National Politics
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Here’s how to fight back against ICE and protect immigrant communities in Wisconsin
Your guide to protesting ICE and standing with immigrant communities in Wisconsin.
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6 key dates to know in Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm elections
Here are all the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in Wisconsin’s 2026 midterm elections on Nov. 3.
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Berman banking on Steil’s ties to Trump as key to flipping the 1st Congressional District
Emergency nurse Mitchell Berman is challenging US Rep. Bryan Steil, whose bills would limit voting rights, water down restrictions on stock trading in Congress, and give a pass to the Trump family to continue making billions off cryptocurrency.
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Trump admin cuts funds for gender-affirming care for youth. Here’s how to fight back.
Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s ruling on gender-affirming care, and what you can do to support LGBTQ+ rights and access to life-saving healthcare.
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Derrick Van Orden facing Rebecca Cooke again in 3rd Congressional District
The pugnacious Van Orden is seeking a third term by labeling his Democratic challenger as a socialist, while Cooke is countering his attacks by pointing to the congressman’s record.
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Question of the Week: How to fix healthcare
If it were up to you to change our healthcare system, would you strengthen the ACA? Adopt Medicare For All? Scrap government programs? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 9.
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Wisconsin businesses still hurting as Trump tries new ways to impose tariffs
Attorney General Josh Kaul says the president is trying to get around a US Supreme Court order, while small businesses face financial uncertainty.
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Question of the Week: The ‘democratic socialist’ label
Progressives see their bold proposals as an improvement over “corporate Democrats,” but Republicans see only the ‘socialist’ part. It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for June 25.
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What exactly did Trump tell Wisconsin about his farm record?
The president said prices for fuel, fertilizer, and other inputs are “all coming way down,” but it’s not clear there’s a plan to make that happen.
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President Trump will visit Wisconsin and say he’s been good for farmers. His claims need a fact check
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
