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DEMOCRATS: Stop Bringing a Throw Pillow to a Gun Fight
From The Lincoln Project and Rick Wilson’s Against All Enemies, we present Wilson’s “The elephant in the room.” From one of the stalwart defenders of democracy and anti-Trump crusaders, Wilson’s sometimes coarse language reveals one of the greatest minds working to unseat Trump and preserve our democracy. In this recent episode that means stern words from Wilson for the Democrats along with sound strategies for them from this long-time political insider.
WI Treasurer Candidate Dylan Helmenstine Says State Government Should Be ‘Fighting Back for the People, Building Up Trust Again…’
Speaking to members of the Democratic Party of Columbia County Wisconsin at its May 9 monthly meeting, Democratic State Treasurer candidate Dylan Helmenstine centered his remarks on a simple theme: Wisconsin needs a state government that is transparent, dependable, and focused on helping local communities thrive.
MN Sen. Erin P. Murphy Offers Fiery Keynote at CoCo Dems Annual Dinner
Senator Erin P. Murphy delivered a powerful, deeply personal call to action grounded in democracy, courage, and community. Speaking as a Wisconsin native and Minnesota Majority Leader, she connected her family roots, nursing career, and political journey to the values that shape Democratic organizing: standing up for people, doing the hard work, and believing change is possible.
Supreme Court Rulings: A Shift in Voting Rights Protections
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently issued pivotal rulings that significantly alter the landscape of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), moving from a period of protection to new, stricter interpretations of racial representation.
A PRIMER: How WI Fair Maps Coalition Plans to Bust Up Gerrymandering in Wisconsin
A plain-language summary of an update from Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition volunteer organizer Nicole Gabrail on the coalition’s plan for an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to bust up gerrymandered districts in Wisconsin. Article and video derived from her March 14, 2026 presentation at the CoCo Dems monthly meeting.
Look What They Crush Under Their Monstrous Heels!
A view of the nature being decimated by the present administration's driven need to destroy and exploit the natural resources of our country.
If You Missed It, No Problem: Here’s the Replay of the Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
Over 150 people filled the auditorium of the Portage Center for the Performing Arts this past Saturday, April 11 to hear six candidates in our Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. It was a high energy, high enthusiasm affair with issues and solutions in no short supply. We provide the full video for you in this Update.