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Senate Debate Highlights the Divisiveness of Ron Johnson

At a televised debate Sunday night, Wisconsin's Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate discussed their visions for the Badger State - and it’s a far cry from what Republican Sen. Ron Johnson envisions for Wisconsin.

Tim Michels’ Contradictions Call the Question: Does He Not Know What He’s Talking About or Does He Just Not Care?

Tim Michels continues to contradict himself about where he stands on issues facing Wisconsin. According to A Better Wisconsin Together Executive Director Chris Walloch, the shifting stances of Tim Michels calls the question: does he not know what he’s talking about, or does he just not care what he says? 

On International Non-Binary Peoples' Day, Wisconsin Politicians Have Made it Clear Where They Stand

Together, we can disregard division from far-right politicians and create communities across Wisconsin that are equitable and inclusive for all.

Conservative Politicians are Holding Wisconsin Back from Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

July is Disability Pride Month - a great time to remind our elected officials that Wisconsinites with disabilities should not have to choose between paying rent, putting food on the table, or affording their prescribed medications. 

Tim Michels Suggests Possible Willingness to Overturn 2020 Election in Latest Pander to MAGA Extremists

As the January 6 Committee continues to offer more insight into the lies and violence that went into the MAGA extremists’ attack on the nation’s capital last year, Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels is suggesting he would be open to taking action as governor of Wisconsin to continue the criminal conspiracy and overturn the will of the people who voted in the 2020 election.

Republican AG Candidate Adam Jarchow Endorsed by Radical NRA, Dis-aligning Himself with Wisconsinites

The agenda of the NRA is at odds with the vast majority of Wisconsinites, who overwhelmingly support common sense gun reform.

Conservatives’ Inaction on Clean Water is Costing Wisconsinites

We deserve better. Which is why progressive leaders across Wisconsin have been working for years to clean up our waterways. But, our state’s Republicans have actively blocked or stayed silent on almost every effort to do so.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Continue to Meet the Moment with Abortion Ban Lawsuit as Republicans Sorely Miss the Mark

Gov. Evers and AG Kaul are doing the right thing to protect Wisconsinites from this egregious rolling back of rights that was decided by justices not elected by the American people. 

Ballot Dropbox SCOWIS Decision a Highly Partisan Ruling from MAGA Motivated Judges

For voters whose health is at risk and those with mobility challenges, access to ballot dropboxes close to their home could be their safest - and sometimes only - option at election time. Under this ruling, Wisconsin’s most vulnerable voters will bear the brunt of extremist attempts to hold onto power.

Mass Shooting on Independence Day a Horrifying Reminder of How Conservative Politicians View Freedom

On a day meant to reflect on our freedoms, we were once again brutally reminded this week that our freedom to live without the fear of gun violence is sorely lacking.