The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026 By Jack Kelly, Hallie Claflin and Matthew DeFour Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Republicans … [Read more...]
After a Decade of Republican Dominance, Governor Tony Evers Signs New State Legislative Maps Into law
By Karen Stokes Governor Tony Evers has signed into law new legislative district maps on Monday February 19, bringing an era of fair representation for Wisconsin for the first time since … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Republican Drawn State Legislation Maps are Unconstitutional
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the state’s heavily gerrymandered state legislative maps are unconstitutional and ordered lawmakers to draw new maps ahead of … [Read more...]
Impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz? Here’s what’s missing from debate
Recent talk of impeaching a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has ignored the actual process of removal for an ethics violation, which requires a two-thirds Assembly vote. by Matthew … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Upholds State Court’s Authority in Election-Related Case, Rejects Republican Argument
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Supreme Court declined to impose new restrictions on state courts regarding election-related … [Read more...]
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Both Conservatives, Joined the Court’s Three Liberals in the Majority
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a surprising decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down Republican-drawn congressional districts in … [Read more...]
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Hell No, We Won’t Go (Along to Get Along): Redistricting Maps Require Black Representation
By LaKeshia N. Myers Gerrymandering is the decennial fight for lines drawn to declare power and representation at every level of government. For some it is par for the course, but for political … [Read more...]
Former Attorney General Eric Holder Wants Fair Maps
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Wisconsin is no stranger when it comes to gerrymandering – the act of manipulating boundaries to favor one political party over another. In fact, according … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Talks Plan to Counter Gerrymandering
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Over the past few elections one of the most talked about issues is gerrymandering. The act of gerrymandering occurs when district lines within a state are reapportioned to … [Read more...]