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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Honoring Veterans Day

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
November 14, 2024
Audio file of Radio Address.MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers on Nov 14th, in recognition of Veterans Day this week, celebrated Wisconsin’s 300,000 veterans and their families and honored the… Read More

Gov. Evers and First Lady Invite Military Families to Share Ornaments for 2024 Tribute to Our Troops Tree at Executive Residence

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
November 14, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers invite the public to contribute ornaments for this year’s “Tribute to Our Troops” holiday tree at the Executive Residence.… Read More

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Sixth Consecutive Month of Record-High Employment

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
November 14, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), on Nov 14th, announced Wisconsin achieved a new record high for employment during October 2024,… Read More

Gov. Evers Announces Theme for 2024 State Capitol Holiday Tree, Invites Students and Families to Create Ornaments Celebrating “125 Years of Wisconsin’s State Parks”

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
November 14, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced “125 Years of Wisconsin’s State Parks” as the theme for the 2024 State Capitol Holiday Tree and invited students to contribute handmade… Read More

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce $1 Million in Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants

From: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
November 13, 2024
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), on Nov 13th, announced that $1 million in grants is available for the Teacher Training and… Read More