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…
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…
Donald Trump has often claimed he had “no idea” about the conservative Heritage Foundation’s policy project, known as Project 2025. However, his recent choices for key administration roles suggest otherwise. While Trump tried to distance himself from this controversial blueprint during his campaign, several of his picks are directly tied to the project. Let’s break…
November 13, 2024 — Republican Eric Hovde has refused to concede the Wisconsin Senate race to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, citing “voting inconsistencies” as his reason for contesting the projected outcome. With 99% of votes counted, Baldwin has 49.4% of the vote to Hovde’s 48.5%, a margin of fewer than 30,000 votes. The margin does…
With Donald Trump now elected to a second term as U.S. President, there are renewed questions surrounding America’s commitment to support Ukraine, especially given his public statements expressing a desire to reassess America’s foreign commitments. Ukraine’s decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons in 1994, under the Budapest Memorandum, secured assurances from the U.S., the U.K.,…
November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee would be nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel has sparked praise from some of Israel’s far-right political leaders. Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, expressed strong support for the nomination on social media, sharing emojis of the U.S. and…
Washington, D.C., November 12, 2024 — The United States will not withhold military aid to Israel, the State Department confirmed Tuesday, reversing an earlier warning that aid could be contingent on improved humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The Biden administration had previously given Israel a 30-day window to enhance aid access to Gaza, with the potential for…
Trump Announces Key Appointments: Ratcliffe for CIA, Noem for Homeland Security, Witkoff as Mideast Envoy, Huckabee for Israel Ambassador November 12, 2024 — President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled significant appointments for his forthcoming administration, selecting John Ratcliffe as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, real…
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…