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A space for civil discussion of Wisconsin (and national) politics. People who do not maintain a civil tone or who are threatening will be removed from this space. In this context consider politics in a wide sense - not just inter-party squabbling.

Getting Ready to Vote

State Senator Kathleen Vinehout

“I talked with a group of women in Galesville,” my friend Mary Lee told me. “They were full of questions about the election, like when is it, where do I vote, how do I find out if I’m registered?” Mary is one of many folks helping to make sure people know and when to vote.

Why You Should Vote in the Midterm Election: Redistricting for Starters - League of Women Voters of Wisconsin

By Andrea Kaminski, LWVWI Board of Directors

A basic tenet of our democracy is that election outcomes should represent the will of the people. Fair voting districts are crucial to ensuring our representative are responsible to us, the people, and the issues that affect our daily lives.

The Future of Voting in Wisconsin

Automatic Voter Registration Forum

Candidates from western Wisconsin participated in a forum on voting in Wisconsin. Issues discussed included automatic voter registration, voting by mail, election security, gerrymandering, and more. The candidates invited had all pledged to support automatic voter registration in Wisconsin, in an attempt to increase participation in voting. It should be noted that the candidates were all representatives of the Democratic Party, the Green Party, or Independent. 

US Senate Debate - Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir

Watch it again: Wisconsin Senate Debate with Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Leah Vukmir

If you did not get a chance to watch the Vukmir/Baldwin debate last night, here is another chance to watch it thanks to WTMJ.

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Responds to Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s First Day on the Supreme Court

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 9, 2018

 Justice Brett Kavanaugh Completes His First Sitting for Oral Argument on the Court

Tony Evers Announces Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2018
Contact: [email protected]
(608) 501-2762

Protecting Our Great Lakes

Senator Vinehout

Our Great Lakes hold twenty-one percent of all the world’s fresh surface water. Wisconsin has over 1,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline. More than half our population lies within its watershed. The Lakes provide us with many opportunities for recreation, commerce, transportation, and immeasurable occasions to enjoy their immense beauty.

Vinehout - Legislative Audit Bureau: The Sentinels of State Government

Kathleen Vinehout

“As Governor, I would get rid of the programs that don’t work and fund the ones that do,” said a candidate at a forum last summer. I am sure people thought just how would you know that?

Dark Money airing on PBS Monday Night

DARK MONEY (2018) | Official Trailer HD | PBS Distribution

Wis.Community recently held a screening of the film Dark Money in Downsville. This film will be shown Monday, Oct. 1 on PBS stations nationwide (the first showing will be at 9 PM Monday night). The film will also become available for streaming after the national premiere. 

LWVWI: Statement of opposition to ICE arrests in Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                          Contact: Erin Grunze, Executive Director
September 26, 2018   
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