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VIDEO: Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has some thoughts on recent pro-Russia comments by Sen. Ron Johnson.
It is certainly not inevitable that Russia will eventually win and conquer some or all of Ukraine. History reminds us to connect the dots from tenacity to stalemate to withdrawal. Our Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has some thoughts on recent pro-Russia comments by Sen. Ron Johnson. @upnorthnews It is certainly not inevitable that Russia will…
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Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for Wisconsin borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
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Editorial: The next great story for Black History Month could be written in Wisconsin—on Election Day
Voters can choose to continue Biden’s investments in jobs, infrastructure, health care, and schools or return to Trump’s circus of chaos, where nothing good gets done.
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VIDEO: What’s Going On With The Border?
Republicans are now fully to blame for any issues at the southern border. Here are three key facts about the southern border, the Trump-baked plan to sabotage solutions, and the reason Republicans want to talk about immigration. @upnorthnews Republicans are now fully to blame for any issues at the southern border. Here are three key…
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Wisconsin Democrats propose new gun safety measures on campus
A new bill would allow firearms to be banned campus-wide rather than building by building.
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Eric Hovde seeks to challenge Sen. Tammy Baldwin, but he’ll have to defend past comments on Social Security and Medicare
Baldwin has pushed to strengthen the program, while a potential Republican opponent has talked openly of delaying Americans’ retirement or “absolutely” scaling back benefits.
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VIDEO: To Honor Black History Month, Focus on the People and Events That Matter–Not the Political Sideshows
This Febuary, let’s focus on amplifying the voices and stories that truly define Black History Month and steer clear of political distractions. @upnorthnews This Febuary, let's focus on amplifying the voices and stories that truly define Black History Month and steer clear of political distractions. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #politics #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #africanamericans #africanamericanhistory #blackexperience #febuary #democracy…
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10 Wisconsin communities to benefit from $250k Thrive Rural Program
Ten rural communities in Wisconsin are set to receive aid in addressing their most pressing economic development needs and planning for long-term goals through the Thrive Rural program.
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Republicans belatedly approve Gov. Evers’ proposed new maps. Dems say it’s a trap.
After 12 years of gerrymandering Assembly and Senate districts, GOP lawmakers say they’re ready to embrace Evers’ proposal instead of whatever the state Supreme Court could impose.
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Opinion: 104 years and counting of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, expanding voting rights for all
Like people who are noncitizens, far too many voices are not being heard or represented in government because they are not allowed, face barriers or don’t feel that their vote matters.
