A liberal Milwaukee judge and a conservative former state Supreme Court justice won Tuesday’s primary to face off in a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race that will determine majority control with major issues looming.
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Posted inGovernment
Abortion front and center in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
A liberal judge running in a pivotal race to determine majority control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is touting her support for abortion rights in the first two television ads of the closely watched race.
Posted inFact briefs
Did Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz identify as a ‘progressive’ on certain issues?
Yes. In response to a question about being called progressive, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Janet Protasiewicz replied:
“In regard to the progressive label, I embrace that, when it comes to issues such as gerrymandering, when we talk about the maps, when we talk about marriage equality, when we talk about women’s rights and women’s rights to choose.”
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin Senate OKs welfare vote, nixes Evers’ abortion ask
Republican Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday rejected calls from Gov. Tony Evers and other Democrats to ask voters whether the state should continue to ban abortions, opting instead to advance a ballot question on welfare eligibility.
Posted inGovernment
Wisconsin parade crash case an issue in Supreme Court race
The judge who oversaw the trial of a man convicted of killing six people when he drove his SUV through a Christmas parade last year says national exposure and encouragement she got for her handling of the case is not why she is running for a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. But Dan Kelly, one of her challengers and […]
Posted inGovernment
Republicans court parade crash judge for Wisconsin state bench
Wisconsin Judge Jennifer Dorow drew fan mail and gifts from people who admired her handling of the often disruptive actions of a man on trial for killing six people by driving through a Christmas parade. Now she’s the popular choice of some Republicans to run next year in hopes of sealing a conservative majority on a Wisconsin […]
Posted inDemocracy on the Ballot, Government
Wisconsin candidates sharply divided along partisan lines on abortion rights
This year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Roe v. Wade has elevated abortion as a key election issue. ‘Personhood’ may be the next battle.
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Special alert
U.S. Supreme Court eliminates constitutional right to abortion. What does that mean for Wisconsin?
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that Americans no longer hold the constitutional right to abortion. The 6-3 ruling overturns Roe v. Wade and allows states to ban the procedure. What does that mean for Wisconsin? The answer is complicated.
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People
Public, politicians pushing Wisconsin to enact nonpartisan redistricting to strengthen democracy
Most counties have approved resolutions calling for fairer way to redraw electoral districts; does Iowa offer an effective model?
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People
High stakes for elections — and democracy — as U.S. Supreme Court nears decision on Wisconsin redistricting case
Justices consider: When does partisanship cross the line?