Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.
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Facing Threats and Fearing for Her Family’s Safety Ahead of Midterms, Assembly Candidate Files Multiple Police Reports
“Republicans say they want safety,” Laura Gapske, who’s running in Wisconsin’s 73rd District, told UpNorthNews. “Which is ironic because they are creating unsafe spaces.”
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You’re Invited! ‘VEEP,’ ‘West Wing’ Stars to Reunite for Wisconsin Fundraiser
“We have joined forces with The West Wing because winning Wisconsin this November is crucial to saving American democracy. And also because when MAGA Republicans are beaten and democracy thrives and flourishes, VEEP seems much funnier and less sad,” actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus told ‘The Hollywood Reporter.’
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From Restoring Reproductive Freedom to Saving Social Security: Democrat Mandela Barnes, on How He’d Improve Your Life
Wisconsin’s Lt. Gov and Democratic nominee for US Senate Mandela Barnes talks about his background, why voting matters, and his fight to restore reproductive freedom and protect Social Security.
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The Nicest Guys in the NL Central
When you think of the most prestigious award a baseball player can win in the majors, you probably think of the MVP, Cy Young, or Silver Slugger. The Roberto Clemente Award honors athletes who make the biggest impact off the field.
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Anxiety Screenings for All: What Wisconsin Leaders Have Said, Done to Address Mental Health Epidemic
For the first time ever, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended all adults under 65 receive annual screenings for anxiety, even if they aren’t showing symptoms.
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Are We Really That Scary? Why Pollsters are Running from Wisconsin Ahead of the 2022 Midterms
While other “Battlegrounds” have seen 30+ polls, only 10 have come out of the Badger State.
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Wisconsin’s Attorney General is on the Ballot This Fall. But What Does He Do?
Abortion rights, public safety, the climate crisis, and more are on the ballot this November. So are Tony Evers and Tim Michels, plus Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes. But another, often overlooked race, can have just as big of an impact on your life as who we send to the Governor’s Mansion or the US…
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‘That’s Just Bulls**t’: Evers Gets Frank, Defends His Record, and Predicts the Outcome of Wisconsin’s Midterms
Appearing on the popular “Pod Save America” podcast Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers held nothing back as he discussed the 1849 abortion ban, a booming work force, funding schools, and why Tim Michels is simply trying to “out-MAGA” other Republicans.
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Popping the Presidential Bubble with Pete Souza, Obama’s Chief Photographer and Proud Wisconsinite
We caught up with the relatively-new Madisonian ahead of the release of his latest book to learn more about what life was really like inside the White House and what he’s loving most about living in the Badger State. Spoiler alert: We also found out which White House dog was his favorite.
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Gov. Evers Releases New Plan to Invest $2 Billion in Wisconsin’s Public Schools, Without Raising Property Taxes
Tuesday, the first-term governor called for spending a sizable portion of the $5 billion budget surplus in K-12 schools.
