POLITICS
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Opinion: 104 years and counting of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, expanding voting rights for all
Like people who are noncitizens, far too many voices are not being heard or represented in government because they are not allowed, face barriers or don’t feel that their vote matters.
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Opinion: The importance of honoring Black History Month amid continued GOP attacks on BIPOC communities
In 2024, part of that work will mean standing up to politicians who are trying to censor Black history curriculum in Wisconsin schools, ban books, make it harder for voters of color to have their voices heard, and attack DEI and other programs meant to give BIPOC communities equal opportunities to thrive in our state.
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Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.
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Opinion: Brace yourselves: Kids face harsh conditions all year
By supporting public schools at the ballot box—and stubbornly keeping our rhetoric about public schools honest, unifying, and positive—we will protect our kids, our schools, our school boards, and our communities.
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Wisconsin state superintendent: students should have the ‘freedom to read’
Dr. Jill Underly says that public schools and libraries are seeing many of the same challenges as last year, but that she’s increasingly concerned about the “partisan and extreme rhetoric” being touted by politicians anxious to pander to certain bases of the conservative movement.
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Overdraft fees could drop to as low as $3 under new Biden proposal
The change could potentially eliminate billions of dollars in fee revenue for the nation’s biggest banks, which were gearing up for a battle even before Wednesday’s announcement. Exactly how much revenue depends on which version of the new regulation is adopted.
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Trump attorney: Presidents can have rivals assassinated and still claim immunity
Donald Trump’s lawyer argued Tuesday that a US president could have a political rival assassinated by SEAL Team Six and still avoid criminal prosecution due to presidential immunity.
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Opinion: Three year after the January 6 insurrection, Wisconsin Republicans’ involvement is an ongoing threat to democracy
All of us in the Badger State value our freedom to vote and the promise that our elections are a reflection of the will of the people.
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Biden pardons thousands of Americans convicted of marijuana possession
The president’s actions will not release any federal prisoners, but will lift barriers to housing, employment, and educational opportunities for those convicted of the offenses.
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Opinion: Analysis confirms 8-lane expansion is the most carbon-emitting option for I-94 in Milwaukee
We are looking to the Evers Administration, Secretary Thompson, WISDOT as a whole, and the Federal Highway Administration to make the right choice for our state, for racial justice, and for our climate: fix at six lanes and avoid an overbuilt interchange.
