Election integrity is central to a functioning democracy and is fiercely upheld by non-partisan appointees, clerks, poll workers, and other volunteers throughout the state. President Trump and other conservative commentators who critique the 2020 and (preemptively) 2024 elections invoke misinformation, disinformation, and partisan pressure to threaten this democratic institution.
Read MoreNew reporting from Up North News exposes the extent to which D.C. and wealthy donors have changed Derrick Van Orden in a short period of time from a candidate who ran on bipartisanship to a congressman who needs little convincing to vote in lockstep with Republican party leadership.
Read MoreMy fellow Wisconsin Democrats,
It’s Sarah Godlewski here, and I’m stepping in this week with a special message as WisDems First Vice Chair. I want to take a moment to speak directly to you about what is happening in our state.
In Wisconsin, water is more than a resource; it is the lifeblood of our health and our heritage.
Read MoreRep. Tom Tiffany and other Republican lawmakers are pushing the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) and SAVE Acts, legislation that would impose new “show your papers” requirements for voter registration. This effort is not about protecting election integrity—it is about restricting voter access based on a problem that doesn’t exist.
Read MoreDemocrats are stepping up to combat this disgraceful era of deregulation and destruction of the social fabric. In December 2025, Democrats introduced the American Affordability Act, which addresses five major tenets of the crisis: housing, energy/transportation, families & childcare, education & worker pay, and healthcare.
Read MoreHow can one not have doubts about his commitment to those who served? From the loss of our local shelter to his willingness to entertain VA cuts, our congressman’s actions — and inaction — show a troubling pattern: when veterans in Wisconsin need him most, he’s not there to stand up for them.
Read MoreInstead of in-person forums, Van Orden has held virtual town halls where attendees couldn’t ask their own questions. He hasn’t responded to inquiries or addressed concerns about how federal policy really affects our lives. We deserve more from our representative, as this limits real dialogue and falls short of meaningful engagement.
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