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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Editorial: It’s no longer ‘too soon’ to connect school shootings to the callous indifference of certain politicians
Wisconsin Republicans consistently choose to excuse the mass killings of our children, even though this ongoing carnage is preventable, not inevitable.
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Multiple deaths in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
The suspected shooter, a juvenile, is thought to be among those killed. At least seven others have been wounded, as well.
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Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin
OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) — Roughly 70,000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said.
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Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote “abortion pill reversal,” a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
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8 things you (probably) don’t know about Wisconsin’s Great Lakes
Wisconsin is bordered by two of the world’s largest lakes: Lake Superior (the largest expanse of freshwater in the world) and Lake Michigan (the largest freshwater lake entirely within the US). Here are 8 things you (probably) don’t know about the worldwide wonders.
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Opinion: Newly-elected legislator wants to work toward an ‘unapologetic working class agenda’
Phelps: The real story of the election is that we’re concerned about our schools, hospitals and clinics, rents and mortgages, environment, and the cost of childcare.
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Opinion: Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel reminds us he doesn’t support our freedom
As Scott Walker’s attorney general, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Brad Schimel’s record reflects his right-wing priorities.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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CSA 101: Your guide to securing fresh produce directly from Wisconsin farmers
Fresh food, FAST! Want to reboot your eating habits? Support local farmers? Save money on the freshest produce? Wisconsin’s CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, programs make that easy!
