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Wisconsin state Rep. Chuck Wichgers (R-Muskego) speaks against a bill that would allow some types of birth control to be solve over-the-counter. (Screenshot from WisconsinEye)

Wisconsin state representative opposes contraceptives because they ‘counter nature’

In a rare act of bipartisanship, the Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill last week that would permit access to some forms of birth control without a doctor’s prescription — though patients would ...

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Democracy The Lede’s Person of Interest: Samuel Alito By Caleb Brennan – 6/23/23

A recent ProPublica investigation has discovered that — much like his Supreme Court colleague Justice Clarence Thomas — Justice Samuel Alito has received a generous gift from a high-value GOP donor.

Elections RFK Jr. to appear at far-right ‘Moms for Liberty’ conference By Caleb Brennan – 6/23/23

High up on the marquee for Moms for Liberty's summit next week, one of these things is not like the others: Democratic presidential competitor and anti-vax zealot Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Economy Battle for minimum wage increase unfolding in Pennsylvania Statehouse By Caleb Brennan – 6/21/23

With a 103-100 vote Tuesday, Democrats in the Pennsylvania House successfully passed a bill that would gradually raise the state’s hourly minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 over the course of the next three years.

Elections The Take: DeSantis vs. Mickey is a lose-lose for progressives By Caleb Brennan – 6/02/23

On the crafts and clothing site Etsy, you can now show your disdain for Florida Gov. and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis with a button embroidered with the phrase “Fuck ...

Economy McCarthy continues to float cuts to Social Security and Medicare By Caleb Brennan – 6/02/23

Despite securing a series of austerity measures, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) said in a recent Fox interview that he will explore more options for cutting federal spending. The tentative ...

Economy DeSantis prepares to invest more state pension funds into risky financial arrangements By Caleb Brennan – 5/19/23

A new bill making its way through the Florida legislature would allow the Florida State Board of Administration, which is dictated by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), to move $18 billion of the state’s ...

Democracy Person of Interest: Laura Loomer By Caleb Brennan – 5/12/23

Reactionary provocateur, former InfoWars and Project Veritas contributor, self-identified white nationalist and two-time Republican candidate Laura Loomer posted an interesting (and since deleted) ...

Abortion Ohio House GOP passes new threshold on constitutional amendment By Caleb Brennan – 5/12/23

As impending restrictions on democratic practices were put into place, Ohio congressional representatives temporarily shut down the session with a chorus of “One person, one vote!” Following a ...

Crime Proud Boys chairman found guilty of sedition By Caleb Brennan – 5/05/23

A federal jury found Enrique Tarrio, leader of the far-right, xenophobic street gang The Proud Boys, guilty of seditious conspiracy this Thursday, alongside three of his comrades. Charges were ...

Health care Minnesota legislature continues on its progressive policy warpath By Caleb Brennan – 4/28/23

Since achieving a trifecta majority in state government, Minnesota’s Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) has maintained momentum by passing a host of bills addressing child hunger, immigrant ...

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