Civic Engagement
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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship.
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Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: ‘The people closest to the problem are often the ones who can find the solution’
About two years ago, tents started to show up in my neighborhood along the creek beds and in small stands of trees. Most only became visible when the leaves fell, exposing their orange rainflies and blue tarps. This increase in houselessness didn’t feel surprising to me or to my neighbors: The rent has nearly doubled…
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‘Some people work their butts off and other people get rich’: Gwen Frisbie-Fulton’s view from rural America
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.
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Wisconsin voters will decide if abortion is legal on April 1—here’s why
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on April 1 to fill an open seat on the state’s Supreme Court. Whoever wins will be the make-or-break vote on a statewide 1849 abortion ban.
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She spent months on the streets. Now she helps save homeless youths in Madison
TaMaya Travis’s work with EverStrong gets 17-24 year olds off the street and into homes and jobs.
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Powerful art that mobilizes Gen Z: The “We The Future” campaign is inspiring new voters across America
Amplifier and Good Trouble Collaborative have partnered with exciting artists to create the “We The Future” campaign, geared towards uplifting and inspiring Gen Z voters ahead of the 2024 election.
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Rock the Vote party comes to Milwaukee with free Lil Uzi Vert concert
Rock the Vote and the City Of Milwaukee team up to celebrate early in-person voting with a free concert and community block party featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
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Opinion: Win or Lose, We Must Trust in Our Electoral Systems
Election season is upon us and the political tension in America is palpable. Political tribalism has become an increasingly prevalent issue and social media has only fed that flame. On top of that, this election comes on the heels of a whirlwind newscycle that saw, among many other things, an assassination attempt against President Trump…
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Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
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Why excitement is palpable with a Kamala Harris candidacy in Wisconsin
The second woman and the second person of color is poised to secure the nomination of a major political party. People in Wisconsin are feeling pride and optimism because a Kamala Harris presidential win would serve as another historical benchmark that many see as overdue.
