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Under H.R. 1, states would be prevented from enforcing voter ID laws. While Wisconsin’s key voter integrity protection wouldn’t be banned, the state could no longer demand voters show identification to obtain a mail-in ballot.
As we close out Black History Month, it is disheartening to think of how many of the old racial fights remain or have resurfaced.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin lawmakers will soon begin redrawing congressional and state voting boundaries, in accordance with the latest Census. It’s a good time
The Republican bench is young and talented, deep and hungry. Donald Trump will not be the party’s nominee in 2024.
U.S. should heed his example and hold China accountable for human rights abuses.
The loss of the passenger pigeon isn’t just history. Even seemingly robust natural resources can prove to be fragile.
The Driftless region and its residents are being buffeted by several landscape-scale projects that have divided neighbors and ignited citizen and environmental groups.
We are right in the middle of two “wars” – one the biggest public health battle in the history of the state, the other a deep fiscal crisis for the state and therefore for the university, too. Tommy is fully engaged in both monumental crises. It’s just not a good time to bring in a newcomer.
On Saturday morning the Democratic-led House passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) 219-212 along party lines.
The time is now to reform Wisconsin’s antiquated emergency-powers laws and provide meaningful protections for our basic freedoms.
Pocan called out the cruelty and extremism that was on display during the debate over the Equality Act.
Every American should have confidence that their vote matters and is counted. Right now, there are many Americans, and many Wisconsinites, who do not believe this.
Like our own Ron Johnson, Graham has become unhinged and nothing short of farcical in his allegiance to Trump and his cult.
Excessive loan forgiveness will undoubtedly drive up the cost of college even more and force more people to borrow against their future with federal loans.
One Biden he can start to restore the foundations of democracy is to grant pardons to deserving people.
There are now four buildings on Mount Pleasant campus. But what exactly are they for?
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the race for state superintendent of public instruction and discuss the role political parties are likely to play in the nonpartisan spring election.
The prominent Black leader and reverend says many in the city’s white-controlled power structure see themselves as enlightened, but some still fail to fully grasp what Blacks here face or to trust Black-led solutions.
American symbols like the flag and our national anthem have the power to unite. They remind us that despite our differences, we share a common bond. That is why I joined with Representatives Tony Kurtz and Scott Krug to author the Star Spangled Banner Act.
Against a crowd of white male contenders — some of whom shared her progressive politics, most of whom did not — Chisholm ran for president as the “Unbought and Unbossed” candidate.
Under H.R. 1, states would be prevented from enforcing voter ID laws. While Wisconsin’s key voter integrity protection wouldn’t be banned, the state could no longer demand voters show identification to obtain a mail-in ballot.
As we close out Black History Month, it is disheartening to think of how many of the old racial fights remain or have resurfaced.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Wisconsin lawmakers will soon begin redrawing congressional and state voting boundaries, in accordance with the latest Census. It’s a good time
The Republican bench is young and talented, deep and hungry. Donald Trump will not be the party’s nominee in 2024.
U.S. should heed his example and hold China accountable for human rights abuses.
The loss of the passenger pigeon isn’t just history. Even seemingly robust natural resources can prove to be fragile.
The Driftless region and its residents are being buffeted by several landscape-scale projects that have divided neighbors and ignited citizen and environmental groups.
We are right in the middle of two “wars” – one the biggest public health battle in the history of the state, the other a deep fiscal crisis for the state and therefore for the university, too. Tommy is fully engaged in both monumental crises. It’s just not a good time to bring in a newcomer.
On Saturday morning the Democratic-led House passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) 219-212 along party lines.
The time is now to reform Wisconsin’s antiquated emergency-powers laws and provide meaningful protections for our basic freedoms.
Pocan called out the cruelty and extremism that was on display during the debate over the Equality Act.
Every American should have confidence that their vote matters and is counted. Right now, there are many Americans, and many Wisconsinites, who do not believe this.
Like our own Ron Johnson, Graham has become unhinged and nothing short of farcical in his allegiance to Trump and his cult.
Excessive loan forgiveness will undoubtedly drive up the cost of college even more and force more people to borrow against their future with federal loans.
One Biden he can start to restore the foundations of democracy is to grant pardons to deserving people.
There are now four buildings on Mount Pleasant campus. But what exactly are they for?
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the race for state superintendent of public instruction and discuss the role political parties are likely to play in the nonpartisan spring election.
The prominent Black leader and reverend says many in the city’s white-controlled power structure see themselves as enlightened, but some still fail to fully grasp what Blacks here face or to trust Black-led solutions.
American symbols like the flag and our national anthem have the power to unite. They remind us that despite our differences, we share a common bond. That is why I joined with Representatives Tony Kurtz and Scott Krug to author the Star Spangled Banner Act.
Against a crowd of white male contenders — some of whom shared her progressive politics, most of whom did not — Chisholm ran for president as the “Unbought and Unbossed” candidate.