John Nichols: Bernie Sanders campaigns for Rebecca Cooke and democracy

The senator whom polls frequently identify as the most popular elected official in the United States was in Eau Claire Sunday morning, telling cheering Wisconsinites that the Nov. 3 midterm election offers an opportunity to transform American politics, check and balance Donald Trump and strike a blow for governance by the people rather than oligarchy.

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Peter W. Bakken: Constitutional amendment would strain Wisconsin churches

A proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot would allow “places of worship” to meet in large groups regardless of the direness of an emergency situation, the nature of a threat or whether gatherings by other organizations are prohibited. As a practicing member of a worship community, I believe that would be a grave mistake.

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John Nichols: Bernie Sanders campaigns for Rebecca Cooke and democracy

The senator whom polls frequently identify as the most popular elected official in the United States was in Eau Claire Sunday morning, telling cheering Wisconsinites that the Nov. 3 midterm election offers an opportunity to transform American politics, check and balance Donald Trump and strike a blow for governance by the people rather than oligarchy.

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Peter W. Bakken: Constitutional amendment would strain Wisconsin churches

A proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot would allow “places of worship” to meet in large groups regardless of the direness of an emergency situation, the nature of a threat or whether gatherings by other organizations are prohibited. As a practicing member of a worship community, I believe that would be a grave mistake.

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Cooke campaign: Alliance of Retired Americans endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Alliance of Retired Americans announced their support for Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. With over 4.4 million members, the Alliance focuses on protecting and expanding retirement security, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.  “Rebecca’s positions demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring

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