AltWeeklies Wire
National Voter Registration Group Causes Chaosnew
The group's goal seems admirable enough -- to register some of the millions of unmarried women who aren't engaged in the political process so that they can vote in the 2008 primaries and general election. Unfortunately, the efforts of Women's Voices. Women Vote. is causing chaos and confusion in the states they've targeted, including Wisconsin.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-09-2008 |
Politics
Think You Know John McCain?new
The Republican presidential candidate makes much of his loyalty to and support for this nation's armed forces, as well as the suffering he endured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. So why won't he support a new and improved version of the G.I. Bill for those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-02-2008 |
Politics
'Mission Accomplished' Turns Fivenew
Since Bush's photo-op on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, 3,917 more U.S. soldiers have died. The total number of U.S. military deaths now stands at 4,056, and an estimated 10-15 percent of soldiers have experienced traumatic brain injuries.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-02-2008 |
War
Immigration Raids Hit Milwaukeenew
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has categorized these immigrants as "fugitives" who have been given a final order of deportation and have remained in the country. But that term encompasses a variety of people who aren't criminals, advocates say.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-25-2008 |
Immigration
Think You Know John McCain?new
You might want to take a look at his eye-opening conservative record on reproductive issues.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-25-2008 |
Politics
Stalled Great Lakes Water Compact Progressesnew
A new draft of the Great Lakes Basin Compact has been tentatively agreed to by Wisonsin Gov. Jim Doyle, Senate Democrats and once-reluctant Assembly Republicans. Legislatures in four of the eight Great Lakes states have already approved the current version of the compact.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-18-2008 |
Environment
Blackwater's Terrifying Reachnew
Jeremy Scahill discusses privatization of war and civilian life.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-04-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Wisconsin Dems Assess Hillary Clinton's Viabilitynew
Should she stay or should she go?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
04-04-2008 |
Politics
Milwaukee Courts Ponder How to Increase Minority Participation on Juriesnew
The Milwaukee County Circuit Court has been trying to find ways to increase minority participation on juries so that juries are truly "of one's peers."
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
02-29-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Will Wisconsin Let Felons Vote?new
A bill introduced in the state Legislature would save taxpayers money, streamline Election Day procedures and allow an additional 38,000 people to vote in November.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
02-29-2008 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Iraq Vets Will Testify About the Conduct of the Warnew
Winter Soldier 2008 will raise awareness of Iraq's realities.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
02-22-2008 |
War
Could Democratic Insiders Tip the Nomination Process?new
Superdelegate system dilutes popular vote.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
02-08-2008 |
Commentary
Milwaukee Nun Arrested During Peaceful Protest Against the Warnew
Conviction raises questions about the right to freedom of speech.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
02-01-2008 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Seeking Justice for Victims of Childhood Abusenew
At 35, those who were victims of sexual assault as a child are barred from having their case heard in civil court in Wisconsin. But a new bill being debated in the state Legislature would remove that age limit -- and also allow those who were currently barred from bringing charges a three-year window of opportunity to do so.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
01-25-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Proposed Bill in Wisconsin Would Cut Off the Votenew
Ending same-day registration would protect incumbents, decrease the youth vote.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
