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Johnson, Baldwin Split on Trump’s Pick for Appeals Court Judge
U.S. Senate ready to approve Milwaukee prosecutor Rebecca Taibleson for position.
Oct 26th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Despite Conservative Backlash, Trump’s Wisconsin Judicial Pick Wins Key Endorsement
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson's nomination to the 7th Circuit will next go before the full Senate.
Oct 10th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Local Civil Rights Advocates Deplore Impact of Supreme Court ICE Ruling
'Shocking' decision says agents can stop people solely based on their race.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
How the Gerrymander Wastes Votes
Compared to 4 other maps of Wisconsin's legislative districts, the current one nullifies the most votes.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
The Impact of Impeachment Threats
Republicans seek to scare Justice Protasiewicz and elections overseer Meagan Wolfe into following their dictates.
Sep 27th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?
Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Would Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship?
Alaska's experience offers fascinating lessons for those who care about democracy.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats
But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr
Catholic Hospitals Dominate State, Restrict Women’s Choices
Hospitals restrict reproductive procedures, contraception — more than in nearly any state.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Examining Michels ‘Blueprint For Elections’
The GOP businessman candidate for governor offers a very un-business like analysis.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Democratic Candidates Opposing Ron Johnson Jump on Abortion Issue
Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe injects issue into US Senate race.
May 3rd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Kavanaugh Opinion on State’s Election Called “Ominous”
Supreme Court justice echoes Trump’s view that election day must decide final vote.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
US Supreme Court Won’t Extend State’s Ballot Deadline
Democrats argued flood of absentee ballots meant many would be received after Election Day.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State’s LGBTQ Groups Celebrate Historic Ruling
US Supreme Court’s decision bans workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Should the Federal Government Keep its Word?
The Supreme Court says yes, except Justice Alito, who sees things differently.
May 14th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Why Was Election in Pandemic Required?
So ruled both the Wisconsin and U.S. Supreme Court. Let’s examine their reasoning.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin
The High Court weighs case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Redistricting Now Up to Citizen Action
U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves it up to voters to demand non-partisan redistricting.
Jul 2nd, 2019 by Jay Heck
Did Kavanaugh Ad Elect Hagedorn?
Republican group says its ads killed front runner Lisa Neubauer in Supreme Court race.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
10 Lessons of Supreme Court Race
Anger drives votes, media in decline, traditional judicial campaigns are dead, and more.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Why Schimel’s Lawsuit Makes No Sense
Even conservatives suggest the AG’s suit against Affordable Care Act is bad law.
Nov 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Heartbroken in Pittsburgh
A Marquette professor who grew up in Pittsburgh and attended the synagogue school reflects on the shootings.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Andrea Kupfer Schneider
The Fight Against Gerrymandering
Advocates hope their Supreme Court case -- now being rewritten -- will succeed.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Brad Schimel Fails Women, Victims
Reviewing the Attorney General’s record on rape and sexual harassment.
Oct 27th, 2018 by Louise Lyall
President Trump is Beyond Divisive
He respects no one, maybe not even himself, and never seeks win-win outcomes.
Oct 19th, 2018 by John Torinus
Advocate Urge Victims To Report Sexual Assaults
Local groups like Sojourner Center say less than 10% of victims report assaults.
Oct 16th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Baldwin, Vukmir Debate Health Care, Abortion
Challenger Vukmir was consistently on attack for one-hour debate.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
State Politicians Split on Kavanaugh
Vukmir disagrees with Baldwin, Evers; Walker equivocates on Supreme Court nominee.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Laurel White
The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Nationally and in Wisconsin they have become activists and super legislators.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
