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New bill aims to protect LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites
Strong laws in the states are especially critical now that the US Supreme Court has ruled to uphold a ban on gender-affirming medical care. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #lgbtq
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We Research. We Report. You Make the Difference.
Thank you to everyone who’s already donated to our spring supporter drive — every contribution truly matters, and we’re so grateful for your support! For the past five years, we’ve worked hard to bring you fact-based reporting and connect national news to what’s happening right here in Wisconsin. But as a small newsroom, we can’t…
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Scenes from Madison’s ’No Kings’ Protest against the Trump Administration
Capitol? Packed. Protest? Peaceful. Message? LOUD🚫👑 The people of Wisconsin showed up in force in Madison for ‘No Kings Day.’ An estimated 15,000 people marched from Library Mall to the Wisconsin State Capitol on Saturday, filling the streets with signs and chants. The protest was part of a nationwide movement in response to President Trump’s…
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A ‘Beautiful Bill’ for Billionaires. A Housing Crisis for WI
What would Trump’s “one big beautiful bill” do to Wisconsinites? Kianna breaks down who it would help, and who it would hurt. #wiscosnin #wisconsinnews #politics #trump
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Support Journalism That’s Rooted in Wisconsin — and Has Your Back
Because of you, we’ve been telling the stories other outlets miss — for nearly FIVE years. From uplifting the best of Wisconsin to holding leaders accountable, our work matters now more than ever. When local news disappears, communities lose their voice. We’re here to make sure that never happens in Wisconsin. Now through June 16,…
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This WI Lawmaker Has a “Remarkably Unhinged Social Media Presence”
TROLLIN’ TROLLIN’ TROLLIN’ – 📱 If it’s the weekend, a Wisconsin congressman is likely spending lots of time on a tiny keyboard. US Rep. Derrick Van Orden has almost made a second career out of social media trolling. The 3rd District Republican from Prairie du Chien frequently hurls insults at political opponents, constituents, and those…
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Wisconsin Republicans Are Failing The “WI Smell Test”
⁉️ WHAT DID I JUST VOTE ON? – There’s understandably some blowback to the bill House Republicans passed recently that makes massive cuts to important programs, but who expected it would come from GOP lawmakers who voted for it and now say they didn’t know what was in it? A Nebraska congressman admitted not knowing…
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Democrats Show How WI Could Block Trump’s Illegal Cuts
Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills in the state Legislature meant to show how it could avoid some of the massive, possibly illegal cuts President Donald Trump is making to federal funding. Some of what Trump is doing is known as impoundment, a trick President Richard Nixon tried in 1974, where a president claws back federal money…
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Wisconsin Republicans Had One Job
Wisconsin Republicans had ONE JOB 📋 Pass a budget. Work with the Governor. Invest in our communities. Instead? They took their marbles and went home 🏃♂️ While politicians play games, Wisconsin families need: ✅ Better schools ✅ Fixed roads ✅ Affordable healthcare ✅ Good-paying jobs We deserve leaders who show up and do the work…
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More Misinformation and Online Bullying from Congressman Derrick Van Orden
Congressman Derrick Van Orden remains a perpetual presence on social media, frequently lashing out at anyone who dares to criticize him. Occasionally, the Prairie du Chien Republican likes to single out some of his own constituents for scorn. On Monday, Van Orden posted employment information about a woman who criticized him. UpNorthNews Founding Editor Pat…
