Ruth Conniff
@rconniff.bsky.social
Progressive journalist, Wisconsinite, editor-in-chief of @[email protected], author of MILKED: How an American Crisis Brought Together Midwestern Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers
@bspears.bsky.social talks to Assembly Minority Leader @gretaneubauer.bsky.social about her optimistic outlook for 2026
@bspears.bsky.social does a year-end interview with @gretaneubauer.bsky.social who says she is optimistic about 2026 wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/05/a...
Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer is optimistic about 2026 • Wisconsin Examiner
In an interview with the Examiner, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer reflected on the current session and previewed what’s ahead.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
@bspears.bsky.social talks to Assembly Minority Leader @gretaneubauer.bsky.social about her optimistic outlook for 2026
As Wisconsinites watch lawless ICE raids on neighboring states in horror, local communities are stepping up. The state Supreme Court, which just took an important case, could help.
"Whether or not Wisconsin communities can protect people from the kind of violence we’ve been seeing in other states depends on the courageous actions of state and local officials," writes @rconniff.bsky.social in a commentary wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/05/w...
Wisconsin communities have been standing up to ICE. Now the state Supreme Court could do the same. • Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsinites are increasingly pushing back against cruel and lawless immigration enforcement, including through a Supreme Court case
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December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
As Wisconsinites watch lawless ICE raids on neighboring states in horror, local communities are stepping up. The state Supreme Court, which just took an important case, could help.
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Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit dismissal wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/05/r...
Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit’s dismissal • Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuits centered on privacy of reproductive health care records have been dismissed but doctors and advocates warn of continuing threats
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December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Privacy concerns linger in reproductive health care despite HIPAA lawsuit dismissal wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/05/r...
Our colleague Madison McVan at the Minnesota Reformer is covering the fallout as Trump targets the Somali community
As ICE presence escalates in Minnesota, Somali leaders push back
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As ICE presence escalates in Minnesota, Somali leaders push back • Minnesota Reformer
As state Rep. Mohamud Noor approached the podium in a community center gym to address reporters, he glanced at his phone. “Right now, as I speak to you, someone who was a patient, they dragged out, a...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our colleague Madison McVan at the Minnesota Reformer is covering the fallout as Trump targets the Somali community
Ames Alexander of @floodlightnews.org explains the environmental harms hidden behind the hype about "clean energy" from massive corn production
Corn's clean energy promise is clashing with its climate footprint via Ames Alexander of @floodlightnews.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/03/c...
Corn’s clean-energy promise is clashing with its climate footprint • Wisconsin Examiner
America’s obsession with corn has a steep price: The fertilizer used to grow it is warming the planet and contaminating water.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ames Alexander of @floodlightnews.org explains the environmental harms hidden behind the hype about "clean energy" from massive corn production
@henry-redman.bsky.social reports on a lawsuit against the DNR for issuing a permit for a CAFO as neighbors worry about pollution, lack of oversight
Wisconsin enviro groups file legal action against DNR over West Bend CAFO permit via @henry-redman.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/03/e...
Environmental groups file legal action against DNR over West Bend CAFO permit decision • Wisconsin Examiner
Environmental groups and residents filed a petition against the Wisconsin DNR over its approval of a West Bend CAFOs' permit to expand.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
@henry-redman.bsky.social reports on a lawsuit against the DNR for issuing a permit for a CAFO as neighbors worry about pollution, lack of oversight
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Wisconsin school literacy reports identify 36% of students as 'at risk' via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wisco...
Wisconsin school literacy reports identify 36% of students as ‘at-risk’ • Wisconsin Examiner
Superintendent Jill Underly said the response rate represents a commitment to literacy efforts, and the report provides Wis. with a baseline.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wisconsin school literacy reports identify 36% of students as 'at risk' via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/wisco...
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Trump administration places hold on immigration, asylum and citizenship applications for people from 19 countries via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/03/r...
Trump administration puts a hold on immigration applications from 19 nations • Wisconsin Examiner
The Trump administration is pausing immigration, asylum and citizenship applications for people from 19 countries
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Trump administration places hold on immigration, asylum and citizenship applications for people from 19 countries via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/03/r...
Wisconsin is among Democratic-led states that will see a SNAP cutoff, USDA says, for not complying with fraud program wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/r...
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Wisconsin, Democratic states • Wisconsin Examiner
USDA has said it will cut off SNAP funds to Wisconsin and other states that are not supplying information on alleged fraud in the program
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Wisconsin is among Democratic-led states that will see a SNAP cutoff, USDA says, for not complying with fraud program wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/r...
"The language in the agreement is open-ended and doesn’t make clear whether the pledge to help Homeland Security obtain access to Nlets is limited to drivers from those four states or is intended to require the states to help the agency acquire the records of drivers nationwide."
Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration obtain state driver's license data in the hunt for noncitizen voters wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/01/r...
4 Republican states will help Homeland Security obtain driver’s license records • Wisconsin Examiner
Four Republican states agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to driver’s license data to hunt for alleged noncitizen voters.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"The language in the agreement is open-ended and doesn’t make clear whether the pledge to help Homeland Security obtain access to Nlets is limited to drivers from those four states or is intended to require the states to help the agency acquire the records of drivers nationwide."
He's in ...
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announces his bid for governor of Wisconsin via @bspears.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/f...
Former Lt. Gov. and Senate candidate Mandela Barnes enters Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor • Wisconsin Examiner
In his ad, Barnes accused the federal government and Trump of looking the other way as working people struggle to keep up with costs.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
He's in ...
Excellent deep dive by @bspears.bsky.social into the new debate about math education in Wisconsin
Wisconsin lawmakers have a plan to improve math education. Teachers and experts are skeptical. @bspears.bsky.social reports wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/w...
Wisconsin lawmakers have ideas to improve math education; teachers, experts are skeptical • Wisconsin Examiner
AB 615 would require schools to implement three numeracy-based tests per year for students starting in kindergarten through eighth grade.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Excellent deep dive by @bspears.bsky.social into the new debate about math education in Wisconsin
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New law holds TSA accountable on breast milk and infant formula policies wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/r...
New U.S. law to hold TSA accountable on breast milk and formula policies • Wisconsin Examiner
After years of advocacy, a bipartisan measure became law making it easier to go through airport security with breast milk and formula.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
New law holds TSA accountable on breast milk and infant formula policies wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/02/r...
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On our Commentary Page: Mike Draper, a small business owner and #MainStreetAlliance member, writes that Health care isn’t a political issue. It’s a math issue. And the math isn’t adding up.
Health care isn’t a political issue. It’s a math issue. And the math isn’t adding up. • Wisconsin Examiner
At the very least, Congress should make sure cost spikes don’t devastate families on Jan. 1, but we must fix the whole health care system
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November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
On our Commentary Page: Mike Draper, a small business owner and #MainStreetAlliance member, writes that Health care isn’t a political issue. It’s a math issue. And the math isn’t adding up.
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Very very ominous
EPA proposes narrower rules for Clean Water Act via @iowacapitaldispatch.com wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/17/r...
EPA proposes narrowed rules for Clean Water Act jurisdiction • Wisconsin Examiner
EPA proposed Monday new rules to define the waters of the United States, or WOTUS, protected under the Clean Water Act.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Very very ominous
@erikgunn.bsky.social interviews Wisconsin LG Sara Rodriguez on her health care focused gubenatorial campaign
In Wisconsin governor’s race, health care is a top campaign theme for Sara Rodriguez. @erikgunn.bsky.social reports.
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In Wisconsin governor’s race, health care is a top campaign theme for Sara Rodriguez • Wisconsin Examiner
The lieutenant governor says she decided to run for governor to underscore the importance of health care in Wisconsin.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
@erikgunn.bsky.social interviews Wisconsin LG Sara Rodriguez on her health care focused gubenatorial campaign
Trump speaks approvingly of dismemberment of "controversial" U.S. journalist by Saudis
Reporter to MBS: "U.S. intelligence concluded that you orchestrated the brutal murder of a journalist..."
Trump: "Fake news...He's done a phenomenal job. You're mentioning someone who was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about…things happen."
Trump: "Fake news...He's done a phenomenal job. You're mentioning someone who was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about…things happen."
November 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Trump speaks approvingly of dismemberment of "controversial" U.S. journalist by Saudis
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Democratic Women's Caucus presses ICE for answers on mistreatment of pregnant women in detention via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/18/r...
Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women • Wisconsin Examiner
The congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus Tuesday sent a letter to ICE raising “extreme concerns” about the treatment of pregnant women.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Democratic Women's Caucus presses ICE for answers on mistreatment of pregnant women in detention via @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/18/r...
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BREAKING: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms via @texastribune.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/18/f...
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms • Wisconsin Examiner
Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election and will have to use the 2021 map, a three-judge panel ruled Tuesday.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
BREAKING: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms via @texastribune.org wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/18/f...
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Trump administration to mostly pay full SNAP benefits 'within 24 hours' of shutdown end wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/12/r...
Trump administration to mostly pay full SNAP benefits 'within 24 hours' of shutdown end • Wisconsin Examiner
The Trump administration will release full benefits for most participants in the nation’s major federal nutrition program within 24 hours of the reopening of the federal government, a U.S. Department ...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Trump administration to mostly pay full SNAP benefits 'within 24 hours' of shutdown end wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/12/r...
While Democrats are fuming and Republicans are gloating over the end of the fruitless shutdown fight, two Wisconsin politicians showed real leadership, working swiftly to help shield people from catastrophe
On our Commentary page: Editor @rconniff.bsky.social counts Baldwin & @govevers.wisconsin.gov among the heroes of the ugly shutdown mess. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/13/t...
The government shutdown is over. Who won? • Wisconsin Examiner
During the fruitless government shutdown battle, two politicians from Wisconsin modeled of the kind of leadership we badly need.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
While Democrats are fuming and Republicans are gloating over the end of the fruitless shutdown fight, two Wisconsin politicians showed real leadership, working swiftly to help shield people from catastrophe
@erikgunn.bsky.social speaks with @baldwin.senate.gov about her continuing fight to help people facing a huge increase in their health insurance costs
Sen. Tammy Baldwin says she won't give up on extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, despite the failure of Congress to do so in the bill that ended the shutdown. @erikgunn.bsky.social interviews the senator + 2 people affected by soaring premiums.
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As patients see health premiums soar, Baldwin continues push for extending subsidies • Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is continuing to push for an extension of subsidies that helped a record number of people afford health insurance.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
@erikgunn.bsky.social speaks with @baldwin.senate.gov about her continuing fight to help people facing a huge increase in their health insurance costs
Another story by @isiahholmes.bsky.social on an effort to share real people's experiences with policymakers whose criminal justice ideas drastically affect people's lives
Social justice advocates bring personal stories to lawmakers. @isiahholmes.bsky.social listens in.
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Social justice advocates bring personal stories to lawmakers • Wisconsin Examiner
Social justice advocates pushed for policies to end solitary confinement, improve prison conditions, grant nature personhood, and more.
wisconsinexaminer.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Another story by @isiahholmes.bsky.social on an effort to share real people's experiences with policymakers whose criminal justice ideas drastically affect people's lives
Reposted by Ruth Conniff
One shutdown ends, now another one is on the horizon if Congress can't get together to address surging health care costs. Our DC team reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/13/r...
As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another • Wisconsin Examiner
Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs to avoid another government shutdown
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November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
One shutdown ends, now another one is on the horizon if Congress can't get together to address surging health care costs. Our DC team reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/11/13/r...