Politics
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Editorial: It’s no longer ‘too soon’ to connect school shootings to the callous indifference of certain politicians
Wisconsin Republicans consistently choose to excuse the mass killings of our children, even though this ongoing carnage is preventable, not inevitable.
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Multiple deaths in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
The suspected shooter, a juvenile, is thought to be among those killed. At least seven others have been wounded, as well.
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Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin
OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) — Roughly 70,000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.
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Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote “abortion pill reversal,” a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
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Opinion: Newly-elected legislator wants to work toward an ‘unapologetic working class agenda’
Phelps: The real story of the election is that we’re concerned about our schools, hospitals and clinics, rents and mortgages, environment, and the cost of childcare.
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Opinion: Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel reminds us he doesn’t support our freedom
As Scott Walker’s attorney general, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel’s record reflects his right-wing priorities.
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Court ruling restores the public sector union rights stripped away by Act 10
The 2011 law that sparked massive protests at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Now a judge rules it was unconstitutional for Gov. Scott Walker and Republicans to single out certain types of employees in the law.
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Opinion: Progressives need to step up with year-round, aggressive advocacy for facts.
Conservative media is an iron dome of outlets and strategies, sheltering their audiences from news and information that would change how they view the people on their ballots.
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Opinion: It’s time to get serious about illegal flavored vapes
To reduce youth nicotine use, a Wisconsin oncologist calls on the Food and Drug Administration to ban flavored vapes—many of them coming from China.
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Trump’s AG pick Matt Gaetz withdraws as more sex with minors details emerge
Gaetz’ quick withdrawal suggests that he realized he likely wouldn’t win the votes necessary to be confirmed by the Senate following Trump’s inauguration.
