
John Nichols: Good riddance to Mitch McConnell, an enemy of democracy
He stole Supreme Court seats, thwarted accountability for Donald Trump, and left a trail of partisan destruction in his wake.
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He stole Supreme Court seats, thwarted accountability for Donald Trump, and left a trail of partisan destruction in his wake.

When it came to the reason for governing, the need for the structure of government to operate, or why our large international purposes serve so many around the world, McConnell knew his role and demonstrated it well.

Yes, Joe Biden is old, but so is Donald Trump, a weakness amplified by Nikki Haley’s attacks on her Republican opponent.

Trump’s rebuke of American war dead has been verified by four credible witnesses, and most recently by his former chief of staff, John Kelly, who, while visiting his son’s grave in 2017, was told by Trump: “I don’t get it. What was in it for them?”

As the U.S. turns to the 2024 presidential election, all democracy-loving Americans should be alarmed about the rise of authoritarian rhetoric — a growing amount of it now employed by American political representatives.
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Dems have started circulating legislation to address PFAS contamination as Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers continue to clash on the right way to fund it.
From WisPolitics … — Dems have started circulating legislation to address PFAS contamination as Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers continue to clash on the right way to fund it. Evers has said he will veto a GOP bill to tackle

Vice President Kamala Harris will make a return visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday as she travels to Madison to talk about the economy.

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers. The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for

For the first time in 13 years voters have the opportunity to select a candidate who will serve their needs, not the agenda of a political party.

Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin’s districts? Let’s look at the numbers.

Is she setting up a winnable third-party run for the presidency?

If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris really are going to be the ticket again (and it’s not too late!) Democrats will dribble into Chicago the way you line up at the DMV. Death. Taxes. Joe Biden.

He stole Supreme Court seats, thwarted accountability for Donald Trump, and left a trail of partisan destruction in his wake.

When it came to the reason for governing, the need for the structure of government to operate, or why our large international purposes serve so many around the world, McConnell knew his role and demonstrated it well.

Yes, Joe Biden is old, but so is Donald Trump, a weakness amplified by Nikki Haley’s attacks on her Republican opponent.

Trump’s rebuke of American war dead has been verified by four credible witnesses, and most recently by his former chief of staff, John Kelly, who, while visiting his son’s grave in 2017, was told by Trump: “I don’t get it. What was in it for them?”

As the U.S. turns to the 2024 presidential election, all democracy-loving Americans should be alarmed about the rise of authoritarian rhetoric — a growing amount of it now employed by American political representatives.
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Dems have started circulating legislation to address PFAS contamination as Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers continue to clash on the right way to fund it.
From WisPolitics … — Dems have started circulating legislation to address PFAS contamination as Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers continue to clash on the right way to fund it. Evers has said he will veto a GOP bill to tackle the contamination. He’s calling on lawmakers to take up his

Vice President Kamala Harris will make a return visit to Wisconsin on Wednesday as she travels to Madison to talk about the economy.

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers. The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for order starting March 12. It can provide insights on familial

For the first time in 13 years voters have the opportunity to select a candidate who will serve their needs, not the agenda of a political party.

Just how gerrymandered are Wisconsin’s districts? Let’s look at the numbers.

Is she setting up a winnable third-party run for the presidency?

If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris really are going to be the ticket again (and it’s not too late!) Democrats will dribble into Chicago the way you line up at the DMV. Death. Taxes. Joe Biden.