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OP-ED: Ron Johnson Wants to Slash Social Security

Retirement Security Week (celebrated Oct. 16 - Oct. 21) is a great reminder in Wisconsin that we all deserve to live without wondering if we can put food on the table, keep a roof over our heads, or afford to see a doctor – especially after retiring from decades of hard work. But, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson wants to endanger vital programs like Social Security and Medicare.

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National Speak Up for Victims of Sexual Abuse Day: What AG Kaul’s “Track-Kit” Initiative Means for Survivors, Public Safety

Earlier this year, Kaul launched a statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System called Track-Kit, where survivors can get up to the minute information on the status of their kit as it makes it way through the justice system.

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Question Answered: Tim Michels is Extreme on the Issues

Conservative businessman Tim Michels answered an important question at Friday night’s gubernatorial debate: he embraces extremism, no matter how many Wisconsinites disagree with his policy positions.

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Gubernatorial Debate Will Answer the Question: Will Tim Michels Run Away From His Extremist, Ethically Challenged Record?

The question in the gubernatorial debate tonight is not where Michels stands on the issues, but will he try to run away from his record?

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Ron Johnson Owes Wisconsinites a Straight Answer Tonight

From Jan. 6 to voting against life-saving abortion and gun safety measures, Sen. Ron Johnson has made a lot of bad decisions in the U.S. Senate. In a debate on Friday night, Johnson will have a chance to try to explain himself on these and other issues.

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OP-ED: World Teachers Day - It’s Time to Stand Up for Wisconsin Teachers

The past two years have been incredibly difficult for our teachers. From navigating a global pandemic, to countless politically motivated attacks on their profession, teachers have been through a lot – yet, in spite of it all, local educators never stopped showing up for our kids.

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A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to GOP Inaction at Special Session on Abortion Referendum

A Better Wisconsin Together was disappointed to watch Republicans in the legislature gavel in and out of the session within seconds, refusing to act on an opportunity to protect what a majority of constituents support – our right to abortion care.

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OP-ED: Governor Evers is Following Through on Promises to Rural Wisconsinites

In addition to rural school teachers, investments are rolling in for local first responders, too.

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OP-ED: National Good Neighbor Day - Being a Good Neighbor Means Being a Voter

In Wisconsin, whether or not you voted is public information. That means, with the click of a button, your friends, family, and neighbors can see if you voted in an election.

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VP Harris, Gov. Evers, AG Kaul are Doing What’s Right for Abortion Rights in Wisconsin

On a visit to Milwaukee last week, Vice President Kamala Harris said the Biden administration has Wisconsin’s back in dismantling the state’s 1849 abortion ban that leaves no exceptions for victims of rape and incest and criminalizes doctors and nurses.