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Two former employees of Menomonee Falls’ Benjamin Franklin Elementary are coming forward with shocking stories of physical and even sexual assault committed by shockingly young children.

The investments we’re making now will ensure everyone in rural Wisconsin has the opportunity to succeed, and that they can find that opportunity right at home—today and for generations to come.

If Democrats are hoping that a reinvigorated debate about abortion will save them from an electoral correction for their disastrous policies, they are mistaken.

For the past half-century, right-wing politicians have pointed to legalized abortion as the source of most evil and have promised to abolish it once they achieved power. Now, a draft opinion by Justice Alito promises to do just that and more and our GOP friends are assuring us it is no big deal.

One of few women in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.

Kids are reaping the consequences of school shutdowns.

White nationalism and the bogus replacement theory make it open season on Blacks and on Jews.

As someone who has reported frequently over the years from Israel and Palestine, I was horrified by the news of the killing of Abu Akleh, an American citizen who had spent most of her career covering the Middle East.

We have the opportunity to make lasting changes in our workforce development systems by investing in modern, flexible, and inclusive programs that get results.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. knows how to have a good time — on the taxpayer’s dime.

The “No Mow May” movement for pollinator health has caught on in many Wisconsin communities. But some people would add “No Blow” to address gas-powered leaf blowers, which rank high on the list of neighborhood annoyances for many.

Failure to listen and engage will once again marginalize the Wisconsin Democratic Party. It doesn’t have to be this way. Senator Baldwin and Governor Evers have shown the way.

How many more mass shootings should the nation need to endure before the ones who took on the responsibility of public leadership does the work that the public requires.

Yes, everyone is an outsider who, when you think about it, wants very much to become an insider. If a stolen election is your theme, you’ll be crying about your own stolen election after November.

The Kleefisch campaign has already spent many months doing everything to get Nicholson out of the way and now they have to do everything to try to derail Michels.

The Outagamie county executive rarely misses a change to show solidarity with workers and their unions. And he doesn’t just come for the photo op. Nelson listens.

Employers like UWHCA, with the legal authority to set their own workplace policies, may determine that it is to their benefit to recognize and bargain with a union representing their employees even though they are not statutorily required to do so.

To be sure, a February recall of powered infant formula linked to infant hospitalizations and deaths hasn’t helped matters. But the supply shortages have been ongoing since at least November.

Tobacco is a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans—heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

Board members give themselves a 4.7% salary hike — but for what?

Two former employees of Menomonee Falls’ Benjamin Franklin Elementary are coming forward with shocking stories of physical and even sexual assault committed by shockingly young children.

The investments we’re making now will ensure everyone in rural Wisconsin has the opportunity to succeed, and that they can find that opportunity right at home—today and for generations to come.

If Democrats are hoping that a reinvigorated debate about abortion will save them from an electoral correction for their disastrous policies, they are mistaken.

For the past half-century, right-wing politicians have pointed to legalized abortion as the source of most evil and have promised to abolish it once they achieved power. Now, a draft opinion by Justice Alito promises to do just that and more and our GOP friends are assuring us it is no big deal.

One of few women in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.

Kids are reaping the consequences of school shutdowns.

White nationalism and the bogus replacement theory make it open season on Blacks and on Jews.

As someone who has reported frequently over the years from Israel and Palestine, I was horrified by the news of the killing of Abu Akleh, an American citizen who had spent most of her career covering the Middle East.

We have the opportunity to make lasting changes in our workforce development systems by investing in modern, flexible, and inclusive programs that get results.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. knows how to have a good time — on the taxpayer’s dime.

The “No Mow May” movement for pollinator health has caught on in many Wisconsin communities. But some people would add “No Blow” to address gas-powered leaf blowers, which rank high on the list of neighborhood annoyances for many.

Failure to listen and engage will once again marginalize the Wisconsin Democratic Party. It doesn’t have to be this way. Senator Baldwin and Governor Evers have shown the way.

How many more mass shootings should the nation need to endure before the ones who took on the responsibility of public leadership does the work that the public requires.

Yes, everyone is an outsider who, when you think about it, wants very much to become an insider. If a stolen election is your theme, you’ll be crying about your own stolen election after November.

The Kleefisch campaign has already spent many months doing everything to get Nicholson out of the way and now they have to do everything to try to derail Michels.

The Outagamie county executive rarely misses a change to show solidarity with workers and their unions. And he doesn’t just come for the photo op. Nelson listens.

Employers like UWHCA, with the legal authority to set their own workplace policies, may determine that it is to their benefit to recognize and bargain with a union representing their employees even though they are not statutorily required to do so.

To be sure, a February recall of powered infant formula linked to infant hospitalizations and deaths hasn’t helped matters. But the supply shortages have been ongoing since at least November.

Tobacco is a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans—heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

Board members give themselves a 4.7% salary hike — but for what?