Lucy Ripp: Wisconsin state Supreme Court progressive majority one year later
In just one year, the new progressive majority has been doing exactly what voters across the Badger State elected them to do: hear cases where our constitutional rights and freedoms are at stake and ensure those rights and freedoms are protected.
Dave Zweifel: Amendments another example of why people dislike Legislature
Although the Republican leaders were perfectly fine with former Gov. Scott Walker dispensing federal funds, they didn’t like Tony Evers having that same power, especially when federal funds directed at COVID relief, and later, the sweeping infrastructure act, significantly increased Wisconsin’s share of one-time federal aid.
Spencer Black: Don’t fall for Republican tricks; vote ‘no’ on amendments
Republicans in the gerrymandered Legislature are attempting a devious power play.
Patrick McIlheran: Government heat pump subsidies in Wisconsin will lead to higher costs for homeowners
Taking the rebate could cost you dearly.
Tehassi Hill: Federal aid helped cultivate Native food practices that have sustained us for generations
The concept of Food Sovereignty for Native Communities means the right to choose, cultivate and preserve food practices.
Mark Belling: How to rig an election
The biggest threat is a malady that plagues many local communities around the state. It’s called: Lazyclerkitis.
John Torinus: Trump economy claims: mostly delusion, B.S.
Even after subtracting 2020, the last year of the Trump presidency that was devastated by the onset of COVID-19, the economic performance for GNP growth during his first three years in office from 2017 to 2019 were below that of President Biden’s tenure and far below that of several other presidents like Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton.
Mike McCabe: Power is a wicked intoxicant
Here in Wisconsin, the ruling party manipulated voting districts to stay in charge even after losing favor with voters, fashioning the nation’s most politically biased state legislative district maps.
David Blaska: Madison’s mayor is not serious about balancing budgets
Madison’s mayor is listing proposed cuts if the anticipated referendum to increase spending limits in perpetuity by $22 million is defeated on November 5. But those cuts do NOT include the $1.1 million taxpayers spend on the Police Civilian Oversight Board, a do-nothing agency created to solve a non-existent problem.
Bill Barth: Be part of building a better community
Simple acts of neighborliness can make life better, stronger and safer.
Small Planet Institute: Releases a Blue 2025 platform to stop Project 2025
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WED News Summary: RFK Jr. and Cornel West to appear on Wisconsin ballot; Vance and Harris visit Eau Claire today
TOP STORIES RFK Jr., Cornel West clear first hurdle to appear on Wisconsin presidential ballot … Shiva Ayyadurai, an entrepreneur; and Claudia De la Cruz, a Socialist activist, met the deadline for filing as independents by Tuesday. … Per state
Tara Johnson campaign: Receives flurry of heavy-weight endorsements headed into Primary Election day
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Thompson center: Announces ‘Bridging the Divide’ student leaders
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Committee to Protect Health Care: As Sen. JD Vance visits Eau Claire, Wisconsin physicians urge him to answer “Tough questions” on abortion, reproductive health care
Trump’s Vice Presidential Candidate Supports Banning Abortion, Opposed Right to IVF Act EAU CLAIRE — Today Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate for president, is delivering remarks in Eau Claire. During a media event yesterday in Philadelphia, Vance