Judith Utevsky et al.: Proposed antisemitism legislation is free speech threat
Jewish tradition has not just survived, but thrived due to our capacity to debate, dissent and diverge from one another. Antisemitism bills that aim to silence criticism and open debate are antithetical to our Jewish tradition.
Gregory Humphrey: Wisconsin anti-transgender bills: A cruel and unconscionable onslaught
The GOP has once again identified a minority group to vilify, and the pattern is unmistakable.
Lisa Castagnozzi: Wisconsin legislators must back original Beagle Freedom Bill
Animals used in research deserve a fair chance at a new beginning. These dogs have never known a real home, a loving family, or the simple joy of running on grass.
Robert Kraig: The affordability trap and the fight to save democracy
The intense focus on micro (household) economics neglects a bigger battle Democrats must fight.
Bruce Thompson: How global climate change affects Milwaukee
Echoing global data, Milwaukee has changed and continues to do so.
State Supreme Court hears dispute over DOJ’s handling of settlement money under lame-duck law
Conservative Justice Rebecca Bradley challenged a Department of Justice attorney’s argument that the department is sticking to a 2018 lame-duck law by putting settlement money into agency appropriations rather than handing it over to lawmakers to dictate how it’s used.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin fights to fund homeland security & leave door open to reining in ICE
Republicans again block path forward to fund TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor after Republicans again blocked legislation to fund critical agencies at the Department of Homeland Security
Ebben campaign: Calls for candidate forums in 7th District Congressional Primary
STANLEY, WI – Today marks five months from Wisconsin’s August 11 primary elections, and Trump Conservative congressional candidate Jessi Ebben posted to social media calling on her opponents to join her in candidate forums and debates, stressing the importance of
WisDems: WHINE WEDNESDAY: Derrick Van Orden’s Twitter use wrapped
MADISON, Wis. — Today, WisDems is launching Whine Wednesday, a weekly wrap up of Derrick Van Orden’s strange Twitter usage. From falling for fake news stories to doubling down on his habit of wanking in the woods, Van Orden has had quite
WisDems: Announce 2026 State Convention
MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced its 2026 State Convention—Reclaiming the American Dream. The 2026 WisDems State Convention will be hosted in Madison on June 13th and 14th at the Monona Terrace.Wisconsin Democrats will gather in
WisDems: ICYMI: Maria Lazar refuses to say how she would have ruled on 2020 lawsuit trying to overturn the 2020 election results to election conspiracies
Lazar attended an event with Michael Flynn last October and was previously endorsed by Jim Troupis and Michael Gableman. MADISON, Wis. — Maria Lazar just flunked it—she refused to comment on Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 results in Wisconsin. While
Sen. Wimberger: Statement on Oconto Falls School District lawsuit, forthcoming audit
MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) released the following statement after a lawsuit was filed in federal court today, alleging that three students were sexually groomed and abused by teachers and coaches employed by the Oconto Falls School District: “All
Universities of Wisconsin: Students showcase undergraduate research at 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda event
MADISON, Wis.—Today, the Universities of Wisconsin hosted the 22nd annual Research in the Rotunda event, bringing innovation and discovery to the Wisconsin State Capitol as about 125 exceptional undergraduate researchers, alongside their faculty advisers, presented research findings to the Governor,
Law Forward: Wisconsin taxpayers sue Wisconsin Legislature over unconstitutional spending on private lawyers
New lawsuit challenges Legislature’s repeated illegal expenditures of taxpayer funds MADISON, Wis. — Law Forward has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Wisconsin taxpayers challenging the Republican-controlled Legislature’s practice of using public dollars to hire private legal counsel. This clear
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Shot/Chaser: Derrick Van Orden bragged about low gas prices…
SHOT: Just last month, Van Orden bragged “gas prices are down.” CHASER: Gas prices “surge across Wisconsin,” representing “a significant burden for Wisconsin families.” News8Now: “In Eau Claire, regular unleaded gasoline now costs $3.13 per gallon, a 38-cent increase from last week.