By Larry Sandler For Wisconsin Watch New analysis finds population tier formula Republicans crafted to deliver more local state aid has delivered a bigger boost to red parts of the state. It … [Read more...]
Was Martin Luther King, Jr a Democrat or a Republican?
By Karen Stokes Political parties consistently seek endorsements from community leaders, and they often attempt to associate themselves with historical figures like Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
Analysis Reveals Republican Party Voter Fraud Crackdown is Simply an Effort to Disenfranchise Black and Hispanic Voters
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The Republican Party’s assault on suspected and unverified widespread voter fraud has come into view for what it is: … [Read more...]
As Their Power Wanes, Wisconsin Republicans Push Conservative Agenda Through Constitutional Amendments
Facing a liberal Supreme Court and Democratic governor, the GOP wants to lock in policy wins by seeking changes to the state’s foundational document. By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Republican Debt Ceiling Proposal Could Have a Detrimental Effect on Healthcare for Veterans
By Karen Stokes The amount of care and services VHA can provide is determined by funding that Congress appropriates each year. On Wednesday, House Republicans passed their debt ceiling proposal … [Read more...]
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Dear Republicans, Your Chickens Are Coming Home to Roost
By LaKeshia N. Myers There are some days when I want to just, “throw it all away” and start over—the world that is. Because its too much; and after this week, its safe to say Republicans have … [Read more...]
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Republicans Prove They Aren’t Ready for the Keys to Power
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor On August 29, 2012 then-President Barack Obama tweeted “The GOP drove our economy into a ditch—and now they want the keys back.” It was a … [Read more...]
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Republican Attacks on Abortion Threaten Wisconsinites’ Health
By Samantha Crowley MD Candidate - Class of 2025 University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health As a medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public … [Read more...]
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The Republican Party’s Anti-Senior Agenda
By Richard Sicchio For over three decades, I worked for the Northern Area Agency on Aging. For 19 of those years, I served as its executive director. During that time, I was charged to oversee … [Read more...]
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A Hit Dog Will Holler
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Republicans Work to Silence Discussions on Race Frequently, when people want to dodge honest conversations about racism, they trot out a … [Read more...]