http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/laura/think-for-yourself-2025-s430.pngWelcome to America, where facts are optional, fear is currency, and everyone’s one meme away from a meltdown. I wrote this blog to drag the manipulation machine into the spotlight—where it belongs. If you’ve ever asked, how the hell did we get here?... pull up a chair. You’re not alone.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-s451.jpgSurvey shows approximately half of households with young kids missed work in the past 12 months due to lack of child care, over 12 percent left workforce entirely.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/real-estate-for.sale-s5.jpgWHEDA investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/juneteenth-flag-buffalo-soldiers-s5.jpgThe Juneteenth celebration recognizes the true end of slavery in the United States, celebrating freedom and the closure of a shameful and dark chapter in our nation’s history.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/gb-draft-2025-s446.pngThree-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/broadband-map-northwoods-s459.jpgTrump Administration changes delay broadband funding. 262,000 Wisconsinites lack access to high-speed internet as governor urges Republicans to approve $400 million proposal.