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Understanding Wisconsin’s recent, complicated political history and demographics gives some important context on how it became a key swing state this year.
It’s agreed: A ‘dark day’ and Democrats have ‘weaponized’ the legal system.
We all want to hold leaders to account for their actions. It is extraordinarily difficult for most Americans to see instances in which the scales of justice are tipped, and the image of the blindfolded Lady Justice holding those scales is skewed.
Beyond the predictable party script from Democrats that justice worked and Republicans that it was Third World injustice, here are a couple observations from afar on the jury trial that stamped the word “felon” on Donald Trump last week.
When your goal is to make certain that the chaos continues at the border for the cynical goal of attracting disgruntled voters, no solution to the Trump team is a good one.
A second Trump administration could weaponize existing government agencies to dismantle democracy itself.
Governor should appoint special master, step toward new governance.
The more tax money they get, the less they seem to have.
Many people believe a hunting season in the fall will do nothing to eliminate crop depredations of newly sprouted corn in the spring.
Wisconsin is fighting a losing battle as other states legalize.
The lawyers who were among the 10 fake electors in Wisconsin should lose their law licenses.
Wisconsinites concerned about the flagship university should heed the words of Ryan Owens.
As we stare down the real chance that right-wing extremists could take control of the White House and the U.S. Congress, we must protect the right to contraception before they have a chance to roll back decades of progress in reproductive health care and personal autonomy — this time on a nationwide scale.
By supporting the Right to Contraception Act, we are not only standing up for our rights but also ensuring a better, safer future for our children. This vote is about more than just contraception; it is about the fundamental right to make decisions about our own bodies and lives.
How Trump’s vow to overturn the ACA could damage Wisconsin and the nation.
As author Bill Markley observed, America has long been drawn to outlaws who “personify that rebellious spirit. Americans overlook the crimes and see the romance of the rebel.”
On May 6, the power of communities was on display when students from choice, charter, private, and public middle schools and high schools traveled to Lambeau Field for the annual Bridge & Build event.
In April alone, seven people were murdered in domestic violence incidents in Milwaukee. Indeed, these deaths were so unprecedented that they spurred a news conference by Sojourner Family Peace Center aiming to reach people living in abusive situations as well as a coalition-led town hall, which largely focused on domestic violence. Milwaukee is clearly in pain.
The Milwaukee Public School District is absolutely awash with money. Already one of the highest spending districts in the state, the district received hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars from state taxpayers, COVID money, and a new tax increase. They have so much money that they cannot even tell anyone where they are spending it. And yet, the kids in their charge continue to receive a terrible education.
As candidates for the 116 seats in the Legislature to be filled in November elections prepared to file nomination papers, one development stood out: One out of every four members of the 99-member Assembly will be new when they report to the Capitol in January.
Understanding Wisconsin’s recent, complicated political history and demographics gives some important context on how it became a key swing state this year.
It’s agreed: A ‘dark day’ and Democrats have ‘weaponized’ the legal system.
We all want to hold leaders to account for their actions. It is extraordinarily difficult for most Americans to see instances in which the scales of justice are tipped, and the image of the blindfolded Lady Justice holding those scales is skewed.
Beyond the predictable party script from Democrats that justice worked and Republicans that it was Third World injustice, here are a couple observations from afar on the jury trial that stamped the word “felon” on Donald Trump last week.
When your goal is to make certain that the chaos continues at the border for the cynical goal of attracting disgruntled voters, no solution to the Trump team is a good one.
A second Trump administration could weaponize existing government agencies to dismantle democracy itself.
Governor should appoint special master, step toward new governance.
The more tax money they get, the less they seem to have.
Many people believe a hunting season in the fall will do nothing to eliminate crop depredations of newly sprouted corn in the spring.
Wisconsin is fighting a losing battle as other states legalize.
The lawyers who were among the 10 fake electors in Wisconsin should lose their law licenses.
Wisconsinites concerned about the flagship university should heed the words of Ryan Owens.
As we stare down the real chance that right-wing extremists could take control of the White House and the U.S. Congress, we must protect the right to contraception before they have a chance to roll back decades of progress in reproductive health care and personal autonomy — this time on a nationwide scale.
By supporting the Right to Contraception Act, we are not only standing up for our rights but also ensuring a better, safer future for our children. This vote is about more than just contraception; it is about the fundamental right to make decisions about our own bodies and lives.
How Trump’s vow to overturn the ACA could damage Wisconsin and the nation.
As author Bill Markley observed, America has long been drawn to outlaws who “personify that rebellious spirit. Americans overlook the crimes and see the romance of the rebel.”
On May 6, the power of communities was on display when students from choice, charter, private, and public middle schools and high schools traveled to Lambeau Field for the annual Bridge & Build event.
In April alone, seven people were murdered in domestic violence incidents in Milwaukee. Indeed, these deaths were so unprecedented that they spurred a news conference by Sojourner Family Peace Center aiming to reach people living in abusive situations as well as a coalition-led town hall, which largely focused on domestic violence. Milwaukee is clearly in pain.
The Milwaukee Public School District is absolutely awash with money. Already one of the highest spending districts in the state, the district received hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars from state taxpayers, COVID money, and a new tax increase. They have so much money that they cannot even tell anyone where they are spending it. And yet, the kids in their charge continue to receive a terrible education.
As candidates for the 116 seats in the Legislature to be filled in November elections prepared to file nomination papers, one development stood out: One out of every four members of the 99-member Assembly will be new when they report to the Capitol in January.