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We envision a Wisconsin that is a better, more equitable for all. To this end, we work to recruit, train, elect, and develop Progressive leaders.

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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
VOTE TODAY!!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Knock, knock. (Who's there?) Late next week (Late next week who?) Late next week or early the following week, your absentee primary election ballot will magically appear in your mailbox if you requested it, so fill it out and return it!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
The 2026 WI August and November elections are closer than you think! Please consider supporting our work as we support new progressive candidates (including 2 primary state leg candidates) and incumbents. We show up today and every day. Let's go Wisconsin!! secure.actblue.com/donate/wiscp...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Wowza! It's been a long time since we've posted on this platform but have been focusing on Facebook and Instagram instead. Thank you to all 125 endorsed candidates who worked hard and ran for local office this cycle. Strong local leadership = Strong communities. Won or lost, your efforts matter!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Happy Banned Book Week! We support candidates who support great public schools and great public libraries. Find out what titles are getting banned in 2025, and select your next great read: pen.org/banned-books...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Always uplifting to see our partners making progress!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Another is that we need progressive change in office, to protect the most disadvantaged people in our state, so they can fully participate in civic life, and improve their own lives.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
As progressives, we can take two things from this. For one, we can have hope that, even if the government doesn’t fund these programs, communities, nonprofits, and progressive organizations, can rise up to meet the challenge.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Feed My People is the only food Bank in West Central Wisconsin, dedicated to serving 14 counties. As food pantries close in WI, partly due to federal and state budget bills, it is taking responsibility for The Emergency Food Assistance Program in several counties. www.weau.com/2025/08/05/f...
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Feed My People Commits to Continued Hunger Relief in Rusk and Taylor Counties Amid Pantry Closures
FMP says it serves 14 counties, including Rusk and Taylor.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Progressives are introducing new bills to give our teachers what they deserve- if you’re in support, consider sharing, and contacting your reps to let them vote for educators!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Late last week, Susan Crawford was sworn in as the latest member of Wisconsin's Supreme Court. Although Elon Musk gave millions to her opponent, she won by 10 points. It shows that Wisconsinites want real change, and that we, not the rich and powerful, have the final voice in our state.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
We sure do!
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A Better Wisconsin Together @abetterwis.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
From gutting Medicaid, to dismantling workplace protections, and limiting the enforcement of certain civil rights laws, the Trump Administration is a threat to people with disabilities. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, demand your representatives use their power to fight back against Trump's agenda.
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The Trump Administration’s War on Disability
Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the ...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Wisconsin Progress members came together today for a meeting at our beautiful state Capitol. Thanks to everyone on our staff, who presented all the hard work they’ve done this year, and our supporters who continue to make it possible!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
A new video from partners at Wisconsin Conservation Voters, who speak up for the lakes, rivers, and forests close to home.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
We encourage anyone in support of this bill to call their representatives and/or spread the word on social media. In the meantime, why do you think WI in particular faces this disparity, and what do you think could help reduce this violence against women of color?
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
www.wpr.org/news/black-w... This is particularly important in our state. Although black women are likely than white women to be murdered or abducted in all states, WI has an especially great disparity- African American women and girls face a risk 20 times greater than their white counterparts.
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Why are Black women more likely to be murdered? Wisconsin bill would create task force.
State Rep. Sheila Stubbs announced she's reintroducing a bill to create a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force within Wisconsin's Department of Justice.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Shelia Stubbs, who represents Assembly District 78, has introduced a bill that could help marginalized people through our state. It would create a task force to investigate missing and murdered black women in Wisconsin, examine the reasons for the violence, and make recommendations to prevent it.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
If you care about issues in your community, and you’re willing to put in the work that running a campaign requires, we encourage you to take that step forward. And, if you are endorsed by us, we will support you in that step, and all of the others, until the last. (2/2)
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
If you live in Wisconsin, we say the same to you- you don’t need experience, you need heart. A lot of candidates have doubts about having enough relevant experience, being someone voters can look up, or being the right “fit.” But… (1/2)
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We agree with our friends at @abetterwis.bsky.social . Thank you, @govevers.wisconsin.gov !
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
To our friends, allies, and supporters, please stay safe. Our future trainings will aim to teach up-and-coming candidates about how to be prepared for political violence. Other resources include: www.ifes.org/our-expertis... electionline.org/wp-content/u... static1.squarespace.com/static/666b7...
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Violence prevention
Electoral conflict & security
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the suspect is "white, in his late 40s to early 50s, about 6 feet tall, weighing 200 pounds, with shoulder length blond hair. Police ask anyone with information to call officer Bryce Ripp at 608-266-8797 or email him at bryce.ripp1@wisconsin.gov."
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Prado represents Wisconsin's 9th Assembly District in Milwaukee County, which has a diverse population, and has elected only Democrats since its creation in 1973. Officials are still trying to determine if Prado's house was deliberately targeted.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Disturbing news- on late Monday night, Priscilla Prado, Wisconsin Assembly representative, described a man attempting to get inside her house. This is about a month after Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was shot and killed, and state senator John Hoffman and his wife were wounded.
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 22/07/2025
From short staffing to broken equipment, Starbucks workers are fed up and fired up. We’re in full solidarity with partners demanding real solutions and fair contracts ✊🏾💜
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
As progressives, we believe in giving more to both public infrastructure and the arts, giving people the opportunity to live *and* do the things that make them feel alive.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
However, funding for the arts is always precarious, and there are other entities, like hospitals, and public school systems, in need of more public funding. Sadly, a lot of groups that need and deserve more support are, because of conservative control of the budget, ending up a bit like this:
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Recently, our state has made initiatives to support film across the state, including tax incentives for TV and movie productions that choose to film here. Our state, full of natural scenery and hidden talent, could be a great new source of future movies! pbswisconsin.org/news-item/wi...
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Wisconsin banks on its filmmaking future with new incentives
On a cool summer evening in the heart of downtown Eau Claire, locals passionate about filmmaking have come to the town's library to learn. 'Thanks everybody for coming. This is ...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
A list of Good Trouble Lives on Events- find one near you today! Additionally, shoutout to @lorihawk.bsky.social, who is using a designated protest/activism day (yes, our workers do have those 😙) to attend one of these rallies today.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Is the climate change contribution to natural disasters something you knew about? What do you think should be done to fix it?
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
When this happens, everybody suffers, especially those in marginalized communities, or those with low incomes. This is why Wisconsin Progress strives to support candidates who will protect our environment- because, in the end, it's what's needed to protect all of us.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Of course, we're not saying climate change caused the storms today. We're not scientists, after all. But science does state that climate change has, and will continue, increase the rate and frequency of natural disasters due to increased heat and evaporation.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Though Wisconsinites can tough out cold, rain, and hail, there's a bigger issue here that we feel isn't discussed enough. The fact is, it's been a crazy summer across the country in terms of natural disasters, and this is partly due to human-fueled climate change. www.zurich.com/knowledge/to...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Today was a bad weather day for Wisconsin, especially southern Wisconsin, where places like Madison, Sauk City, and Spring Green experienced tornadoes. We hope everyone managed to stay safe, and stay inside. www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/16/s...
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Tornado Warnings expired for southern Wisconsin
A First Alert Day is in place for strong to severe thunderstorms moving in this afternoon and into the evening. The main threats with these storms will be strong winds and localized flooding. We will ...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Upcoming event for progressives interested in public education- don’t forget to register!
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Conservatives promise to “help the poor” by cutting taxes, and cutting off immigration, but the reality in front of us says differently. This is why we support progressive candidates, who fight for accessible healthcare- if anyone is going to help the people conservatives left behind, it’s them.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Additionally, except in exigent circumstances, people receiving Medicaid will have to work 80 hours a week. This will make it exceedingly difficult for them to care for their families, participate in civic life, or get the training/education necessary to get themselves out of poverty.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Wisconsinites, like all Americans, have suffered from soaring medical prices in recent years. Between our state budget and the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” we’re projected to lose out on $2.6 billion in Medicaid funding. wisconsinwatch.org/2025/07/wisc...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
So, followers and supporters, have a good weekend knowing that even though things can look bleak these days, there are still a lot of people fighting the good fight. And we’ll be right there with you.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
The scientific community is in agreement that conversion is not only “ineffective,” but causes elevated risks of PTSD, and depression. According to the Trevor Project, LGBTQ people who experience this are twice as likely to report attempting suicide. www.thetrevorproject.org/blog/new-sam...
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New SAMHSA Report Underscores the Harms of Conversion Therapy & Importance of Affirmation for LGBTQ Young People’s Mental Health
Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateThe landmark report consistently cites The Trevor Project’s research, which finds conversion therapy is […]
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
This means that, despite the current Republican majority in the WI Assembly and Senate, Evers can ban conversion therapy across the state. Religious organizations, and individuals exempt from licensure, are not covered by this ruling. However, this is an incredible first step that will save lives.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
A huge victory for Wisconsin progressives- and really, all humanitarians- this week. Wisconsin Republicans brought a lawsuit, arguing that an attempted statewide ban on conversion therapy by Governor Evers was unconstitutional. The Wisconsin SCOTUS ruled otherwise. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way to enact a conversion therapy ban
Conversion therapy is the scientifically discredited practice of using therapy to "convert" LGBTQ people to heterosexuality or traditional gender expectations.
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Wisconsin Public Education Network @wiscednetwork.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
"[WI] has the financial capacity to adequately support students with disabilities, to invest in all students, and, crucially, to protect property taxpayers from these ever-increasing burdens... Let’s demand that our elected officials finally act" www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/...
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Your property tax hike: A direct result of state failure to fund students with disabilities
Wisconsin taxpayers are facing an undeniable truth: Your property taxes are rising, and the primary culprit is the state’s persistent failure to fund public education, particularly for students with d...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
To our followers and supporters, what are your opinions on gerrymandering? Is it wrong, is it inevitable, and, if you don't like it, how would you want districts to be drawn in the future? 🤔
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Some consider gerrymandering a natural byproduct of democracy, while others say it erodes democracy by changing the degree to which each voter has a voice. And unfortunately, what people consider to be "gerrymandering," or "bad" gerrymandering, depends on what party they vote for.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Gerrymandering is a long and brutal part of Wisconsin politics- because of it, how much a Wisconsinite's vote matters depends a lot on where they happen to live, and can change drastically in a matter of a few years.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
On Tuesday, a bipartisan coalition of business leaders is filing a lawsuit with the Dane County Circuit Court, stating that our most recent district maps- created in 2024, to reverse gerrymandering that heavily favored Republicans- are similarly "anti-competitive." www.wmtv15news.com/2025/07/09/n...
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New lawsuit seeks to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional maps before 2026 midterms
A new lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin’s congressional district boundary lines was filed on Tuesday, less than two weeks after the state Supreme Court declined to hear a pair of other lawsuits that...
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
As much as conservatives claim to support “the little guy,” this budget doesn’t do that. Supporting progressive politicians, who neither take from the least advantage, or compromise too much with those who do, would vastly improve WI lives, and makes changes that we both need and deserve.
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Wisconsin Progress @wisconsinprogress.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Additionally, the bill does little to support low-income Wisconsinites, could raise the cost of energy, and increases hospital taxes, which will be some at risk of closing.
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