LaKeshia N. Myers: The draft is back on the table — and our communities need to pay attention
During the Vietnam era, the draft exposed the fault lines of race and class with brutal honesty. Black men were drafted at higher rates, assigned to combat roles more frequently, and denied the deferments that wealthy and well-connected white men used to avoid service altogether.
David Blaska: Sacrilegious, blasphemous, and just bad politics
Donald Trump, heal thyself!
Dave Zweifel: In Trump’s make-believe world, war is all that matters
As Trump blows vast amounts of money on his war, the administration has its sights on even more pain for the folks who can least afford it.
John Torinus: Who knows final outcome for UWWC campus?
Citizens of Washington County have no clear idea about the end game for the former University of Wisconsin – Washington County campus. But a few things have become clear.
Assembly, Senate keep open special session on gerrymandering; Evers urges action
The Assembly and Senate left open a special session Dem Gov. Tony Evers called to ban partisan gerrymandering, saying they wanted to continue talks and gather public input.
Dem gubernatorial candidates talk pausing data centers, increasing minimum wage at forum
Dem candidates for governor discussed data centers, the minimum wage and other issues during a Wisconsin Citizen Action virtual forum.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Monitoring portage-area levees due to rising flood levels
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April. 15, 2026. As a precaution, DNR staff members are monitoring
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Justice: Host 5th Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference
MADISON, Wis – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be hosting the 5th Annual Wisconsin Crime Victims’ Rights Conference later this week. The free, two-day virtual event is scheduled for April 16-17. It will feature a
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: The case for privacy and “Forget Your Customer”
There’s a plague sweeping across state legislatures. In the name of protecting children, they are adding requirements to add age attestations and even full identity verification, similar to banks, to use computers and/or install software with severe penalties to individual
Haywood campaign: Rep. Kalan Haywood announces reelection campaign for Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District
MILWAUKEE, WI — State Representative Kalan Haywood announced today that he is running for reelection to Wisconsin’s 16th Assembly District, pledging to continue his work to expand economic opportunity, protect affordable housing, and build a more just community for every
National Federation of Independent Business: Releases report detailing benefits of 20% small business tax deduction becoming permanent in Wisconsin
MADISON, WI (April 15, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 497,370 small businesses
U.S. Rep. Steil: Endorses David Zoerner for Kenosha County Sheriff
Kenosha, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil released the following statement endorsing David Zoerner in his reelection for Kenosha County Sheriff: “From serving our nation as a U.S. Marine to protecting our schools as a School Resource Officer, and later
MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget: Responds to District’s announcement of 89 teaching positions
MPS Parents 4 A Fair Budget is deeply concerned by Milwaukee Public Schools’ latest announcement touting the addition of 89 teaching positions while simultaneously eliminating 201 roles, including a large number of student-serving positions. The Superintendent’s quest for more teachers has
Sheffler campaign: Kenosha County’s register in probate & juvenile clerk Sheffler announces run for Clerk
KENOSHA, WI — Brian Sheffler, Kenosha County’s Register in Probate and Juvenile Clerk, formally announced his candidacy for Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court. The announcement follows the decision by current Clerk Rebecca Matoska-Mentink not to seek another term, opening
WisDems: ICYMI: Your grocery bill could get even more expensive as fuel prices climb
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, new reporting detailed how Trump and the GOP’s illegal war with Iran continues to exacerbate the affordability crisis. The report shows that soaring fuel costs impact supply chains and translate to higher grocery costs for consumers, adding more to