By Rep. Sara Rodriguez My name is Sara Rodriguez, and I am the Lieutenant Governor nominee, running alongside Governor Tony Evers in the upcoming general election. For those of you who may not know me, I am also a nurse, public health professional, small business owner, member of our State Assembly, and a working mom. […]
The Rubber Meets The Road: Biden’s Executive Mandate on Marijuana Offers Hope
By LaKeshia N. Myers Much of politics is posturing. Whether it comes in the form of messaging bills (that have no real chance of being passed) or eloquently written press releases that can often fall on deaf ears. The disappointing reality of politics is that change occurs much too slowly and often those that need […]
Receive Social Security? Ron Johnson Wants to Take Away Your Benefits.
By Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Unlike many in Washington, I don’t come from a wealthy or well-connected family. I’m the proud son of a union family whose father worked as an auto worker for 30 years before retiring. That’s why the fight to protect Social Security and Medicare is so personal to me. I’ve seen […]
“I’m Really Rich” but Morally Bankrupt
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In June 2015, when Donald Trump came down his likely overvalued escalator, he gave what would be the first of many rambling and disconnected speeches. In his presidential bid announcement, he was clearly detached from reality as he promised to make Mexico pay to build a border wall. […]
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Announces Its Fifth Slate of Legislative Endorsements
On Friday, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) announced its fifth round of legislative endorsements, consisting of a selection of candidates trusted to utilize their platforms and voices to push for the protection of reproductive rights for all Wisconsinites. Legislative action in Wisconsin is vital. Due to the legislative inaction of Wisconsin Republican Legislators towards […]
Student Loan Forgiveness puts Many in Better Positions to Succeed Financially
By Joy Boyd Senior Field Organizer for For Our Future Wisconsin I understood furthering my education after high school meant being in debt,to the point where I didn’t want to go to college for that reason. But my mom said, “That’s what you have to do to get ahead,” so I made sure to at […]
The Politics of Equal Protection Under the Law
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There have been a number of notable stories in the media lately, which force us to tell the truth about the inequities in the application of the law. Let’s take the most glaring example, first. Section 3, of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that, “No […]
Ron Johnson Voted to Outsource Jobs Like Mine. Mandela Barnes Wants to Bring Them Back
By Michelle Hilt Manufacturing is the backbone of our state’s economy. From employing over one-in-seven of our state’s residents to being responsible for a fifth of our economic output, every Wisconsinite should be proud of the role manufacturing has played in our state’s past and present. I know I am as someone who worked in […]
Why I am Running Alongside Governor Evers
By Rep. Sara Rodriguez My name is Sara Rodriguez, and I am the Lieutenant Governor nominee, running alongside Governor Tony Evers in the upcoming general election. For those of you who may not know me, I am also a nurse, public health professional, small business owner, member of our State Assembly, and a working mom. […]
It’s Time to Put Workers First
By Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Candidate for U.S. Senate This week, I had the honor of celebrating Labor Day across the state. I had the opportunity to walk alongside union members and union supporters and reaffirm our shared commitment to putting workers first – a commitment I’ve held since I was a child. Like so […]
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