March 07, 2011
"America is Not Broke!": Michael Moore addresses thousands in Madison, Wisconsin
On Saturday, March 5, 2011, thousands of people rallied in Madison, Wisconsin on the steps of the state capitol. Among those who took to the microphone, was academy award winning filmmaker, Michael Moore.
State-workers and their supporters have been rallying in unprecedented numbers in Madison over the last few weeks. Tens of thousands of teachers, firemen, police officers, students, and families have taken to the streets and to the halls of the state capitol to demonstrate their opposition to the bill. On Saturday, March 5, 2011, thousands of people rallied again on the steps of the state capitol. Among those who took to the microphone, was academy award winning filmmaker, Michael Moore.
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