King Didn't Ask For Followers. He Called for Leaders.
This week the U.S. Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, prompting a cascade of anti‑Black voting measures: Louisiana suspended ongoing elections, Tennessee dismantled its sole majority‑Black district, and an Alabama legislator called for repealing the 14th Amendment. The piece argues that these attacks are the result of a decades‑long, billionaire‑funded effort to reshape the judiciary and undermine civil‑rights protections. It invokes Martin Luther King Jr.'s call for ordinary people to become leaders, urging immediate grassroots action. The author frames the crisis as a moral imperative for all Americans, especially white allies.
Donate to Offer Flood Relief to Wisconsin's Fox Valley
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad is urging donations for flood relief after severe storms inundated parts of Northeast Wisconsin, including Shiocton, New London, and several surrounding counties. A joint fund created by United Way Fox Cities and the Community...
Retractions, Regrets, and Hearings
Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, issued a public retraction and apology for falsely accusing Dodge County sheriff of lying about an ICE detention involving Sunny Naqvi. He also urged Rep. Eric Swalwell to withdraw from his campaign after...
Office Hours with Retired Army Colonel George Mason
In this episode, retired Army Colonel George Mason discusses his work with the Wisconsin Committee of Safety, a veteran‑led nonprofit focused on protecting the integrity of the November midterm elections from federal interference. He recounts their observations from recent Wisconsin...
Snack Like It Matters
Amy’s Minocqua Marketplace newsletter spotlights a new snack line anchored by Mavuno Harvest, a Kenya‑born venture that dries organic fruit and nuts for U.S. consumers. The company uses a direct‑trade model that pays small‑holder cooperatives a premium, turning post‑harvest waste...
It's All a Joke Lately. At Least We Have Games.
Minocqua Marketplace, a curated online shop, sells board games whose partners have pledged not to fund MAGA candidates. The post spotlights Happy Camper founder Jason Schneider, a former clown‑college graduate and Gamewright veteran who launched the brand in 2023 to...