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We are launching ✨TWO✨ new starter packs for progressives in Wisconsin.
Give them a follow to stay engaged on the top issues, political news, and efforts facing Wisconsinites.
👉 For Wisconsin news and orgs: go.bsky.app/GK7eyaw
👉For state AND national news and orgs: go.bsky.app/RRyMgHM
Your voice matters, especially when you speak out to protect others in your community.
This #TransAwarenessWeek, it is up to all of us to demand safety and security for trans Wisconsinites.
✊ Learn more about how to be an ally: glaad.org/transweek
This #TransAwarenessWeek, it is up to all of us to demand safety and security for trans Wisconsinites.
✊ Learn more about how to be an ally: glaad.org/transweek
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Your voice matters, especially when you speak out to protect others in your community.
This #TransAwarenessWeek, it is up to all of us to demand safety and security for trans Wisconsinites.
✊ Learn more about how to be an ally: glaad.org/transweek
This #TransAwarenessWeek, it is up to all of us to demand safety and security for trans Wisconsinites.
✊ Learn more about how to be an ally: glaad.org/transweek
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Trans people are your neighbors, family members, colleagues, and friends.
But most importantly, we are HUMAN.
#Trans #TransAwarenessWeek
But most importantly, we are HUMAN.
#Trans #TransAwarenessWeek
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trans people are your neighbors, family members, colleagues, and friends.
But most importantly, we are HUMAN.
#Trans #TransAwarenessWeek
But most importantly, we are HUMAN.
#Trans #TransAwarenessWeek
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“Every single Republican voted no on my amendment,” @baldwin.senate.gov said. “They chose to send a clear, unmistakable message that they are OK with jacking up health care costs on 22 million Americans.”
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/13/a...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/13/a...
As patients see health premiums soar, Baldwin continues push for extending subsidies • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is continuing to push for an extension of subsidies that helped a record number of people afford health insurance.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Every single Republican voted no on my amendment,” @baldwin.senate.gov said. “They chose to send a clear, unmistakable message that they are OK with jacking up health care costs on 22 million Americans.”
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Robin Vos 🤝 blocking healthcare for women.
48 other states have *already* adopted Medicaid expansion that would cover new moms for up to a year, but WI Republicans like Vos and Howard Marklein continue to block progress in Wisconsin.
48 other states have *already* adopted Medicaid expansion that would cover new moms for up to a year, but WI Republicans like Vos and Howard Marklein continue to block progress in Wisconsin.
He Vowed to “Protect the Unborn.” Now He’s Blocking a Bill to Expand Medicaid for Wisconsin’s New Moms.
Splitting with anti-abortion members of his own party, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has refused to join 48 other states in ensuring that vulnerable women have access to potentially lifesaving ...
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Robin Vos 🤝 blocking healthcare for women.
48 other states have *already* adopted Medicaid expansion that would cover new moms for up to a year, but WI Republicans like Vos and Howard Marklein continue to block progress in Wisconsin.
48 other states have *already* adopted Medicaid expansion that would cover new moms for up to a year, but WI Republicans like Vos and Howard Marklein continue to block progress in Wisconsin.
Indian boarding schools were part of a legacy of colonization and forcible assimilation of Native children designed to strip them of their culture.
For the first time, reparations have been made to a WI tribe for the harms caused by these institutions.
For the first time, reparations have been made to a WI tribe for the harms caused by these institutions.
Franciscan Sisters transfer land to Lac du Flambeau tribe in bid to repair boarding school legacy
In a historic moment, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have completed the first known land transfer nationwide from a Catholic instituti...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Indian boarding schools were part of a legacy of colonization and forcible assimilation of Native children designed to strip them of their culture.
For the first time, reparations have been made to a WI tribe for the harms caused by these institutions.
For the first time, reparations have been made to a WI tribe for the harms caused by these institutions.
While Wisconsinites struggle to afford healthcare and put food on the table, this week the GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature is focusing on changing the definition of abortion instead of providing support.
Demand they deliver real solutions to lower costs at 1-800-362-9472.
Demand they deliver real solutions to lower costs at 1-800-362-9472.
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
While Wisconsinites struggle to afford healthcare and put food on the table, this week the GOP-led Wisconsin Legislature is focusing on changing the definition of abortion instead of providing support.
Demand they deliver real solutions to lower costs at 1-800-362-9472.
Demand they deliver real solutions to lower costs at 1-800-362-9472.
Republicans in Congress like Tom Tiffany are denying Wisconsin families affordable healthcare, food assistance, and relief from rising costs, but are quick to hand out new tax breaks to billionaires.
It’s clear they are on the side of the wealthy few and corporations—not us.
It’s clear they are on the side of the wealthy few and corporations—not us.
November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Republicans in Congress like Tom Tiffany are denying Wisconsin families affordable healthcare, food assistance, and relief from rising costs, but are quick to hand out new tax breaks to billionaires.
It’s clear they are on the side of the wealthy few and corporations—not us.
It’s clear they are on the side of the wealthy few and corporations—not us.
#ICYMI: In a recent interview, WI Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar voiced her support for state recusal rules written by corporate lobbyists—signaling she’s ready to work in favor of the special interests that wrote the rules to benefit themselves.
Maria Lazar Backs Corporate Lobbyist Written Judicial Recusal Rules
Lazar, right-wing candidate for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, voiced her support for rules literally written by corporate lobbying organizations
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November 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#ICYMI: In a recent interview, WI Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar voiced her support for state recusal rules written by corporate lobbyists—signaling she’s ready to work in favor of the special interests that wrote the rules to benefit themselves.
For the second time in two weeks, Republican Tom Tiffany has refused to show up to a public forum for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates—avoiding questions and dodging accountability for his unpopular record on abortion, healthcare, and rising costs.
What is Tom Tiffany Hiding? Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Skips Another Public Forum
Today marks the second time in as many weeks that Republican Tom Tiffany won’t bother to show up to a public forum for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates
abetterwisconsin.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
For the second time in two weeks, Republican Tom Tiffany has refused to show up to a public forum for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates—avoiding questions and dodging accountability for his unpopular record on abortion, healthcare, and rising costs.
WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden continue to stay silent while food assistance for Wisconsin families is under threat.
They’d rather block affordable healthcare and let Trump undo already-distributed food benefits than stand up for hungry Wisconsinites.
They’d rather block affordable healthcare and let Trump undo already-distributed food benefits than stand up for hungry Wisconsinites.
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden continue to stay silent while food assistance for Wisconsin families is under threat.
They’d rather block affordable healthcare and let Trump undo already-distributed food benefits than stand up for hungry Wisconsinites.
They’d rather block affordable healthcare and let Trump undo already-distributed food benefits than stand up for hungry Wisconsinites.
Most families cannot even afford a $1000 emergency expense, let alone their healthcare costs tripling overnight.
We need real solutions and Republicans like Derrick Van Orden have a duty to deliver.
Call them at 202-224-3121 and demand they extend the ACA tax credits NOW.
We need real solutions and Republicans like Derrick Van Orden have a duty to deliver.
Call them at 202-224-3121 and demand they extend the ACA tax credits NOW.
November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Most families cannot even afford a $1000 emergency expense, let alone their healthcare costs tripling overnight.
We need real solutions and Republicans like Derrick Van Orden have a duty to deliver.
Call them at 202-224-3121 and demand they extend the ACA tax credits NOW.
We need real solutions and Republicans like Derrick Van Orden have a duty to deliver.
Call them at 202-224-3121 and demand they extend the ACA tax credits NOW.
When it came to giving a tax break to the ultra wealthy, Republicans like Rep. Tom Tiffany were all on board.
But when our healthcare premiums could rise over 800% for some, they refuse to act to lower costs.
Shameful.
But when our healthcare premiums could rise over 800% for some, they refuse to act to lower costs.
Shameful.
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
When it came to giving a tax break to the ultra wealthy, Republicans like Rep. Tom Tiffany were all on board.
But when our healthcare premiums could rise over 800% for some, they refuse to act to lower costs.
Shameful.
But when our healthcare premiums could rise over 800% for some, they refuse to act to lower costs.
Shameful.
This #VeteransDay, don't forget: while WI Republicans talk about “supporting veterans,” their actions say otherwise—from Derrick Van Orden saying he hopes funding gets cut at the VA to GOP state legislators blocking support for homeless veterans.
Clearly their priorities are in the wrong place.
Clearly their priorities are in the wrong place.
OP-ED: Wisconsin Republicans Refusing to Help Local Veterans
No matter how they twist it, Wisconsin Republicans have repeatedly refused to meaningfully support our local veterans across the Badger State.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This #VeteransDay, don't forget: while WI Republicans talk about “supporting veterans,” their actions say otherwise—from Derrick Van Orden saying he hopes funding gets cut at the VA to GOP state legislators blocking support for homeless veterans.
Clearly their priorities are in the wrong place.
Clearly their priorities are in the wrong place.
Joy Goeben's bill seeking to redefine abortion is backed by Wisconsin's most radical anti-abortion groups.
No surprise—since Goeben revealed the bill is just political cover for Republicans ahead of the next election, and her real goal is to ban abortion.
No surprise—since Goeben revealed the bill is just political cover for Republicans ahead of the next election, and her real goal is to ban abortion.
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers consider legal definition of abortion, separate from miscarriage care
Wisconsin lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday about a proposal to define abortion in state law, which Republican supporters say will clear up fears that abortion restrictions will also affect miscarri...
www.wpr.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Joy Goeben's bill seeking to redefine abortion is backed by Wisconsin's most radical anti-abortion groups.
No surprise—since Goeben revealed the bill is just political cover for Republicans ahead of the next election, and her real goal is to ban abortion.
No surprise—since Goeben revealed the bill is just political cover for Republicans ahead of the next election, and her real goal is to ban abortion.
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We followed a court order and worked quickly to make sure that nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare, including about 270,000 kids, had food to eat.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We followed a court order and worked quickly to make sure that nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare, including about 270,000 kids, had food to eat.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
Now, President Trump wants to yank that money away from hungry kids, families, and seniors in Wisconsin? Hell no.
First, MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany gutted Medicaid funding in their budget bill. Now, they’re refusing to act as healthcare premiums spike for millions.
They’re taking healthcare coverage away from their own constituents—all while handing out tax breaks to billionaires.
They’re taking healthcare coverage away from their own constituents—all while handing out tax breaks to billionaires.
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
First, MAGA Republicans like Tom Tiffany gutted Medicaid funding in their budget bill. Now, they’re refusing to act as healthcare premiums spike for millions.
They’re taking healthcare coverage away from their own constituents—all while handing out tax breaks to billionaires.
They’re taking healthcare coverage away from their own constituents—all while handing out tax breaks to billionaires.
Allowing gun violence to spread in our communities is a choice we don't have to keep making.
Instead of protecting our lives, WI Republicans have introduced a bill to loosen gun safety laws—ignoring calls from Wisconsinites for gun violence prevention.
Instead of protecting our lives, WI Republicans have introduced a bill to loosen gun safety laws—ignoring calls from Wisconsinites for gun violence prevention.
Wisconsin Republicans introduce bill to allow concealed carry without permit, propose stronger constitutional right to bear arms
Two Republicans introduced proposals to enact "constitutional carry" and strengthen language in the constitution.
www.jsonline.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Allowing gun violence to spread in our communities is a choice we don't have to keep making.
Instead of protecting our lives, WI Republicans have introduced a bill to loosen gun safety laws—ignoring calls from Wisconsinites for gun violence prevention.
Instead of protecting our lives, WI Republicans have introduced a bill to loosen gun safety laws—ignoring calls from Wisconsinites for gun violence prevention.
Wisconsin is already facing a child care crisis- but the GOP #GovernmentShutdown is only making matters worse.
Republicans are willing to put our families on the line instead of working with Democrats to reopen the government and support our communities.
Republicans are willing to put our families on the line instead of working with Democrats to reopen the government and support our communities.
Nearly 400 Wisconsin children will lose Head Start in November with government shut down
Nearly 400 Wisconsin children will lose access to Head Start services starting next month if the government shutdown continues.
www.wpr.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Wisconsin is already facing a child care crisis- but the GOP #GovernmentShutdown is only making matters worse.
Republicans are willing to put our families on the line instead of working with Democrats to reopen the government and support our communities.
Republicans are willing to put our families on the line instead of working with Democrats to reopen the government and support our communities.
MAGA Republicans gave trillions in tax breaks to their wealthy donors, sent $40B to bail out Argentina, but won’t lift a finger to help feed hungry Americans.
Millions are struggling to put food on the table due to the GOP shutdown—and Republicans like Tom Tiffany refuse to act.
Millions are struggling to put food on the table due to the GOP shutdown—and Republicans like Tom Tiffany refuse to act.
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
MAGA Republicans gave trillions in tax breaks to their wealthy donors, sent $40B to bail out Argentina, but won’t lift a finger to help feed hungry Americans.
Millions are struggling to put food on the table due to the GOP shutdown—and Republicans like Tom Tiffany refuse to act.
Millions are struggling to put food on the table due to the GOP shutdown—and Republicans like Tom Tiffany refuse to act.
While Wisconsin families face rising costs of food, housing, and healthcare, the GOP-led State Senate is refusing to address the real issues facing our state—and is on track to meet the fewest times in two decades.
Demand this historically lazy legislature do their jobs!
Demand this historically lazy legislature do their jobs!
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
While Wisconsin families face rising costs of food, housing, and healthcare, the GOP-led State Senate is refusing to address the real issues facing our state—and is on track to meet the fewest times in two decades.
Demand this historically lazy legislature do their jobs!
Demand this historically lazy legislature do their jobs!
GOP Representative and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany recently offered his plan to cut health insurance costs—get less healthcare.
His "plan" would let insurance companies get out of covering certain services, avoid federal consumer protections, and deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
His "plan" would let insurance companies get out of covering certain services, avoid federal consumer protections, and deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Tom Tiffany’s Terrible Health Insurance Plan: Less Coverage
Tom Tiffany has a lot of terrible ideas, but higher costs and less coverage for critical health care services are a couple of his worst
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November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
GOP Representative and gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany recently offered his plan to cut health insurance costs—get less healthcare.
His "plan" would let insurance companies get out of covering certain services, avoid federal consumer protections, and deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
His "plan" would let insurance companies get out of covering certain services, avoid federal consumer protections, and deny coverage for pre-existing conditions.
While Wisconsin families go hungry and lose healthcare due to the GOP government shutdown—Trump is busy bailing out Argentina, building a White House ballroom, and throwing lavish parties for his wealthy backers.
Tell WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany to end their shutdown today.
Tell WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany to end their shutdown today.
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
While Wisconsin families go hungry and lose healthcare due to the GOP government shutdown—Trump is busy bailing out Argentina, building a White House ballroom, and throwing lavish parties for his wealthy backers.
Tell WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany to end their shutdown today.
Tell WI Republicans like Tom Tiffany to end their shutdown today.
#ICYMI: At a recent event, Joy Goeben admitted that the abortion bill she authored isn’t about protecting healthcare—it’s about saving the GOP from backlash over its own extremism. She later revealed that Republicans’ true aim is prohibiting all abortion.
Republican Abortion Bill Author Reveals Legislation’s True Intent: Attempt to Fix Their Partisan Political Problem
‘This is Appallingly Cynical Politics’
abetterwisconsin.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
#ICYMI: At a recent event, Joy Goeben admitted that the abortion bill she authored isn’t about protecting healthcare—it’s about saving the GOP from backlash over its own extremism. She later revealed that Republicans’ true aim is prohibiting all abortion.
If yesterday's elections made anything clear—it's that the American people are fed up with MAGA Republicans' failing agenda that raises costs, strips away our rights, and enriches the wealthy few.
Voters have the power to build the future we deserve.
Voters have the power to build the future we deserve.
Voters Rebuke Trump In Resounding Win for Democracy
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If yesterday's elections made anything clear—it's that the American people are fed up with MAGA Republicans' failing agenda that raises costs, strips away our rights, and enriches the wealthy few.
Voters have the power to build the future we deserve.
Voters have the power to build the future we deserve.
WI Republican Joy Goeben says her bill seeking to redefine abortion is about “removing fear" around accessing healthcare. But later revealed she wants a total abortion ban—and the bill's true purpose is to give Republicans political cover before elections.
GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban • Wisconsin Examiner
Republicans have said the bill would help clarify Wisconsin’s laws on abortion by redefining certain medical procedures as not abortions.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
WI Republican Joy Goeben says her bill seeking to redefine abortion is about “removing fear" around accessing healthcare. But later revealed she wants a total abortion ban—and the bill's true purpose is to give Republicans political cover before elections.