Politics
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Jan. 6th Hearings: The Facts So Far
More than a dozen Republicans, many of whom previously worked for Trump, have testified thus far, painting a picture of a president willing to commit crimes to stay in office, regardless of the damage he might do to the country in the process.
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Evers Calls Out Republicans—More Than Obstruction, He Says They’re Against the Peaceful Transfer of Power
Governor tells UpNorthNews how the national GOP is only catching up to dangerous precedents set by Wisconsin Republicans.
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State Justices Strike Down Drop Boxes While Perpetuating Untrue Conspiracy Theories About the 2020 Election
Conservatives debate the definitions of a box and determine a mailbox is allowed, while a secure, convenient drop box is not.
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Democrats Are Closing Ron Johnson’s Tax Break—So That Health Care Gets a Higher Priority Than Billionaires
Hundreds of billions will go toward providing Medicare after capping a tax change so that its benefits are focused small businesses and middle class entrepreneurs.
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In One State, Big-Name Republicans Turn Against an Extreme Candidate for Governor
Two former Pennsylvania congressmen are among several GOP officials who say their party’s nominee presents “a threat to the rule of law and the constitutional order.” Wisconsin watches for similar pushback.
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Republicans Are Given Traction to Criticize Mandela Barnes—for Criticizing Slavery
Milwaukee media gives right-wing radio host and politicians a chance to amplify the untruth that learning from America’s past injustices is equal to hating America.
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Conservative State Justices Side with GOP Legislators on Blocking a Governor from Making Appointments
Former Gov. Scott Walker’s appointees still have a majority on the state Natural Resources Board after the state Supreme Court said a board member can refuse to step down—more than a year after his term expired.
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‘I Don’t F-Ing Care That They Have Weapons’: 10 Shocking Takeaways From Tuesday’s Wild Jan 6. Hearing
“You know, I don’t f-ing care that they have weapons. They’re not here to hurt me. Take the f-ing mags away. Let my people in. They can march to the Capitol from here. Let the people in. Take the f-ing mags away,” Trump said on Jan. 6, according to aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony.
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Ron Johnson’s Chicago Fundraiser Co-Host Is a Slumlord Turned Trump Ambassador
Ronald Gidwitz allowed low-income housing to fester while rubbing elbows with GOP power players. Billionaire co-hosts Dick and Elizabeth Uihlein reaped a windfall from Johnson’s 2017 sweetheart tax deal.
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With Abortion Now a Crime in Wisconsin, Evers Has a Response: Clemency
Governor says Roe repeal made his seven female grandchildren second-class citizens. “That’s bullshit,” he tells convention delegates.

























