By LaKeshia N. Myers Dear Residents, By now you probably know there was an important conversation regarding non-partisan redistricting that took place in the state assembly last week. The … [Read more...]
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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...]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes on Redistricting Maps
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, making a map that is fair and pleases everyone is hard to do. It’s a problem that plagues cities and states alike and the road to an … [Read more...]
Voces de la Frontera Talks Fair Maps at Judiciary and Legislation Committee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In December 2021, former Mayor Tom Barrett vetoed the aldermanic maps previously approved by the Common Council in November. The maps included only two Latinx “influence … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama Speaks at Fundraiser for National Democratic Redistricting Committee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, Democrats and Republicans may have different ideas in mind of what the end result looks like. Over the years, both sides have partaken in … [Read more...]
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Redistricting: A Game We Can’t Afford to Lose
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The high stakes redistricting process is underway in Wisconsin. This literally has the potential to be a winner take all game, if not done … [Read more...]
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Redistricting Requires Our Attention
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The state of Wisconsin needs impartial redistricting. We also need people who fully understand the process and nuance of map drawing to be … [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...]
Republicans rush redistricting power grab overruling local governments
Despite outcries from local government and growing constitutionality concerns, Republican senators hurriedly passed their redistricting maps that remained secret until recently. Republican … [Read more...]