Action Alert
Good news
The Pride Flag is back at the Stonewall National Monument in NYC. The Trump administration revealed the decision in court papers to settle a lawsuit brought by various groups.
Hungarian Premier and Trump friend Viktor Orbán was defeated in Hungary’s recent election. Unlike Trump, Orbán is allowing a peaceful passage of power. The opposition now has the supermajority needed to amend their constitution and dismantle Orbán's 16 years of authoritarian consolidation.
Several new faces will be on the Sauk County Board of Supervisors. It is unclear whether the votes are there to depose Tim McCumber as Board Chair.
Chris Taylor won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, meaning that there will be a liberal majority on the Court at least until 2030 (and most importantly, through the 2028 election.)
All three Moms for Liberty candidates lost their school board races in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
WI passed the nation’s first referendum requiring future large-scale data center building projects that receive tax benefits to secure approval from local voters.
A federal judge refused to block sending abortion pills by mail while the FDA continues its (unnecessary) review of mifepristone’s safety.
A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon’s latest bid to limit press access, tearing into the Department of Defense in a stinging ruling that warned “suppression of political speech is the mark of an autocracy, not a democracy.”
Wisconsin GOP State Rep. Jerry O’Connor announced he won’t seek reelection. He is the 6th Wisconsin Republican to do so.
Cook Political Report just shifted the Iowa’s governors’ race rating from “Lean Republican” to “Tossup.”
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to turn over all their evidence on Renee Good’s murder.
Rep. Jamie Raskin requested the White House physician conduct a “comprehensive cognitive assessment” of President Trump and brief Congress on the results. [Like this will happen.]
The Artemis II mission officially surpassed the Apollo 13 distance record of 248,655 statute miles from Earth, then returned to earth successfully. A beautiful, uniting mission accomplished!
A federal judge from Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians.
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin that sought to force him to turn over private information about his state’s voters. Judges have also dismissed the cases against California, Michigan, and Oregon.
Dolly Parton made a “generational and transformational” donation to the hospital named after her. The East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, now the Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, said the money will be a lifeline for years to come. [Gotta love Dolly!]
Florence + The Machine is partnering with Planned Parenthood on tour amid a “life and death” fight for abortion rights. In 2023, Florence Welch received life-saving reproductive health care for an ectopic pregnancy that caused her to miscarry, and the experience informed her latest album.
Thanks to bipartisan pushback from lawmakers and the public, the Trump administration abandoned its plans for a physical border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Luxembourg became the second country in the world to enshrine abortion rights into its constitution. France was the first to do so in 2024.
NO KINGS 3: Thirty-two percent of protestors were first timers. 27% of all voters said they want to come next time. Think about that - more than a quarter of all voters want to be there for NK4.
Things you can do right now
Plan your May Day (May 1) National Day of Economic Protest
May Day Strong is planning a day of mass refusal to engage with the American economic engine,featuring rallies, marches, and non-violent disruptions across the country. Not everyone will be able to refuse work, school, or spending entirely, but do what you can.
Keep Pressure on your Members of Congress to stop the Iran War
There are more votes this week to end the war. Tell your Members of Congress, no matter their party: Americans never wanted this war and Congress must do all it can to bring it to an end.
Tell Congress NO on Unnecessary Surveillance of US Citizens
The House votes Wednesday on reauthorization of FISA Section 702, which allows for wiretapping and data collection from foreign nationals on US soil—including information shared with or by American citizens—without a warrant or court order.
Announcements
WE HAVE A WEBSITE!
And you know that because you’re on it! Many thanks to Jason, as this gives us a home. Feel free to suggest other items to be included.
Celebration Party in Memory of Mike Schou
Saturday, April 18
2pm–6pm
Cedarberry Inn, Sauk City
Join us for food, music, and memories. Chicago Cubs gear, Hawaiian shirts, and Christmas apparel encouraged.
Cancelled/Rescheduled-ISP Bridge Protest
Originally April 25, 10 am-12 pm
Instead: The group agreed to hold a May Day Strong rally on May 1, 4 pm-6 pm (see above)
Note that typically the 4th Saturday of the month we will hold a bridge protest, unless there is a national protest, or it gets too cold!
Upcoming Get-Togethers
Dorf Haus with Indivisible Sauk Prairie, April 29, 5:30 pm
Coffee with Indivisible Sauk Prairie at C2 Juicery, May 8, 10 am
Dinner at the Riv, May 26, 5:30 pm
Our next regular monthly meeting will be Thursday, May 14, 6 pm at the Sauk Prairie Police Department.
It's been an event-filled week, but we've had some victories! Bask in the afterglow, then get ready to continue to defend Democracy. Thanks to you all!
