NAACP: Candidate debates are the centerpiece of Democracy!

There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Decades of academic research have proven that the benefits that accrue as a result of engaging in debate are numerous. Debates help voters make informed decisions. And in today’s political environment in the City of Milwaukee, we need information to make informed decisions so we can dismiss misinformation which prevents us from overcoming the systematic poverty, joblessness and crime that plague our city. Debates help candidates focus on issues they may traditionally not have addressed during their campaign like replacing lead pipes to stop the poisoning of children or the need to raise

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Sen. Cotton: Endorses Derrick Van Orden

HAGER CITY, WI – This morning, Senator Tom Cotton announced that he is endorsing Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Senator Cotton is a national Republican leader, highlighting the importance of this 3rd District race in a critical election year. Senator Cotton, like Derrick, is also a combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Senator Cotton released the following statement with his endorsment: “Derrick Van Orden is the only choice for Wisconsin’s 3rd District. He will be a strong ally for President Trump and conservatives in Congress, standing up for our law enforcement, for strong borders, and working

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WisDems: Statement on Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to La Crosse and Green Bay on Saturday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Whether it’s trying to rip health care away from millions of people with pre-existing conditions or paying only $750 in federal income taxes while passing a tax bill that will ultimately raise taxes on working Wisconsinites, Donald Trump only cares about one person: himself. Nothing he says on Saturday will change the fact that Wisconsinites see Donald Trump for the chaotic and ineffective president that he has proven to be time and time again. Trump lied to

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Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobilers: Time to complete required safety certificate course

Contact: Lt. Martin Stone, DNR conservation warden, off-highway vehicle administrator martin.stone@wisconsin.gov or 608-778-2035 Fall is the ideal time to take the first step of preparing for the upcoming snowmobile season by completing the safety course. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is the birthplace of snowmobiling and continues to offer some of the best snowmobiling opportunities you are likely to find, especially in northern Wisconsin. More than 200,000 registered snowmobiles hit Wisconsin’s 25,000 miles of groomed trails each winter, which means safety is an important part of the ride. Fall is the ideal time to take the first step of preparing for

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WisDems: ‘In 2015 book, Van Orden brags about exposing a man’s genitals to two female officers’

(WISCONSIN) — On Friday, The La Crosse Tribune wrote a piece detailing GOP Congressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden’s history of sexual harassment in the United States military, which was first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Courtney Beyer released the following statement: “Sexual harassment is a miserable reality for a number … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Hires Tomás Clasen as community engagement manager

CONTACT: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director amauk@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today announced the hiring of Tomás Clasen as its community engagement manager. As community engagement manager, Tomás promotes and protects the civil liberties and civil rights of all residents of Wisconsin through education, outreach, advocacy, organizing, direct action, and programming for adults and youth. He works on a number of issues, including police, prisons, criminal law reform, voting rights, immigrants’ rights, and public education. As a former public school teacher, I am passionate about criminal justice reform, racial justice and public education,” Clasen said. “I

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Trump to visit La Crosse, Green Bay Saturday

President Trump will campaign in La Crosse and Green Bay on Saturday. The stops at the La Crosse Regional Airport and Austin Straubel International Airport will be Trump’s sixth campaign swing through Wisconsin in 2020. The campaign also announced Eric Trump will be in Rothschild on Thursday.

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NAACP: Candidate debates are the centerpiece of Democracy!

There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Decades of academic research have proven that the benefits that accrue as a result of engaging in debate are numerous. Debates help voters make informed decisions. And in today’s political environment in the City of Milwaukee, we need information to make informed

Read More »

Sen. Cotton: Endorses Derrick Van Orden

HAGER CITY, WI – This morning, Senator Tom Cotton announced that he is endorsing Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd District. Senator Cotton is a national Republican leader, highlighting the importance of this 3rd District race in a critical election year. Senator Cotton, like Derrick, is also a combat veteran

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WisDems: Statement on Trump visit to Wisconsin

(WISCONSIN) — Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to La Crosse and Green Bay on Saturday, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Philip Shulman released the following statement: “Whether it’s trying to rip health care away from millions of people with pre-existing conditions or paying only $750 in federal income taxes while passing a tax

Read More »

Dept. of Natural Resources: Snowmobilers: Time to complete required safety certificate course

Contact: Lt. Martin Stone, DNR conservation warden, off-highway vehicle administrator martin.stone@wisconsin.gov or 608-778-2035 Fall is the ideal time to take the first step of preparing for the upcoming snowmobile season by completing the safety course. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin is the birthplace of snowmobiling and continues to offer some of

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WisDems: ‘In 2015 book, Van Orden brags about exposing a man’s genitals to two female officers’

(WISCONSIN) — On Friday, The La Crosse Tribune wrote a piece detailing GOP Congressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden’s history of sexual harassment in the United States military, which was first reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In response, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Spokesperson Courtney Beyer released the following statement: “Sexual harassment is a miserable reality

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ACLU of Wisconsin: Hires Tomás Clasen as community engagement manager

CONTACT: Alyssa Mauk, ACLU of Wisconsin communications director amauk@aclu-wi.org MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin today announced the hiring of Tomás Clasen as its community engagement manager. As community engagement manager, Tomás promotes and protects the civil liberties and civil rights of all residents of Wisconsin through education, outreach, advocacy,

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Trump to visit La Crosse, Green Bay Saturday

President Trump will campaign in La Crosse and Green Bay on Saturday. The stops at the La Crosse Regional Airport and Austin Straubel International Airport will be Trump’s sixth campaign swing through Wisconsin in 2020. The campaign also announced Eric Trump will be in Rothschild on Thursday.

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