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More than 10,000 books were banned across America last school year, and Wisconsin is one of the worst offenders. At least 450 titles have been barred from school libraries across the Badger State since 2021 — and with Trump in office, there are no signs of that...
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
Nationally known for his angry outbursts, the Wisconsin congressman angrily attacked critics of the House Republican budget plan to slash $230 billion in USDA programs. Making the mathematically impossible claim that $230 billion in cuts would not cut “a nickel” from...
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
Traditional media sites seem obsessed with what’s happening at the White House these days— but what does it all really mean here at home? We scan the full horizon of political happenings, then we tell you what matters here in Wisconsin and why.Our Sunday morning recap...
Pharmacists prescribing hormonal contraceptives for Wisconsinites is safe, effective, and will increase access, without barriers, to reproductive healthcare across the state.
Wisconsin goes to the polls to decide control of the state Supreme Court and determine who’s in charge of schools—plus a constitutional referendum, school referendums, and local offices.
Since the race started, Elon Musk has poured more than $13 million into trying to help elect Brad Schimel to the state’s highest court on April 1, according to a tally by the Brennan Center for Justice.
America has a responsibility to embrace a leadership role in addressing the climate crisis.
Cutting life-saving services like Medicaid to further enrich billionaires and Pentagon contractors is the worst possible option.
From providing critical services for their son to job opportunities, Medicaid has shaped this Wisconsin family’s life.
Fans of the University of Wisconsin Badgers have many gift options awaiting them. Check out these 12, from fashion to kitchen tools, garden goodies, and more.
“Terrible things happen in pregnancy. All babies aren’t healthy and all pregnancies are not healthy for the baby or the mother.”
It started in the back seat of my family’s Jeep Cherokee, the one with the broken AC and vinyl seats that stuck to my thighs in the late summer heat. After school we would wait, all the doors flung open, for my dad to get off work. My mother reading in the front seat,...
Activists shaped Wisconsin’s past and are actively paving the way for its future. Here are the hometown heroes you need to know to be in tune with your state.
My dad raised us to work hard and do good for our families, but he was also going to make damn sure we didn’t step on anyone else along the way.
Milwaukee veteran and VA worker: “I'm not dead weight. You're tossing off the wrong stuff.” Nathan Hooven is a disabled Air Force veteran who voted for Donald Trump in November. Barely three months later, he's now unemployed and says he feels betrayed by the...
Wisconsin’s measles vaccination rates for young children have dropped notably since 2013, placing the state second-worst in the U.S.
The Wisconsin governor’s 2025 state budget address details his funding priorities, including measures to eliminate taxes on tips and over-the-counter medications.
The Village of Sussex, Wisconsin, is the charming town you never knew you needed. Here’s how to spend a day there, from hiking the town’s trails to eating its best food.
From the Lake Superior Lowland to the Northern Highland, here are Wisconsin’s best all-ages activities to try during a spring break staycation this spring.
Lead poisoning in Milwaukee is back in focus after a case at Golda Meir Lower School. Officials stress the importance of testing for children.
Conservatives accuse the state superintendent of lowering the bar for student performance, while educators say public schools are being set up for failure by a chronic lack of support from the Legislature.
There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here’s what you can do in the aftermath.
A new study has found that from May to August 2022, vasectomies surged by 95% and tubal sterilizations increased by 70% among adults ages 19 to 26. Health care professionals across the country have seen this in real time.
So you want to donate… but where? With more than 100 cancer-focused charities in Wisconsin alone, it can be hard to decide where to give your money.
TIP: Before donating to any organization, we recommend searching Charity Navigator, a website that rates nonprofits based on how effectively they use your money.
Here are 3 Wisconsin-based charities we found that immediately put your dollars to work.
Rep. Francesca Hong calls out GOP lawmakers for misplaced priorities, such as starting the new session with a voter suppression measure rather than anything to help families afford the cost of living.
DHS urges Wisconsinites to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19, and RSV as cases rise, emphasizing protection for vulnerable groups, including infants and seniors.
Most people, no matter how much they disagree, would find a way to divide a $4 billion pot in ways to make everyone happy. Political gamesmanship has prevented bipartisan progress in the Assembly and Senate.
From cozy mysteries set in small towns to big city adventures, these 12 books set in Wisconsin belong on your reading list.
