
Ruth Conniff: Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case and the fight for democracy
Tuesday was a historic day in Wisconsin.
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Tuesday was a historic day in Wisconsin.
We can all have a sense of community regardless of where we live, or what circumstances we face.
Those we elect and send to Madison should do for people what they as a community or individuals cannot do for themselves.
Evil is real and present, but there are alternatives to doing nothing.
Taiwan is grateful to both the Biden administration and the Congress for upholding the United States’ rock-solid commitment to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances. We appreciate the unswerving support expressed/demonstrated by Congressman Gallagher of Wisconsin and his (similarly disposed/like-minded) colleagues.
There are programs to prevent conflicts, repair and stabilize disrupted communities, and demonstrate cost effective positive change in troubled areas.
I’ve long referred to Trump as a quasi-fascist. That was being too kind. This man must be defeated.
Gerrymandering transformed Wisconsin, with a population split between two major parties, into a state with a veto-proof majority in the Legislature for GOP.
With a joint effort in State Capitols and in Congress, we have an opportunity to strengthen election integrity and build Americans’ confidence in our elections.
No matter what the problem is in this country, it seems like President Joe Biden is to blame.
I applaud President Joe Biden for establishing a new White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released the legally required district report cards for the 2022-2023 school year. If the results do not make you feel shame and anger, then you do not really care about education.
The 32nd president’s proclamations were distinct statements that promoted liberal idealism and cooperation in struggles against economic turbulence at home and the rise of fascism in Europe.
Kennedy’s legacy is complex, including highly publicized shortcomings.
Rick popped up in many places in local, county, and state government — he was his own “Where’s Waldo?”
Exactly three years after his surprise choice as the state Senate’s new leader, Republican Sen. Devin LeMahieu has grown into his role as majority leader.
Protect speech. Hire conservative faculty. Teach civics.
Rather than help these campuses with even a modicum of funding, they’d use the state’s healthy surplus to give wealthy taxpayers several thousands of dollars in tax cuts when they could be helping young people attend campuses in their districts.
First declared a month of recognition in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, Native American Heritage month celebrates Indigenous Peoples in the United States.
The Affordable Connectivity Program funding is set to expire in the next few months if Congress and the White House do not extend its funding.
Tuesday was a historic day in Wisconsin.
We can all have a sense of community regardless of where we live, or what circumstances we face.
Those we elect and send to Madison should do for people what they as a community or individuals cannot do for themselves.
Evil is real and present, but there are alternatives to doing nothing.
Taiwan is grateful to both the Biden administration and the Congress for upholding the United States’ rock-solid commitment to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and Six Assurances. We appreciate the unswerving support expressed/demonstrated by Congressman Gallagher of Wisconsin and his (similarly disposed/like-minded) colleagues.
There are programs to prevent conflicts, repair and stabilize disrupted communities, and demonstrate cost effective positive change in troubled areas.
I’ve long referred to Trump as a quasi-fascist. That was being too kind. This man must be defeated.
Gerrymandering transformed Wisconsin, with a population split between two major parties, into a state with a veto-proof majority in the Legislature for GOP.
With a joint effort in State Capitols and in Congress, we have an opportunity to strengthen election integrity and build Americans’ confidence in our elections.
No matter what the problem is in this country, it seems like President Joe Biden is to blame.
I applaud President Joe Biden for establishing a new White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released the legally required district report cards for the 2022-2023 school year. If the results do not make you feel shame and anger, then you do not really care about education.
The 32nd president’s proclamations were distinct statements that promoted liberal idealism and cooperation in struggles against economic turbulence at home and the rise of fascism in Europe.
Kennedy’s legacy is complex, including highly publicized shortcomings.
Rick popped up in many places in local, county, and state government — he was his own “Where’s Waldo?”
Exactly three years after his surprise choice as the state Senate’s new leader, Republican Sen. Devin LeMahieu has grown into his role as majority leader.
Protect speech. Hire conservative faculty. Teach civics.
Rather than help these campuses with even a modicum of funding, they’d use the state’s healthy surplus to give wealthy taxpayers several thousands of dollars in tax cuts when they could be helping young people attend campuses in their districts.
First declared a month of recognition in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, Native American Heritage month celebrates Indigenous Peoples in the United States.
The Affordable Connectivity Program funding is set to expire in the next few months if Congress and the White House do not extend its funding.