WORT 89.9FM Madison · Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings On The Purpose Of Critical Race Theory Critical Race Theory is a decades old idea that race is a social construct and that racism is systemic, not a just a collection of individual prejudices. But the concept has come under fire this past year by conservatives across the […]
Faith Leaders Oppose Voter Suppression Bills, Senate Passes Them Anywa...
Later this month, the US senate will vote on the “For the People Act.” It’s a bill aimed at expanding voter access and has already passed in the house. It comes as states across the country attempt to pass new voting bills Today the Wisconsin State Senate voted on a suite of bills that will restrict […]
Under Pressure, State Assembly Delays Vote to End Mask Mandate
The Wisconsin State assembly was scheduled to meet 9 AM Tuesday morning to vote on the resolution to end Governor Ever’ s mask mandate – the only statewide effort in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The plan came just two days after the resolution was approved in the state Senate. But by the […]
Wisconsin legislature back in session
Today marked the first time in more than eight months Wisconsin’s lawmakers convened in the state capitol building. The last time they met was for a special hybrid in-person/virtual session in April, to pass an emergency pandemic-response package. Despite calls from Democrats and Governor Tony Evers for further action on pandemic-relief bills, the state’s Republicans […]
Twenty Wisconsin legislators aren’t seeking reelection this year...
This election season, twenty seats in the Wisconsin State Legislature don’t have an incumbent candidate. The thirteen state assembly and seven senate seats have either already been vacated by candidates or their representatives aren’t seeking re-election. In Dane County, a number of seats without an incumbent set off a series of tense competitions during the […]
Meet Jayne Swiggum for Wisconsin State Senate District 32
Today on the show, Monday host Patty Peltekos speaks with Wisconsin State Senate District 32 candidate Jayne Swiggum, a registered nurse from Gay Mills running a grassroots campaign. Wisconsin is holding its partisan primary election on Tuesday, August 11. The general and presidential election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. More information from the […]
