap with Minnesota is widening.

We discuss Tuesday’s primary election in Wisconsin and celebrate huge victories by Citizen Action members Mandela Barnes, Sarah Godlewski, Marisabel Cabrera and Jeff Smith. Our panel begins to handicap the Governor and U.S. Senate races. and we welcome Citizen Action co-op member and candidate for the State Assembly Kim Butler to discuss her important race in Western Wisconsin.

We welcome Eric Marsch, executive director of NORML Southeastern Wisconsin, to discuss the marijuana referendums sweeping across the state this summer for the November election and how they are moving the legalization issue forward in the state. We also are joined by Citizen Action Organizing Cooperative member & candidate for State Treasurer, Sarah Godlewski, to talk about her campaign. Don’t forget to vote for Sarah on Tuesday, August 14th. We also discuss new national polling finding Trump’s approval rating at 36%, with 52% disapproving. More importantly, Democrats hold a 47%-to-39% lead in congressional preference.

We discuss how Scott Walker has finally been forced to call special elections in two state legislative seats after being slapped down by an appeals court judge. The special election will be on June 12th, with any primary set for May 15th. We also preview next week’s Spring Election on Tuesday, April 3rd. We dissect the WMC’s sleazy child sex predator ad that has greatly upset the family of the victim. Next we welcome Citizen Action Co-op member Sarah Godlewski to discuss why it so important to save our fiscal watchdog and Vote No on eliminating the State Treasurer. We bat around the latest Foxconn news and raise up the inspirational efforts of the Wisconsin student marchers who used their spring vacation this week to walk 50 miles to Paul Ryan’s house urging greater gun restrictions.

We welcome Tim Burns, Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s endorsed candidate for State Supreme Court (primary next Tuesday, February 20) to discuss his novel willingness to run on his progressive values and fight for average people against the big corporate interests that are rigging the system. We also talk about the latest mass school shooting in Florida and the GOP’s serial appeasement of gun extremists. We also are joined by Citizen Action Western Wisconsin Organizing Cooperative member Sarah Godlewski who educates us about the referendum to abolish the State Treasurer, a move that would further reduce fiscal accountability in Wisconsin government.