http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mining_wisconsin_senate_s5.jpgSen. Vinehout writes about how she drafts commonsense legislation from listening to her constituents, how ideas are born in the capitol, and the importance of speaking out if Wisconsin’s laws need to be changed.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voting-dropbox-s5.jpgGovernor says local election officials should have discretion to use drop boxes, reduce barriers for eligible Wisconsinites to cast their ballots.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s5.jpgCan this Legislature draw maps in an open, nonpartisan manner that reflects the will of all Wisconsinites, asks non-partisan election watchdogs.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgCourt strikes down 2011 state Assembly maps saying they were blatantly partisan and denied Democrats a fair shot. Decision could have broad implications for other states' gerrymandered maps.