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Tom Barrett for Governor - Standing Up for the Middle Class

Storified by Mark Langgin · Sun, Apr 15 2012 06:51:47

A good day to be a democrat · kellyhafermann
Daily Kos: Tom Barrett picks up first union endorsements in Wisconsin recallDaily Kos: Tom Barrett picks up first union endorsements in Wisconsin recall
While AFSCME's Wisconsin locals have made no bones about their opposition to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the Democratic primary to take on Gov. Scott Walker in the upcoming recall election, unions are not unanimous in preferring former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.
Now, that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is building momentum, out of state special interests supporting Gov. Walker are training their sights on Barrett
Mayor Tom Barrett at the Newsmaker Luncheon featuring Miss America 2012, Laura Kaeppeler. · milwaukeepressclub
How to win a recall election | Tom Barrett for GovernorHow to win a recall election | Tom Barrett for Governor
The following is a an excerpt from an opinion piece written by former Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, who has endorsed Tom Barrett. Click here to read the full opinion article from the Isthmus. It's all about the 4.1%.
Civil ·
Scott Walker: Out of Touch ·
US Senator Herb Kohl Endorses Tom Barrett for Governor | Tom Barrett for GovernorUS Senator Herb Kohl Endorses Tom Barrett for Governor | Tom Barrett for Governor
MILWAUKEE - U.S. Senator Herb Kohl issued the following statement today endorsing Tom Barrett for Governor: "I'm supporting Tom Barrett for governor. While I wouldn't ordinarily endorse in a primary, this is no ordinary race or time.
Yet, despite the attacks...Barrett continues to build support
Erpenbach ·
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Someone asked me "Why Storify?" ... this is some of what I came up with

Storified by Mark Langgin · Wed, Mar 07 2012 09:24:18

Appstorm

Mid-term elections, cities crippled by snow, a homicide epidemic, and hundreds of bicycles materializing in the middle of late-night traffic — they’re not just news stories, they’re ongoing experiences.


That led Burt Herman, a former AP bureau chief and correspondent, to re-evaluate the way that news organizations research and assemble their stories. The result is Storify, a tool that allows editors and reporters to integrate social media into their stories faster and more interactively than ever before.


Rather than copying and pasting status updates, tweets, and Flickr photos, reporters can use Storify to rapidly compile dynamic social media elements that readers can retweet or reply to by clicking within an article.

Storify’s best uses turn news into conversations | Poynter.Storify’s best uses turn news into conversations | Poynter.
Standing for journalism, strengthening democracy | Journalism training, media news & how to's
Storify demo · freddiearomerop
10 ways journalists can use Storify | Zombie Journalism10 ways journalists can use Storify | Zombie Journalism
When Storify appeared on the collective journalism screen a few weeks back at TechCrunch Disrupt, it inspired a lot of oohs, ahhs and spe...
According to the below story, "Storify 

Highlight voters’ reactions/politicians’ posts from various social networks. Storify is a great tool for organizing social media stories because it enables you to pull together Facebook posts and tweets and add context to them. Several news organizations used Storify last year on Election Day to highlight voters’ voices.

Help your audience make sense of the stream of information they’re consuming on social networks. Using Storify, you can help your audience find news that’s relevant to them. The Herald in Everett, Wash.,used Storify last year to pull together relevant election night content from its own site and other news sites.

Compare and contrast local politicians’ tweets, Facebook posts. The Washington Post used Storify to compare the tweets of two local mayors in the aftermath of a storm. One mayor used Twitter to post vague bits about plowing in the city, while the other mayor used Twitter to ask residents about their needs.
25 ways to use Facebook, Twitter & Storify to improve political coverage | Poynter.25 ways to use Facebook, Twitter & Storify to improve political coverage | Poynter.
Social media has become a powerful tool for journalists covering elections. It's given journalists a way to see how politicians and campa...
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Updates from the 2012 Iowa legislative session

Storified by Mark Langgin · Mon, Mar 05 2012 07:09:11

Barkley StateForest · iowaswater
The 2012 Session started slowly, but the focus has remained the same....REAP funding, habitat, water quality, and other voluntary conservation programs.
State water quality funding deficient, report says | TheGazetteState water quality funding deficient, report says | TheGazette
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Iowa’s water supply may fall short of future needs | TheGazetteIowa’s water supply may fall short of future needs | TheGazette
Associated Press Updated: 27 February 2012 | 9:05 am in Uncategorized thegazette.com Copyright 2011 SourceMedia Group. All rights reserve...
Flooding is still a major concern - with multiple pieces of legislation moving this session that attempt to address flood concerns.
Panel OKs bill creating Iowa flood protection fund - Omaha.comPanel OKs bill creating Iowa flood protection fund - Omaha.com
Published Thursday February 9, 2012 DES MOINES (AP) - Iowa cities struggling to afford necessary improvements to protect against flooding...
Log Jam On The Boone · Gordon _Iowa
As part of our efforts, Iowa's Water & Land Legacy is helping manage a new web presence for the Iowa REAP Alliance.  The goal is to create a mechanism for a more unified message and presence online.
Iowa REAP Alliance » Pages » Home
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A CHECK IN TABLE · iowaswater
In fact, the REAP Alliance has a new tool (below) that allows you to look up information on your county's REAP projects.  Check it out!
Iowa REAP Alliance » Pages » County by county
Browse our county-by-county map to learn more about projects in your county. Visit us often as we add information to the map!
Sportsmen are stepping up to advocate for public lands and quality habitat...including participating in 2012 REAP Day at the Capitol
GREEN LOBBY: Groups gather at the statehouse to ask lawmakers to fund conservation projectsGREEN LOBBY: Groups gather at the statehouse to ask lawmakers to fund conservation projects
Environmental groups gathered at the statehouse to lobby for funds as part of Environmental Lobby Day. Organizers are asking lawmakers to think about natural resources when deciding on the Iowa budget. You'll find success stories around the state when it comes to protecting Iowa's natural resources.
We are beginning to make inroads on demonstrating the connection between the outdoors and the economy
Look outside to boost economy, create jobsLook outside to boost economy, create jobs
Elected officials of both political parties have supported using public money to encourage economic development. The state provides grants to businesses. It gives tax breaks to those who promise to create jobs. It spends to promote tourism.
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Obama rules...

Storified by Mark Langgin · Sat, Mar 03 2012 07:25:37

Hahaha. Great photoshop by someone. Never saw this before. #supreme · asim_overstands
Barack ObamaBarack Obama
15 hours ago ... BarackObama.com is the official re-election campaign website of President Barack Obama. Visit the site for the latest ...

wish i was a senior this year so that i could hear obama speak at graduation...hopefully someone just as cool will be speaking in 2014!

— Isabella Langone · Sat, Mar 03 2012 07:19:30
C-SPAN: President Obama at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner · cspan
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Iowa is facing historic water quality challenges - and the Iowa legislature and Gov. Branstad continue cuts....

Storified by Mark Langgin · Fri, Mar 02 2012 14:32:36

State water quality funding deficient, report saysState water quality funding deficient, report says
While threats to Iowa&#39;s water quality increase, state funds to prevent and counter pollution are shrinking, according to a report iss...
Teddy Endorses Clean Water · iowaswaterandland
Iowa Environmental Council: DNR Funding Trend Ignores Iowa VotersIowa Environmental Council: DNR Funding Trend Ignores Iowa Voters
To protect waters in the Cedar River and elsewhere around the state, Iowa should utilize a watershed-based approach to improve water qual...
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