Autonomous Solidarity Organization

Madison, WI – Following the success of last year's inaugural People's Bratfest (PBF), the Autonomous Solidarity Organization (ASO) is bringing back its family-friendly community festival, The People's Bratfest!  This year's festival will be on Saturday, May 26th on the Library Mall end of State Street in downtown Madison.

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
 

2012 is going to be a year of extremely important elections and the ASO wants to make sure that everyone has their voice heard in the political process.  This year is shaping up to be a historic one for Wisconsin and our nation.  2012 will see important elections large and small, but all of which are vitally important.  Wether the election is for School Board, County Board, State Senate, the President of the United States or the recall of our governor, every vote counts, and everyone's voice matters.  That is why the ASO is putting special emphasis on registering voters.

As part of the ASO's ongoing mission to improve the world in which we live through education and support of our communities, the ASO is proudly sponsoring the Bartell Theatre Awards!  The Barties are "conceived as a program rewarding high production quality, local involvement, and community collaboration."  Awards include:  most valuable volunteer, best comedy/musical, choreography most likely to land someone in the hospital and many, many more.  
 

The ASO is proud to present the return of the People's Bratfest!  Last year we poured approximately $20,000 into the local economy and raised thousands of dollars for charity all while serving over 3,000 people, providing free activities and entertainment for kids, and a safe environment to share ideas about the state of our State with fellow Wisconsinites.  This year the ASO is bringing back the People's Bratfest and making it bigger and better!  More FREE activities for kids!  More money to be raised for charities!  More delicious Wisconsin brats!  More FREE entertainment!

It's hard to believe but the ASO is celebrating its 1 year anniversary and everyone is invited!  Over our first 365 days of existence the ASO has accomplished a lot.  We amplified the voice of the people in the rotunda during the historic protests last Spring by founding the People's Mic, which in turn led to our formation.  We helped organize a voter education bus tour with Rev. Jesse Jackson across the state to encourage participation in the electoral process.

Anyone want to see what our concept art looks like in real life?  Click read more to see all three images just released.  And remember the ASO can use all the financial and physical help possible to make Operation Boardwalk a success.  Donate here or contact Ken Dunbeck to see how you can help.

Operation Boardwalk is fast approaching this coming Sunday the 18th.  We still need help pulling this off both in the construction portion of this operation (contact Brel Nnaemeka Hutton-Okpalaeke) and the day of the action to hand out lit, draw people in, help with getting donations, recall signatures and spreading the message of the operation (contact Bill Fetty).  

ASO Communications Director Ken Dunbeck was interviewed on WORT last night regarding the new rules in the Capitol.  Curious as to what he had to say in response to the Deputy Secretary of the DOA's claims?  Click here to download the audio!
 
The Deputy Secretary of the DOA's statements start at 7:00, the ASO's response begins at 9:12.  Listen and enjoy!
 

Over the past three weeks, members of the ASO have kicked their recall efforts into high gear around the UW-Madison campus. Members and allies have collected hundreds of recall signatures at dining halls across the campus and are making sure every student has easy access to participate in the recall process.