http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lincoln-hills-s5.jpgIsiah Holmes of the Wisconsin Examiner does a deep dive into the future of the Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake juvenile facilities in Irma.

The first step toward healing must come from Trump. Then we can join in solidarity to repair it by attempting to be more tolerant of, and kinder to, each other.

HOWARD, WI - The overall psyche of our nation has been damaged by the rhetoric we have heard during this campaign. Now that it is over, we need to join in solidarity to repair it by attempting to be more tolerant of, and kinder to, each other.

I am deeply concerned about the unquestionably real atmosphere of intimidation and fear brought on by the election. I am particularly worried about the impact this has on our children and those most vulnerable to prejudice. The stories of children being bullied and immigrants being demoralized is both heartbreaking and unacceptable.

The first step to rectify the situation should come from President-elect Donald Trump. He needs to lead the way by immediately and unequivocally repudiating the outpouring of racist, sexist, xenophobic, anti-Semitic and homophobic insults, threats and attacks being associated with his name. Then every parent, employer, teacher and citizen must follow with zero tolerance of such behavior.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jailed-s5.jpgPardons recognize the hard work these folks have done in their communities and lives to make themselves worthy of a second chance.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/medical-marijuana-s5.jpg83% of the people in Wisconsin are in favor of medical cannabis legalization.