John Nichols: Haley still racking up votes from anti-Trump Republicans
Trump remains so unappealing to a substantial portion of the Republican base that Haley continues to win votes almost two months after dropping out of the race.
Matthew DeFour: 24 Wisconsin news organizations partner for a national convention first
For the first time, the RNC has created a local media area as part of what is known as Media Row, where hordes of politicos, delegates and maybe even a few celebrities flock to connect with radio and TV broadcasters, internet podcasters and social media influencers.
Dave Cieslewicz: At Columbia, cut off the oxygen
It’s a tough call but I suspect the best strategy is to leave them alone. Let them howl into the night. Drama is the oxygen of protest. Cut it off and eventually everybody drifts back to study for finals or they go off to the summer job on Wall Street or — this is Columbia — to the Hamptons.
Owen Robinson: Don’t let your regrets be found on a path untraveled
Graduation season is upon us. Our youngest two children will accept their college diplomas this year along with thousands of others across the country. As these graduates embark upon the sea of adulthood, I offer five pieces of advice that will serve them well.
TUE News Summary: Pro-Palestinian protesters camp at Milwaukee, Madison campuses
TOP STORIES Pro-Palestinian encampment protests reach Universities of Wisconsin Protesters held rallies at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee on Monday … [about 300 students, faculty, activists in Madison] After speeches and chants [Students for Justice in Palestine’s Saba called for divestment,] several
Lyerly campaign: Congressional campaign for Wisconsin’s 8th District continues building early momentum
(Green Bay, WI) – After launching her campaign for Congress on April 4th, 2024, Dr. Kristin Lyerly has continued building significant momentum, meeting voters, hosting events, and barnstorming nearly every corner of the district in her bid to capture the
Sen. Baldwin: Tammy Tuesdays, April 30, 2024
Hi folks! Welcome back to Tammy Tuesdays, our weekly update email on Tammy’s work and the big fights she’s taking on for Wisconsin families. Tammy knows that there’s more that unites us than divides. She understands that Wisconsin’s middle-class families
Roth campaign: Condems antisemitism and illegal encampments in UW system
APPLETON, WI – Today, Roger Roth, candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, released the following statement following the outbreak of antisemitic protests and illegal encampments on university property. “The antisemitic madness of Columbia and NYU has found its way to
WisDems Press: Rachel Maddow highlights Hovde’s growing list of problems
MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, Rachel Maddow led her show with a 10 minute deep diveinto of Eric Hovde: His out-of-state California ties, his comments about how he thinks people in nursing homes shouldn’t vote, his Veep-style flubbing of the Pledge
Sen. Baldwin Press: Tammy Baldwin hosts voting rights roundtable with community leaders for grand opening of campaign’s Milwaukee Office
MILWAUKEE, Wis.— In case you missed it, Tammy Baldwin marked the grand opening of her campaign’s new Milwaukee office alongside community leaders for a roundtable discussion on defending the constitutionally protected right to vote. Tammy welcoming community leaders for a voting
UW-Madison leaders say they’re willing to speak to protesters if they stop camping on university land
In a joint statement last night, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Provost Charles Isbell and three vice-chancellors said they are prepared to meet with protesters “once compliance with campus policy and state law has been achieved” and tents have been removed from campus property.
Wisconsin’s ‘24 RNC delegation to stay in Milwaukee hotel after originally being slated for Racine digs
The state party confirmed to WisPolitics that Wisconsin delegates are now slated to stay in the just-reopened Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Milwaukee for the July 15-18 convention.
TUE AM Update: UW-Madison leaders say they’re willing to speak to protesters if they stop camping on university land
From WisPolitics … — UW-Madison leaders say they are willing to speak with organizers of a pro-Palestinian encampment about their demands, but only if they stop camping on university land. Protesters urging the university to divest from Israel pitched tents
MON PM Update: UW-Madison officials yet to detail plans for protester encampment
From WisPolitics … — As of late this afternoon, UW-Madison still hasn’t said how it plans to respond to an encampment on campus demanding the university divest from Israel. Protesters gathered today at the campus’ Library Mall and set up
Milwaukee Area Labor Council: Workers Memorial Day event 4.28.24
Milwaukee, WI — April 28, 2024 The Milwaukee Area Labor Council, in collaboration with the Waukesha County Labor Council and WisCOSH, hosted a solemn ceremony to commemorate Workers Memorial Day. The event took place at the Workers Memorial Gazebo in Zeidler Union