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Forward, Not Backward: 4 historic steps Wisconsin took first

Despite Republicans’ best efforts, at times, to stand in the way, Wisconsin has become one of America’s most FORWARD-thinking states 👏🏾

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Our state motto is FORWARD, not BACKWARD 💙

And despite Republicans’ best efforts, at times, to stand in the way, Wisconsin has become one of America’s most FORWARD-thinking states 👏🏾

🥇 We were FIRST to ratify the 19th Amendment — giving women the right to vote.

🥇 We were FIRST to pass an unemployment compensation law — helping millions of hardworkers get back on their feet.

🥇 We were FIRST to pass a statewide gay rights law — sending a message that love is love.

🥇 We were FIRST to elect an openly gay Congresswoman — reminding America that neither gender nor sexuality gets in the way of good leadership.

FORWARD‼️