GLAAD, Fair Wisconsin: Fact sheet for reporters: Accurate and inclusive coverage of LGBTQ people and issues during the Republican National Convention and nomination of Donald Trump

GLAAD: Media covering the Republican National Convention must include accurate information and context to explain the positions of the candidates, elected officials, and commentators on the critical issues impacting LGBTQ people.  (Friday, July 12, 2024)  GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian,

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 12

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.

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WisDems: ICYMI: Glenn Grothman wants the 1960s back

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Glenn Grothman went on a bizarre and misogynistic–but par for the course–rant about the “angry feminist movement,” calling for the United States to “work our way back” to the 1960s if Donald Trump wins a second term. Grothman,

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GLAAD, Fair Wisconsin: Fact sheet for reporters: Accurate and inclusive coverage of LGBTQ people and issues during the Republican National Convention and nomination of Donald Trump

GLAAD: Media covering the Republican National Convention must include accurate information and context to explain the positions of the candidates, elected officials, and commentators on the critical issues impacting LGBTQ people.  (Friday, July 12, 2024)  GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, and

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Trump Campaign, RNC: Announce everyday American Convention speakers

President Donald J. Trump’s Convention Will Provide a Platform and Voice for Workers, Veterans and Families MILWAUKEE, Wis. – As final preparations are underway for the 2024 Republican National Convention, the Donald J. Trump Campaign and the Republican National Convention’s Committee on Arrangements are releasing a list of the everyday Americans who

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WisDems: NEWS: Eric Hovde calls for GOP surveillance of ballot drop boxes… but only in Wisconsin’s cities

MADISON, Wis. — A breaking news report from the Washington Post today revealed that Eric Hovde wants 24-hour GOP surveillance for ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin’s urban cities. Hovde also leaned into the “fake ballots” conspiracy theory at the center of the discredited right-wing film “2000 Mules.”  Hovde has a history of sowing doubts in

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WisGOP: To open new Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. – On August 3rd, 2024, the Republican Party of Wisconsin will be opening a new Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee. This office will serve as a hub for the state party, Republican National Committee, Trump campaign, and other state and local Republican campaigns.  “The Republican Party of Wisconsin is

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Dept. of Administration: Milwaukee State Office Building to be closed to the public July 14 – 18

Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is advising the public that the Milwaukee State Office Building at 819 N. 6th Street falls within the perimeter of the Republican National Convention (RNC), and will be closed to the general public beginning Sunday, July 14 at 6 p.m. It is expected that services will continue without disruption and the building will once again be

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 12

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance on absentee ballot drop boxes, the state Supreme Court’s decision limiting legislative oversight of land stewardship purchases, calls to improve prison conditions, the presidential race, the 2024 Republican National Convention and more.

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Coalition to March on RNC: Reaches deal with city over march route

WHAT: The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 Press Conference regarding agreement with City of Milwaukee over march route for 7/15. WHO: Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 WHEN: Friday, July 12 at 4PM WHERE: Red Arrow Park (920 N Water St.)  CONTACT: Omar Flores, staff@marchonrnc2024.org, 262-412-4210 The

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WisDems: ICYMI: Glenn Grothman wants the 1960s back

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Glenn Grothman went on a bizarre and misogynistic–but par for the course–rant about the “angry feminist movement,” calling for the United States to “work our way back” to the 1960s if Donald Trump wins a second term. Grothman, who previously claimed the 1960s “had a lot better and

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