AltWeeklies Wire
Will Wisconsin's Vote Count?new
Races may still be undecided when primary voters make their choice on Feb. 19.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
01-11-2008 |
Politics
Historic Vote on Compassionate Care for Rape Victimsnew
It took six years, but advocates for sexual assault survivors scored a major victory last week when the Wisconsin Assembly voted 56-41 in support of new hospital protocols for women who seek medical attention in emergency rooms.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
12-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Campaign for Fairness Continues in Wisconsinnew
The approval of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages and civil unions for both same-sex and straight couples last year hasn't deterred the gay and lesbian community and their allies.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-12-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
A Weather Underground Leader on the Anti-War Movement, Then & Nownew
He's 60 now and has renounced violence, but former Weathermen leader Mark Rudd is still a major critic of war and a major supporter of mass mobilizations that create change.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-06-2007 |
War
The Battle Against the Staph Superbugnew
John Weigelt, M.D., says that alcohol-based hand sanitizers help to kill community-acquired MRSA, as does washing with regular soap and water.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Medical Marijuana Users Are Caught in the Crossfirenew
Among the casualties of the war on drugs are those who use marijuana to relieve their pain and suffering.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-22-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Want Saner Marijuana Laws?new
If the $42 billion war on pot isn't working, what will?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-22-2007 |
Drugs
Winconsin Power Plant Sold, State Loses Oversightnew
The approval of the sale of the nuclear power plant at Point Beach does more than just transfer the ownership of a huge asset from Wisconsin Electric Power Co. to FPL Energy. It also diminishes the role of state oversight in the operation of the nuclear facility.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-28-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Another Attempt at Mental Health Paritynew
Budget proposals could increase insurance coverage in Wisconsin.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-24-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Wisconsin Goes Nuclearnew
State Republicans relax nuclear power restrictions in their budget plan.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
09-10-2007 |
Environment
Indiana's Toxic Sludge Is Everyone Else's Problemnew
A British Petroleum (BP) oil refinery in Indiana will be allowed to increase the amount of toxic sludge it dumps in Lake Michigan -- it's the first time in 30 years that a business has been permitted to add more pollution to the lake.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
08-14-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Iraqi Labor Leaders Visit Milwaukeenew
They explained their opposition to the oil law and U.S. occupation.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
07-16-2007 |
International
Coming-out Storiesnew
How does one begin making public declarations about their identity as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender? Here's how six individuals did it.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-08-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
The Confusing New Immigration Billnew
Although President Bush and leading senators worked for months on a new immigration policy, many on both sides of the political spectrum are unhappy with the result.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-01-2007 |
Immigration
Halting Handcuffs in Schoolsnew
Cuff opponents seek alternative strategies for safer schools.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-11-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
