The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), first proposed by suffragist Alice Paul in 1923, aims to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens, regardless of sex. The amendment’s text states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Wikipedia…
MADISON, Wis. — A heated debate is brewing in Wisconsin over who should hold the power to shape state laws. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has reignited a proposal to allow voters to directly propose and repeal laws through ballot initiatives, a move Republican lawmakers swiftly rejected. The idea, included in Evers’ state budget proposal, would…
D.C. officer Shane Lamond found guilty of leaking intelligence to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Learn how his conviction impacts police accountability and the fight against far-right extremism.
Milwaukee, WI — The battle over union rights in Wisconsin has intensified as Republican leaders vow to defend Act 10, following a court ruling that reinstated collective bargaining rights for public sector workers. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and former Governor Scott Walker have both reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the law that significantly curtailed union…
Milwaukee, WI — In 2011, Wisconsin became the focal point of a national debate over labor rights and government reform with the introduction of the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill, commonly known as Act 10. Proposed by then-Governor Scott Walker, this legislation significantly altered the collective bargaining landscape for public sector employees in the state, leading…
Milwaukee, WI — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has long played a pivotal role in interpreting and shaping the state’s labor laws, influencing the balance of power between employers, employees, and unions. From landmark decisions on collective bargaining rights to rulings on the constitutionality of labor legislation, the court’s judgments have had profound and lasting impacts…
Milwaukee—For nine years, El Cielo bar stood on the corner of 12th Street and National Avenue, serving as a local gathering spot for the neighborhood. But on Wednesday afternoon, the open sign at El Cielo went dark for the last time. Owner Ruben Albanil Coyolt has had his tavern license permanently revoked, following a series…
November 14, 2024 — A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing that the restrictive laws violate her constitutional rights. The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in a Louisville state court, claims that Kentucky’s abortion bans infringe on the plaintiff’s rights to privacy and personal autonomy. The woman, using…
MADISON, Wis. – Starting January 1, 2025, Wisconsin will implement a new excise tax on electric vehicle (EV) charging, as announced by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Under the stipulations of the recently enacted 2023 Wisconsin Act 121, this tax imposes a 3-cent per kilowatt-hour charge on electricity delivered to EVs at charging stations. The…
Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — Republican lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, energized by their recent victories in the White House and Senate and now close to reclaiming a House majority. Should the GOP secure the House, they will gain complete control over the federal government, setting the stage for significant policy shifts across…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — November 11, 2024 — The Wisconsin Supreme Court engaged in intense debates over the state’s controversial 175-year-old abortion ban on Monday, as liberal and conservative justices exchanged sharp critiques during oral arguments. The high-stakes discussion centered around the efforts of Sheboygan County’s Republican District Attorney, Joel Urmanski, to reinstate the ban after…