We reflect on Trump’s flirtation with Armageddon in Iran and the unstable ceasefire announced on Election Day. We review this week’s Spring General Election that resulted in a romp for liberal Chris Taylor, leaving the state Supreme Court with 5-2 center-left majority. Turnout was down but still strong for a state court race. We discuss our top election takeaways. We…
We discuss the final week of the 2026 Spring General Election. In the final stretch run toward election day Tuesday, April 7th, we have a deeper discussion on why Chris Taylor will be a great Supreme Court Justice. We autopsy Trump’s terrible week, including: the war in Iran, the attack on voting by mail, and SCOTUS oral arguments on Trump’s…
We revisit the Iran War escalation and review the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown snarling airports as Trump shoots down every legislative deal to fund TSA, holding for his SAVE TRUMP (voter suppression) Act. With the Democratic Primary for Governor still wide open, some voters are trying to pick the most viable candidate based on personality or profile, as…
We open with a discussion of this week’s Trump Regime low lights, including the dangerous Iran war escalation and Brad Schimel not leaving his U.S. Attorney’s post despite being vetoed by Tammy Baldwin and fired by a federal district court. One silver lining in Wisconsin, after Robin Vos removed his block, Governor Tony Evers is finally able to sign into…
We discuss the growing opposition to the Iran War and new data revealing the war cost $11 billion in the first week. A coalition of antiwar groups launched a national campaign on Wednesday calling for Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer to step down from their positions as minority leaders. We discuss news from the judiciary this week: conservative …
After a brief discussion of Trump and Netanyahu’s war with Iran, we turn to defeating authoritarianism by fighting for policies that help people with their most pressing priorities, like good paying jobs, well funded public schools, healthcare and childcare. We discuss the introduction of new legislation for a BadgerCare Public Option, which represents the most comprehensive healthcare affordability proposal introduced…
We discuss the retirement of Speaker Robin Vos after a decade of ruthless control of the Legislature. Vos was the most powerful and successful state politician since Scott Walker, and one of the most influential Assembly Speakers ever. The 2026 election is upon us and Citizen Action is announcing our endorsement of Judge Chris Taylor for state Supreme Court. This…
We remember Jesse Jackson for carrying the torch for the multi-racial working class long after the hopes of the Civil Rights Era faded, his prophetic oratory which still speaks to us today, and his special connection to Wisconsin. We highlight the victory for health care access for mothers, children, and women with a higher risk of breast cancer, Boss Vos…
Holy Bondi! Following a recap of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s bizarrely pugilistic appearance before the House Judiciary Committee. Next we dive into this week in the Trump Regime. This week ICE agents are flowing into small towns in Western Wisconsin while a possibly shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security looms due to Republican refusal to rein in ICE. Meanwhile…
We discuss how Democratic candidates for Governor are competing with each other to embrace the BadgerCare Public Option bill, which will soon be introduced in the state legislature. We are joined by Citizen Action’s Healthcare Action Coordinator, Kristie Tweed, to discuss widespread public support for bold action on healthcare costs and coverage. Kristie tells us about town halls Citizen Action…
