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OP-ED: This Suicide Prevention Month, Wisconsin Mental Health Investments On the Rise

Over the last two years, all of us have felt the impacts of prolonged isolation as some local communities lack access to the mental health services they need. In Wisconsin, we are lucky to have local leaders who have noticed that gap and are working to close it.

OP-ED: Native Women’s Equal Pay Day: Time is Long Overdue for Action

Sept. 8 marks Native Women’s Equal Pay Day. An opportunity to recognize that – across race and gender – we all deserve equal opportunity under the law and equal compensation for the work that we do.

OP-ED: A Win for Student Loan Borrowers, and for Wisconsin

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is a win that all Wisconsinites can celebrate. 

OP-ED: Back to School - Wisconsin Kids Are in Good Hands

Every kid in the Badger state should have equal access to high quality public education that prepares them for the future. Thanks to Gov. Evers, we’re on the right path to get there.

OP-ED: Ron Johnson is 87 Years in the Past on Social Security, Medicare

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 roll back the clock 87 years and strip Wisconsinites of access to vital programs like social security and Medicare. 

OP-ED: Conservative Politicians in Wisconsin are Still Obstructing Equal Pay

August calendars mark both Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (August 3) and Single Working Women’s Day (August 4). Both are great opportunities to recognize that - across race and gender - we all deserve equal opportunity under the law and equal compensation for the work that we do. 

OP-ED: Honoring Black-Owned Business Month

August is National Black-Owned Business Month, a time to celebrate and uplift Black-owned businesses across Wisconsin and honor the innumerable contributions they make to our local communities each and every day.

2021-22 School Year Wrap-up: A Look Back at How Gov. Evers Stepped up for Education This Year

Every kid in the Badger state should have equal access to high quality public education. Thanks to Gov. Tony Evers, we’re on the right path to get there.

Celebrating Pride, Continuing Work for Equality

Call, tweet, and write your local legislators and other elected officials to let them know Wisconsinites are unified in support for the LGBTQ+ community, today and every day.

Politicians Need to Protect Our Right to Live Free From Fear of Mass Shootings, Not Gun Lobby Interests

The people of Wisconsin have spoken: we want sensible gun safety measures that will save lives.