On Nov. 10, 2016, we were asking ourselves, "How did this happen."

Since then, our shock has pretty much turned to horror as we watched a half-mad con man try to completely warp our venerated system of government to his own venal interests. The Grifter-in-Chief has been aided and abetted by a GOP that has turned so completely from the party of Lincoln and even Eisenhower  as to become something resembling the wealthy elite who enabled the rise of German fascism in the 1930s. (I wish this was hyperbole!)

So, what do we do now?

Medicaid Expansion would bring $1.2 billion to Wisconsin, improve health care for thousands, and kickstart better funding for schools and roads. So why would the GOP oppose it?

Lots to talk about this month. For example:

• To impeach or not to impeach, that's a good question
• Presidential candidates: What are you looking for?
• The state budget: Turn on the heat

The Supreme Court's failure to address extreme partisan gerrymandering, makes itall the more important than ever to get the electorate informed and energized to defeat it at the ballot box. You can help!

From our friends at Indivisible Tosa:

• Inclusion and Equity Commission considered at May 14 Government Affairs Committee meeting
• May 18 pop-up rally to support Medicaid expansion
• Save the Date: Sensenbrenner Town Hall July 1

The Joint Finance Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday, April 10  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Ave. Oak Creek Wisconsin 53254.

This is an opportunity to support Governor Evers' budget and push back on the GOP's obfuscation and deceptive rhetoric regarding the state's budget priorities.

[From our Friends at Indivisible]

It’s normal to feel a bit disappointed after the two-year buildup that was Mueller’s investigation. We were all ready to see Trump and his cronies brought to justice. That didn’t happen with Mueller’s report. But that doesn’t mean that we don’t get to know the whole truth, and our asks remain the same:

• Release the full report. 
• Continue investigations in Congress to hold Trump accountable. 

You are cordially invited to attend a forum on the impact of the proposed state budget on Wauwatosa's schools and other schools across Wisconsin.  A flyer is attached.
The forum will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Fisher building, 12121 W. North Avenue.  The Superintendent of the Wauwatosa School District, Dr. Phil Ertl, and the former Dean of the UW-Madison School of Education, Dr. Julie Underwood, will make presentations, followed by a question-and-answer period.  We hope to see you there.

Best wishes,

Dennis McBride

If you are a member of Outpost Natural Foods, there is an Outpost Board election being held thru April 3rd. It is important that Outpost upholds their  stated goals, including paying their employees a living wage.

Let's face it, the GOP has been doing a better job at taking control of the government. One way has been to motivate people to vote for judicial elections, which can have long-lasting effects on our democracy. Our opponents have been turning out for spring elections, and we have to, as well. There ARE more of us, but if we don't vote, that doesn't matter.