Social Justice

LGBTQ Sen Tammy Baldwin floor speech
LGBTQ Tammy Baldwin Gets Republicans to Back a Marriage Equality Bill, Making Final Approval Likely

All 50 Senate Democrats were joined by 12 Republicans in voting ‘yes’ on a procedural vote and advance a bill to protect same-sex marriages. Ron Johnson was not one of them.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow November 17, 2022 10:52 am CST
Our Wisconsin
Our Wisconsin Casino Revenue, Racism, & the Fight to Simply Be Seen: What Wisconsin’s First Residents Want You to Know About Modern Native Americans

While frustrated, our native neighbors are now focused on sharing their side of the story to help others understand the barriers they've not only faced historically, but continue to confront today.

Christina Lorey Christina Lorey November 1, 2022 4:45 pm CDT
Law and Policy Ron Johnson judges
Law and Policy Ron Johnson’s Judges: Hostile to Marriage Rights, Women’s Reproductive Freedom, and Unsure on Banning School Segregation

Wisconsin’s Republican senator has approved lifetime positions for several nominees who were vigorously opposed by coalitions of civil rights groups.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow September 22, 2022 2:25 pm CDT
Politics Four of the leading candidates in the Democratic primary to determine who will challenge Sen. Ron Johnson in November. L-R, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski (Graphic by Jonathon Sadowski)
Politics Republicans Are Given Traction to Criticize Mandela Barnes—for Criticizing Slavery

Milwaukee media gives right-wing radio host and politicians a chance to amplify the untruth that learning from America’s past injustices is equal to hating America.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow July 5, 2022 11:55 am CDT
Business Juneteenth flag
Business Juneteenth Can Be More Than a Remembrance of the Past—by Supporting Wisconsin’s Black-Owned Businesses in the Present

For only the second time in history, the entire country will celebrate the newest federal holiday. This is the third year the Juneteenth flag will fly above the Wisconsin state capitol.

Christina Lorey Christina Lorey June 17, 2022 10:26 am CDT

continuing coverage

Old World Wisconsin Sleigh Ride Our Wisconsin Old World Wisconsin Provides a Historical ‘Home for the Holidays’
Sports Meet the UW-Madison Student Up for NFL Fan of the Year
Holidays Lifestyle How Many of These Wisconsin Holiday Foods Have You Tried?
Photo courtesy of the Transportation Security Administration travel Traveling For The Holidays? What Food You Can, Can’t Take on an Airplane
Education Kiel Police Dept
Education Six Bomb Threats in Less Than Two Weeks—Kiel Becomes a Front in a National Debate Between Respect and Contempt

The tight-knit community of 3,900 is confused, concerned, and caught up in cultural crosscurrents.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow June 2, 2022 9:30 pm CDT
Education Jill Underly, Wisconsin's State Superintendent of Public Instruction. (Photo provided)
Education State Superintendent: Teaching About Racism Is Essential. Attacking Those Lessons Is What’s Racist.

Jill Underly published two editorials this week addressing the need to face our real history—and to recognize the racial “achievement gap” is really an opportunity gap.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow April 19, 2022 5:31 pm CDT