Republican Party of Wisconsin Convention Preview: GOP Divided on Endorsements, but United in Their Extremism
As the Republican Party of Wisconsin gathers this weekend for their 2022 convention, disarray abounds.
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Ron Johnson Is Not Looking Out For Wisconsin Families
Just days before Reproductive Justice Day of Action, in fact, Ron Johnson voted ‘No’ to the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA).
Women’s Health Protection Act: Statements from A Better Wisconsin Together
Today, the U.S. Senate failed to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, a bill co-introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin that would help solidify equal access to safe abortions across the nation.
As Roe v. Wade Hangs in the Balance, is it 1849 or 2022?
No judge, no politician, no elected or partisan-appointed official should be able to take away our right to make personal medical decisions for ourselves.
A Better Wisconsin Together Statements on Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion from SCOTUS
A leaked draft opinion of the Republican controlled U.S. Supreme Court showed that our nation’s highest court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Teacher Appreciation Week
During teacher appreciation week, and all year long, we must stand up for Wisconsin teachers, and say Thank You for all they do for our kids.
Election Clerks: People We Know, Neighbors We Trust
And take some time this week to say ‘thank you’ to your local election clerk. It’s the least we can do for the people who – day in and day out – are laying the groundwork to protect our freedom to safely and securely cast our ballots.
Seeing Green on Arbor Day
No matter our zip code, age, or party line, most of us know the importance of protecting our local nature in Wisconsin and - on Arbor Day - especially our trees.
A Better Wisconsin Together Statements on Workers’ Memorial Day
Today, on Workers’ Memorial Day, A Better Wisconsin Together stands in solidarity with those who are fighting to strengthen workers’ rights and ensure safe workplaces for all.
Every Kid Healthy Week: A Look at Governor Tony Evers’ Investments in our Kids
Gov. Tony Evers’ “Get Kids Ahead” initiative will deliver $15 million to support mental health resources for kids in Wisconsin’s K-12 schools.
Wisconsinites Deserve Fair Maps
No matter our zip code or party line, most of us in Wisconsin can agree that voters should choose their elected officials - not the other way around.
A Tale of Two Tax Plans
Imagine what our neighborhoods would look like if we had all that we need. That’s a future that Governor Tony Evers has envisioned.
The path to common sense gun safety stretches on
No matter where we live or what we do, we all deserve the right to feel safe in our homes, our workplace, our school, places of worship, and everywhere we visit.
4/20 Cannabis Hearing a Hypocritical Move from Wisconsin Republicans
It’s time for Republican leaders to stop entertaining futile, superficial cannabis bills and instead join progressives in supporting fiscally responsible, inclusive, common sense legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin.
ICYMI: Tim Ramthun Skips Out on His Job, But Not His Check
Right Wing Gubernatorial Hopeful Not Alone, Republican Controlled Legislature Also Left Town With Work Undone
Election Clerks: People we Know, Neighbors we Trust
The harassment of the people who help Wisconsinites turn in their ballots and have their voices heard must stop. You can call your state legislature today, at 1-800-362-9472, to tell them enough is enough.
Progress Prevails with the Confirmation of Justice Jackson – Despite Ron Johnson
Today, as the United States Senate confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, a precedent on equality and representation - long overdue - has been set.
Spring Elections Show Wisconsinites Value Freedom to Vote
Wisconsinites once again showed they value their freedom to vote, turning out across the state to make their voices heard in local elections impacting our schools, our courts and our municipal government.
Robin Vos and Michael Gableman Celebrate ‘Tell a Lie Day’ by Making the Big Lie Even Bigger
Republican officials in Wisconsin refuse to give up their sham inquiry into the long ago decided 2020 election.
Ron Johnson Focused on His Own Self-Interest as Election Day Approaches and Freedom to Vote Hangs in the Balance
Wisconsin is consistently among the best states in the country for voter turnout, and that’s because we take our freedom to vote seriously.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, Wisconsin Republicans Remain Shortsighted and Narrow-minded
All of us - no matter our gender, race, or zip code - deserve equal opportunity under the law. Transgender Day of Visibility is an embodiment of that American value.
As We Celebrate National Small Business Day, Governor Evers Continues to Deliver
Today is National Small Business Day and we can all agree Wisconsinites value our local small businesses.
World Water Day 2022: Republican Inaction on PFAS is Costing Wisconsinites
No matter what we look like, where we live, or which issues inspire us into the voting booth, we all deserve and need clean drinking water.
The Time is Now to Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
We know we can count on Sen. Tammy Baldwin to validate the will of the people and vote ‘yes’ to confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
As Republicans Block Wisconsin’s Pot of Gold, We’re Lucky to Have Progressive Leaders Still Working Hard
Join A Better Wisconsin Together in letting our elected officials know that we’re lucky to have progressive measures from leaders like Gov. Tony Evers.
Assembly Republican Speaker Vos Indulges Conspiracy Theories Instead of Helping Wisconsin Families
While the rest of us are working every day to support our families, Robin Vos is spending his work days kicking back with conspiracy theorists
Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Call, tweet, and write Wisconsin’s senators today and tell them to vote YES to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination.
Demanding Equal Pay, Today and Every Day
This Equal Pay Day, though, we can demand progressive change by telling our elected officials that equality in the workplace can’t wait.
State Big Biz Lobby Supports a $577 Million Property Tax Increase, Keeping Worker Wages Down, Increasing Health Care Costs … and Rebecca Kleefisch
WMC and Kleefisch have refused to support the plan to provide immediate help for Wisconsinites and their families.
Reflecting on Two Years of COVID-19
March 11, 2022 marks two years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. But a lot has changed since early March 2020.
What We Know: We Need Roe
Across race, religion, and economic status, we can all agree that the freedom to make personal health and medical decisions should be made between patient and doctor - nobody else.
Michael Gableman Isn’t Just Feeding Election Conspiracy Theories, He’s Feeding Himself
Michael Gableman’s sham inquiry into the long ago decided 2020 election won by President Joe Biden rolls on.