On our Commentary page: Editor #RuthConniff connects the corrosive influence of Trump on democracy & on Wisconsin Republicans to the conflicts at the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the face of a new progressive majority of justices.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/08/22/wisconsins-trump-enablers-are-still-undermining-democracy/
Editor #RuthConniff comments on #Wisconsin Supreme Court conflict: "Right-wingers’ claims that a 'rogue majority' is violating the constitution doesn’t stand up to a simple reading of... Article VII Section 4 of the Wisconsin Constitution."
On our commentary page via Editor #RuthConniff: Wisconsin Supreme Court tilts on its axis at historic swearing-in
For four years now we've been Digging up the Truth in the Badger State, and we're just getting started! Commentary from Editor #RuthConniff
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/17/happy-birthday-wisconsin-examiner/
Commentary from #RuthConniff: Winners and losers now that the budget battle is over....
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/07/13/the-budget-is-done-now-what/
On our commentary page: #RuthConniff marvels at how #GOP leaders stomp on a budget that still bears their stamp, mad at the lost tax cut for the wealthy instead of taking the win.
Editor #RuthConniff comments on mental health, law enforcement appreciation, and guns everywhere.
#RepAndraca
On our commentary page: Editor #RuthConniff on the widespread and varied tragedy of children abused - by traffickers, employers, sometimes the legal system.
Editor #RuthConniff's column today: Recent political developments offer good timing for #TammyBaldwin reelection bid.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/04/13/tammy-baldwins-good-timing/
Editor #ruthconniff with today's commentary: Wisconsin #Republicans react to the lopsided win by progressives in last week's state Supreme Court race.
ICYMI: Commentary from Editor #RuthConniff on the referendum questions that will be on the April ballot, including one that would amend the state constitution.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/03/21/april-4-ballot-measures-sow-confusion-resentment/
For the latest developments in gerrymandering and efforts to combat it, take a look at North Carolina. A sobering commentary from #RuthConniff
Editor #RuthConniff comments on how big $$$ has changed the Wisconsin Supreme Court and its elections.
Commentary today from editor #RuthConniff: For better highway safety, restore drivers licenses for immigrant workers. #VDLF_Action
In her commentary today, #RuthConniff argues that it's time to take money and politics out of the state's highest court.
ICYMI: Commentary from Editor #RuthConniff #GOP handwringing about #GovTonyEvers' #PublicSchool funding plan ignores that it just gets close to the level of funding they got under Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson.
#ruthconniff #gop #govtonyevers #publicschool
Editor #RuthConniff reports on a bipartisan vote-tracking bill that #SecureDemocracyUSA is promoting and #CommonCauseWI’s director calls ‘a small step forward’
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/02/13/bipartisan-vote-tracking-measure-brings-parties-together-on-elections/
#ruthconniff #securedemocracyusa #commoncausewi
Commentary from Editor #RuthConniff: Former Trump spox & now Arkansas gov Sarah Sanders warned the other night of a choice between 'Normal' & 'Crazy.' #Wisconsin's there, but which is which?
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/02/09/wisconsin-at-the-tipping-point-between-normal-and-crazy/
Commentary from Editor #RuthConniff: #GOP lawmakers claim state can’t afford to help small biz, restore #SchoolFunding or address #environmental needs — but want to flush away $5B with a #FlatTax.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/02/01/wisconsin-budget-debate-what-kind-of-state-do-we-want/
#ruthconniff #gop #schoolfunding #environmental #flattax
Via our editor, #RuthConniff: After Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University cuts ties w/ Lake Country Academy citing racism of curriculum supplier, #WaukeshaCountyExec takes over authorization.
https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/waukesha-county-exec-becomes-new-lake-country-classical-academy-authorizer/
#ruthconniff #waukeshacountyexec