Politics
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Opinion: Students and educators need us now more than ever. This Public Schools Week, commit to celebrating and advocating for them all year long
I have been a public school student and a public school teacher, but it is the prospect of soon becoming a public school parent that strengthens my resolve to make sure our schools and our educators have what they need to serve our children.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Physician on In-vitro Fertilization Controversy in Alabama Supreme Court Ruling
A Wisconsin physician says the new controversy over in-vitro fertilization—caused by the right-wing Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos have the same legal status as children—could have been avoided if politicians and justices better understood the science behind IVF. Dr. Kristin Lyerly said IVF specialists and others were shocked and angered by the decision.…
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Why one Wisconsin teen wants lawmakers to prioritize sex ed
Wisconsin Democrats are looking to reinstate a bill that would require all public schools in the state to teach a comprehensive sex education course. The Healthy Youth Act would require students to receive medically accurate, age appropriate, and human growth and development information. “I’ve known people who’ve gotten STIs, I’ve known people who’ve gotten pregnant…
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VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris Says Every American Should Be Able to Have Access to Clean Water
Vice President Kamala Harris thinks that every American should be able to have access to clean water—regardless of where you live or how much money you earn. That’s why President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included more than $50 billion to support new water infrastructure projects nationwide—including more than $5.8 billion that was awarded this…
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VIDEO: Let’s Work Together to Keep Local News in Your Community
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VIDEO: Gov.Tony Evers Signs New Legislative District Maps Into Law
Gov.Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law, proposed by him and passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. This move is seen as a victory for Democrats in the swing state, where Republicans have long held control. Evers emphasized the need for fair maps that reflect Wisconsin’s purple state status. Democrats, set to gain seats…
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Biden blasts Trump’s support of a nationwide abortion ban
President Joe Biden took Trump to task for his support of a nationwide abortion ban and his role in repealing Roe v. Wade, criticizing him for “taking away women’s freedom,” putting women’s lives in danger, and unleashing “cruelty and chaos all across America.”
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VIDEO: Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has some thoughts on recent pro-Russia comments by Sen. Ron Johnson.
It is certainly not inevitable that Russia will eventually win and conquer some or all of Ukraine. History reminds us to connect the dots from tenacity to stalemate to withdrawal. Our Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has some thoughts on recent pro-Russia comments by Sen. Ron Johnson. @upnorthnews It is certainly not inevitable that Russia will…
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Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Wisconsin borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
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Editorial: The next great story for Black History Month could be written in Wisconsin—on Election Day
Voters can choose to continue Biden’s investments in jobs, infrastructure, health care, and schools or return to Trump’s circus of chaos, where nothing good gets done.
