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Op Ed: Republicans Making It Harder to Vote
Op Ed

Republicans Making It Harder to Vote

That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.

Op Ed: Why We Oppose Gerrymandering
Op Ed

Why We Oppose Gerrymandering

We supported nonpartisan redistricting when Democrats were in control and still do, now that GOP is in power.

The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

The Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Advocates push for Wisconsin to enact a redistricting process similar to Iowa's system.

Op Ed: U.S. Supreme Court Should End Partisan Gerrymandering
Op Ed

U.S. Supreme Court Should End Partisan Gerrymandering

So politicians won’t be able to “choose their voters” by the way they draw the maps.

Op Ed: How Legislature is Bypassing the Courts
Op Ed

How Legislature is Bypassing the Courts

Foxconn law builds on 2013 law that restricts court review of state legislation.

The State of Politics: Polling Lists Could Go Digital
The State of Politics

Polling Lists Could Go Digital

Elections commission to replace paper lists with “e-poll books.”

Op Ed: Scrap the Constitutional Convention
Op Ed

Scrap the Constitutional Convention

Assembly will vote on convention that could put at risk every right of the people.

Op Ed: Save Taxes With Nonpartisan Redistricting
Op Ed

Save Taxes With Nonpartisan Redistricting

State taxpayers charged more than $2 million to defend unconstitutional districts.

Op Ed: Underage Voting Shows Lack of Education
Op Ed

Underage Voting Shows Lack of Education

Voting by 17-year-olds shows need for voter education, training of election officials.

Op Ed: Reject Partisanship, Redraw Voting Maps
Op Ed

Reject Partisanship, Redraw Voting Maps

Lawmakers should hold public hearings, create competitive districts serving the voters.

Op-Ed: Solve Real Problems
Op-Ed

Solve Real Problems

Why is Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald still defending the state’s voter ID law?

Op Ed: Election Observers Are Welcome, But…
Op Ed

Election Observers Are Welcome, But…

They must follow the rules. And be aware, the burden's on the challenger to prove fraud.

Op-Ed: All Citizens Have a Right to Vote
Op-Ed

All Citizens Have a Right to Vote

But will state Election Commission act to make sure that happens?

Op-Ed: Why Voter ID Education Needed
Op-Ed

Why Voter ID Education Needed

Confusing law is disenfranchising voters, education would help assure fair elections.

Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education

Legislature Won’t Fund Voter ID Education

Law changing voter ID rules mandated public service ad campaign but has allocated no money.

Op-Ed: Are You Ready to Vote?
Op-Ed

Are You Ready to Vote?

2016 will have important elections but you need to follow new rules to make sure you're eligible.

Chisholm Considering Appeal of John Doe Ruling

Chisholm Considering Appeal of John Doe Ruling

Four DAs discussing whether to appeal state high court decision to U.S. Supreme Court.

The State of Politics: Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands
The State of Politics

Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands

Interest groups demand them. Politicians hate them. The result is less compromise on issues.

Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting

Lobbyists Oppose Various Bills Limiting Voting

Bills with photo ID, limiting absentee voting, making it tougher to register -- got scant support from lobbyists.

The State of Politics: Happy Days Are Here Again
The State of Politics

Happy Days Are Here Again

Gov. Walker’s State-of-the-State speech will be singing a very positive song.

Murphy’s Law: GOP Fast Tracks a Smelly Bill
Murphy’s Law

GOP Fast Tracks a Smelly Bill

The elections bill will suppress voting by average folks while giving corporations and lobbyists more clout.

Murphy’s Law: Can Fallone Beat Roggensack?
Murphy’s Law

Can Fallone Beat Roggensack?

Pat Roggensack leads the Supreme Court's conservative bloc and may be its most powerful justice. Ed Fallone blames a "dysfunctional court" on her.

A Call for Redistricting Reform

A Call for Redistricting Reform

Given the distorted election results, good government groups want to reform the process of redistricting.