Politics
The Lethal Idiocy of MacIver Institute
“Freedom” and the “free market” won’t solve the pandemic. It will spread the disease.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Matt RothschildConservative Groups Twist Coronavirus Facts
Think tank MacIver Institute and grassroots group #ReopenWisconsin misuse the data on COVID-19 for political ends.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Howard Hardee, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismReligious Leaders Back Safer At Home Extension
An interfaith coalition criticized the state GOP's lawsuit seeking to dismiss the order.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRight-Wing Groups Linked to #ReopenWisconsin Campaign
Members of Americans for Prosperity, American Majority and John Birch Society have their hands in the campaign.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerWhat Legislature Didn’t Do About Pandemic
A number of good measures passed. But many important proposals were killed.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff SmithDid Republicans Doom Dan Kelly?
Many voters in red counties opposed him, perhaps in anger at being forced to vote in a pandemic.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson40 Policies That Helped Pollute State
Over last decade state leaders have backed 40 actions that have harmed environment.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignHow Hamilton Lost Council Presidency
Will bad feelings linger over Cavalier Johnson’s victory?
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?
Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEnvironmental Enforcement Down in Midwest
New report finds declining enforcement, spending and staff in six Great Lakes states.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCity Clerk Faces Surprise Opposition
Nikiya Dodd leads charge to replace Jim Owczarski with Theodore Lipscomb.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene