Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs: How to encourage civil discussions that bridge political divides, using two examples from UW–Madison

President Trump’s inauguration concluded a contentious election cycle that was frequently marked by intense political disagreements among friends and family members, sometimes even leading to severed personal relationships. Many Americans are looking to turn the page on this chapter of American incivility and yearn to hold constructive conversations with people

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WisDems: ICYMI: Brad Schimel manipulates photo of Judge Crawford in shady attack ad

MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Associated Press and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday revealed far-right politician Brad Schimel deceiving Wisconsinites by manipulating a photo of Judge Susan Crawford in a new attack ad — potentially violating a state law passed on a bipartisan basis by both Republicans and Democrats that requires disclosure when

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Gov. Evers: With DATCP announces $1 million in grant awards to support farmer-led conservation and clean water efforts

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), announced today that $1 million will be awarded to 49 farmer-led groups through the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant (PLWPG) Program. Funding will support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in

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U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Introduces bipartisan legislation to support more Wisconsin dairy businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that will strengthen the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) to help more American dairy farmers and processors add value to their businesses, including creating new products, expanding their markets,

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Dept. of Justice: Attorney General Kaul and coalition issue joint statement on protecting access to gender-affirming care

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general to reaffirm their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care in the face of the Trump Administration’s recent Executive Order. The coalition released the following statement: “As state attorneys general, we stand firmly in support of

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