News & Commentary
May 14, 2025
The Rising Tide of American Authoritarianism Won’t Go Down Without a Fight
In recent weeks, Wisconsin has faced some of the gravest abuses of power of our time. The government cannot jail people they disagree with and disappear others they don’t like.
By David Gwidt, Deputy Communications Director
May 05, 2025
The ‘Cycle’ Continues
Another Wisconsinite was killed by police – hours after the world premiere of “Cycle," a documentary about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ty’Rese West by Mount Pleasant Police Officer Eric Giese.
By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy
Apr 10, 2025
Second Chance Month: Wisconsin Must Take Common-Sense Steps to End Mass Incarceration Now
From marijuana convictions to crimeless revocation, our broken criminal legal system impacts the civil rights and liberties of too many Wisconsinites.
Mar 10, 2025
Justice for Incarcerated Women: Court Mandates Mother-Young Child Care Program in Wisconsin
Alyssa was separated from her newborn, Bentley, while in DOC custody. So we sued and won. Watch Alyssa and Bentley's story.
Feb 26, 2025
Surveillance is a Racial Justice Issue
The targeting of civil rights protesters speaks to an urgent need for community control over police surveillance.
Feb 25, 2025
Why You Should Vote ‘No’ to the Constitutional Referendum Question on April 1
Another binding referendum question on Wisconsinites' April 1 ballot asks us to enshrine our strict, disenfranchising voter ID laws into our state constitution.
Feb 20, 2025
White Moderates: It’s Time to Stand Up Against Anti-DEI Efforts
This Black History Month, we call on allies to learn from our country’s past and be on the right side of history.
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