Milwaukee resident Terry Hansen reflects on the events that took place on January 6, the response from Trump, and the state of our democracy.
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VIDEO: 3 Family-Fun Activities in West Allis
Looking for family-friendly activities in West Allis? UpNorthNews’ new correspondent JMatt (@jmattmke) has you covered! He’s highlighting three iconic locations, Reunion Restaurant (@reunionwestallis), Cream City Clay (@creamcityclay), and Icredi-Roll...
‘Radical’ Republican proposals threaten bipartisan farm bill, USDA Secretary says
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says far-right Republicans’ proposed crop subsidy cuts and slashing of land stewardship programs make a bipartisan farm bill solution harder to reach.
New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
Opinion: Look for the helpers
In this opinion piece, Wisconsin resident Mary Vitcenda urges voters to vote in line with their values and “look for the helpers” as they cast their ballot.
6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
VIDEO: The Lincoln Project Fights to Shape Democracy
BATTLEGROUND WISCONSIN Wisconsin native Trygve Olson, now a senior advisor at The Lincoln Project, recently spent time in his home state as part of efforts to prevent Trump's reelection. ?If, if there were voters that have to decide the fate of democracy and, and what...
Opinion: Many reasons why young adults should refuse to let Republicans kill the Affordable Care Act
Wisconsin Medical School student, Samantha Crowley, shares the importance of protecting the Affordable Care Act by re-electing pro-healthcare candidates.
VIDEO: This Wisconsin woman is grateful for IVF
Rachel Hahn has ALWAYS wanted to be a mother. But polycystic ovary syndrome and other complications made that a challenge for her and her husband, Chris. So the Elk Mound couple used fertility treatments and their first child, a son, born in 2013. However, the next...