Social Issues
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Out-of-state donations are ramping up in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Out-of-state donors and political action committees are starting to pour their resources into this spring’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
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Wisconsin faith leaders say churches should remain sanctuaries for immigrants
A group of Wisconsin bishops is urging elected officials to reinstate a policy protecting churches from immigration enforcement. They say that “welcoming the stranger” is a core tenet of their faith.
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A new children’s book celebrates legacy of late Wisconsin civil rights leader Vel Phillips
“Valiant Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality” hopes to be an inspiration for people of all ages.
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Education scholars say federal proposals are creating ‘mass chaos’ for Wisconsin’s schools
Senators have voted to advance Trump’s education secretary pick Linda McMahon to head an agency McMahon has said she wants to shut down. Education advocates argue this and other federal education shakeups are creating uncertainty in Wisconsin schools.
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He fled Syria in 2014. Now, this Wisconsin-based humanitarian wants to rebuild his country.
Mahmoud Shayyah was in shock the day the brutal Assad regime fell. Today, his research at UW-Madison studying how war-torn countries can rebuild is ever more important.
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WIAA changes policy, now bans transgender students from playing in girls sports
The state organization that oversees most Wisconsin high school athletic programs updated a policy Wednesday to say only athletes “designated as females at birth” would be allowed to compete in girls sports.
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New children’s book from Wisconsin author explores John Lewis’ fight for fairness
One of John Lewis’ early fights for equality was to make sure everyone could get a library card. A Madison author and illustrator tell this story in a new children’s book.
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After 2 decades locked up for a crime they didn’t commit, Green Bay brothers ask state for compensation
David and Robert Bintz are petitioning Wisconsin’s Board of Claims for $2 million each.
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Wisconsin bill would designate observance day in schools for civil rights pioneer Vel Phillips
A newly introduced state bill would make Feb. 18 — the birthday of iconic civil rights activist Vel Phillips — a special observance day at public schools across Wisconsin.
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Zorba Paster: Quality time with your children lifts them up
Parents getting off their phones and limiting their children’s social media time are some key pieces of advice from Dr. Zorba Paster.
