Equality
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Medicaid turns from ‘a lifeline’ to a question mark for woman with chronic illness
At the age of 26, Emma Widmar has been chronically ill for more than half her lifetime. Widmar was 12 when her symptoms first showed up — severe allergies to food, hormones and her environment. At the age of 18 she qualified for Social Security disability payments as well as for Medicaid. The combined federal-state…
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Sierra Club, eco groups break record for world’s largest display of origami fish to protest Line 5
The Sierra Club and a coalition of other environmental groups announced Thursday that they had broken the world record for the largest display of origami fish in an effort to bring attention to Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline, which passes through northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
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A program helps teachers tell Milwaukee’s untold stories. The Trump administration says it will no longer fund it.
A program at Marquette University that trains Milwaukee-area teachers to incorporate the city’s untold stories – particularly those of communities of color – into their classrooms is losing federal funding.
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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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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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Why this Wisconsin Latino activist is worried about President Trump’s executive orders
Immigrants and citizens alike are worried about the fear being caused in the community, as mass deportation raids disrupt lives and the economy.
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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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VIDEO: Disabled voters should be able to vote privately like everyone else
Debra Cronmiller recently shared on UpNorthNews Radio that the State Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate drop boxes and the temporary injunction allowing accessible absentee ballots for voters with print disabilities are positive steps towards making voting more accessible. She emphasized the importance of ensuring everyone, including those with disabilities, can privately and independently mark their…
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Man: ‘I think we’ve taken leadership for granted’
More countries are electing women to high political offices. The United Nations says about 30 have been serving as heads of state for the last couple of years and they’re earning praise for their innovative and effective leadership. David Jones of Eau Claire says women can offer fresh perspectives on challenges and says this is…
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Opinion: The importance of honoring Black History Month amid continued GOP attacks on BIPOC communities
In 2024, part of that work will mean standing up to politicians who are trying to censor Black history curriculum in Wisconsin schools, ban books, make it harder for voters of color to have their voices heard, and attack DEI and other programs meant to give BIPOC communities equal opportunities to thrive in our state.
