2024 Elections
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Opinion: Republicans want to repeal the modern family
From Project 2025 and JD Vance all the way down to state lawmakers, a growing number of far-right Republicans are waging war on modern families. Whether it’s attacking child care programs, encouraging women to stay in abusive marriages, or making it harder for same-sex couples to adopt, the modern right is fighting to repeal the…
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Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos
One centerpiece of that program is dozens of never-before-published videos created for Project 2025’s Presidential Administration Academy. The vast majority of these videos — 23 in all, totaling more than 14 hours of content — were provided to ProPublica and Documented by a person who had access to them.
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JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
Even as the Biden administration publicly warned hospitals to treat pregnant patients in emergencies, facilities continue to violate the federal law. The issue became a focus for the administration following reports of women being improperly treated in emergency rooms after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion more than two…
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How to get involved with ‘Get Out the Vote’ efforts in Wisconsin
There are many ways to get out the vote through volunteer efforts – here are just a few opportunities for reaching your local voter base before Election Day.
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VIDEO: The Childless Cat Lady has something to say to JD Vance
What do “childless cat ladies” have to say about remarks made by Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance? 🐱 It turns out, a lot. Rhonda Carrell of Wisconsin Rapids, says she wanted to have kids, but wasn’t able. She says she’s not miserable, or making the country miserable, and in fact, she’s contributed a lot to…
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VIDEO: What’s important to this 25-year-old Wisconsin educator
Appleton native Holly Hirst recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is now a teacher in the Eau Claire Area School District.👩🏼🏫 She was enthusiastic about the Harris-Walz ticket at the rally held at the Eau Claire Event District. @upnorthnews Appleton native Holly Hirst recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and…
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VIDEO: If I can’t get to the polls on Election Day, how do I vote?
Can’t make it to the polls on election day? In Wisconsin, voters cast their ballots in 1️⃣ of 3️⃣ ways: 1. Absentee by mail 2. In-person absentee (early voting) at designated site, starting two weeks before Election Day 3. At your polling place on Election Day The Wisconsin Election Commission’s Carrie Riepl explains WHY you…
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VIDEO: What does a Kamala Harris candidacy mean to you?
“It’s time for a woman to stand up and take charge.” People from all over the country are at UW-Eau Claire this week for a leadership training conference. During a break, there was buzz about the Kamala Harris campaign launch. @upnorthnews “It’s time for a woman to stand up and take charge.” People from all…
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VIDEO: Why this Gen-Z’er urges turning TikTok and memes into voting
41 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote this year, joining a fairly politically active generation. One 23-year-old from Black River Falls urges her peers to turn the TikTok videos and memes into votes. @upnorthnews 41 million members of Gen Z will be eligible to vote this year, joining a fairly politically…
