We, the Irrelevant

A project in Mcfarland, WI by Sheila Plotkin
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I've used WI open records law to find out whether legislators listen to citizens. The project is enormous. I need help to continue.
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Backers: 36
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33

Funded: $1,184 of $1,000
Dates: Jun 6th -> Jul 6th (30 days)
Project By: Sheila Plotkin
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Latest News

9 Hours to Go

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We, the Irrelevant's campaign has 9 hours remaining. We've reached 115% of our goal thanks to 35 backers who believe in the principle of open government. If you've been thinking about making a contribution to my efforts to hold legislators... (Read More)

A Good Investment

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I bought a Facebook ad promoting We, the Irrelevant. It ran for seven days. It reached 1844 people, generated 106 FB page likes, and cost $34.96. Website traffic is up as well. To date, we-the-irrelevant.org has had over 26,000 unique visits and... (Read More)

First Accounting

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I will not have access to the Kickstarter funds for nearly a month. But, others have sent me checks and given me cash. With those contributions, I've just launched my first-ever Facebook ad. It will run for 8 days at a total cost of $40, It appears... (Read More)

A Learning Curve

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter is a brand new trick for this old dog. But, I'm always eager to learn something new.  Today, I opened a new checking account under my name, but doing business as We, the Irrelevant. I'll be able to track your generous contributions, keep... (Read More)

Well, that was fast!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a few moments ago, I reached my goal. Thanks to all of you who've contributed and shared what I'm trying to do with others. I'll keep this campaign alive for the next 28 days. My mission is to alert voters across Wisconsin that We, the... (Read More)

Hard to believe!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, 24 hours have passed since I launched this Kickstarter campaign.  I am at 94% of my goal! Thank you to everyone who's pledged and to those yet to do so. Please know that every penny will go toward advancing openness in government at all levels... (Read More)

All I can say is "Wow!"

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I launched my Kickstarter campaign yesterday evening, and it is nearly at 50% completion barely 16 hours later. Thanks to everyone who has given so generously. Please share the link with your friends who believe in democracy as passionately as I... (Read More)

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