Gregory Humphrey: Data proves what limiting access to abortion services looks like in US
It was a sad joke when the Supreme Court took up a case from conservatives who wanted to con people into thinking that a proven abortion medication with a decades-long safety record is dangerous.
Michael Schuler: The ‘culture wars’ have long plagued the U.S.
For now, at least, one party in our two-party system remains fully captured by what was — at the time when “culture war” entered our lexicon — still an emerging trend. The rift has widened, and now threatens to swallow whatever is left of our common civic life.
FRI News Summary: Trump calls Milwaukee “horrible” ahead of RNC, UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities campus to close
TOP STORIES Trump refers to Milwaukee as ‘horrible’ just before the city hosts RNC convention … The comment, first reported by Punchbowl News while the meeting was in progress, immediately drew disagreements from those there about what Trump meant. Several
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Says ‘no’ to nearly $1 trillion NDAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chair of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against House passage of the $886.3 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has never voted in
Scott Walker: Gabbard is not the right running mate for Trump
She hasn’t announced a change of heart on most positions she had as a Democrat.
Dave Cieslewicz: Why won’t Biden quit on student loans?
Why does Biden keep touting this thing when his efforts aren’t even appreciated by the people he’s trying to help?
Mike McCabe: Purposes of juries, journalist should be discovering truth
As Jon Stewart says in his own inimitable way, juries consider all the facts and carefully weigh the evidence but don’t stop there and neither should journalists.
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2024, by reminding Wisconsin residents to be aware of the signs of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults and report any instances of
Wisconsin Family Council: Disappointed by court ruling in mifepristone safety case
MADISON – Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) expressed disappointment with yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine for lack of standing. WFC joined Advancing American Freedom’s amicus brief, along with 28 other state Family Policy Councils and the national
WisDems: Recruit candidates in every Senate seat for the first time in 20 years
MADISON, Wis. — Last Friday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that for the first time in 20 years, Wisconsin Democrats are running for every Senate seat and 97 Assembly seats in the Legislature. Thanks to new, fair maps, Wisconsin Democrats have the opportunity
Opportunity Wisconsin: New ad demands Congressman Steil stop voting for high credit card fees
KENOSHA, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin’s latest television ad highlights Congressman Bryan Steil’s vote in favor of keeping credit card fees high and asks him to start fighting for working families instead of protecting the credit card industry. In April, Steil joined Republicans on
Opportunity Wisconsin launches new ad knocking Steil
The Dem group Opportunity Wisconsin is again hitting GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil on the airwaves, this time with a spot that knocks him for voting to allow credit card companies to charge higher fees.
Digital ad campaign praises Baldwin for supporting birth control access
Americans for Contraception announced a digital ad campaign praising U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, for backing access to birth control.
Groups announce $2.3M Wisconsin ad buy praising Biden efforts to save Americans money
Climate Power and Future Forward USA Action announced a nearly $2.3 million buy in Wisconsin touting actions by the Biden administration the groups say are saving Americans money by cracking down on oil companies and capping the costs of medicine.
Dept. of Transportation: Risk of pavement buckling rises with temperatures
Warmer temperatures forecast throughout Wisconsin over the next several days could create conditions for pavement buckling. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to be alert and take extra caution. Pavement can buckle when the weather quickly goes from