WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nevada charged six Republican fake electors in connection with a scheme to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden, while 10 false electors reached a legal settlement in Wisconsin that affirmed the Democrat’s victory. Wednesday’s actions marked the latest legal developments in a 2020 plan to persuade Republican-controlled legislatures […]
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Trump fake electors buckle in Wisconsin, get charged in Nevada
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nevada charged six Republican fake electors in connection with a scheme to overturn Donald Trump‘s 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden, while 10 false electors reached a legal settlement in Wisconsin that affirmed the Democrat’s victory. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Wednesday’s actions marked the latest legal developments in a 2020 plan to […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race To Determine Abortion Rights
Voters in Wisconsin will have their say on Tuesday in what’s being dubbed the most important election of the year for abortion rights. On Tuesday, voters will cast ballots for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Though the state Supreme Court is technically nonpartisan, the outcome of this race will determine the ideological balance […]
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors. The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth. The bill, which was passed by the […]
Fake Donald Trump Electors Settle Civil Lawsuit in Wisconsin, Agree That President Biden Won
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and filed paperwork falsely saying he had won the battleground state have settled a civil lawsuit and admitted their actions were part of an effort to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory, attorneys who filed the case announced […]
Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids
The Democratic governor of Wisconsin has vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender transition treatments for minors. The veto from Gov. Tony Evers was expected, according to The Associated Press, as he previously vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth. The bill was […]
Democratic Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids
MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors. The veto was expected from Evers, who has vowed to strike down any proposals from the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature that he deems harmful to LGBTQ+ youth. The bill, which was passed by the Legislature […]