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UW-Madison’s course syllabi teaches that 'gender' and race are 'not naturally given but socially constructed'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2023

An analysis of syllabi from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Gender and Women's Studies department found that the materials being taught challenge the basic biological understanding that men are men and women are women, and the analysis further found that several courses from the Gender & Women's Studies (GWS) department are required for degrees in the university's College of Letters & Science. UW-Madison is a public university that is funded by millions in state and federal tax dollars and annual costs for students range from about $28,000 to almost $60,000 per year.

New poll: ‘76% say grocery prices have risen in last month’ as economy headed for recession and Barnes supports program experts say could lead to increased future inflation

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 21, 2022

According to Ballotpedia’s most recent Scott Rasmussen Number of the Day poll, a majority of voters have seen grocery prices and gas prices rise in the past month. Economists are predicting a recession is coming and inflation is not going away anytime soon. Some economists say inflation is tied to government spending, supply chain logistics and the war in Ukraine. Wisconsin candidate for Senate Mandela Barnes supported the Student Debt Relief executive order under the Biden administration earlier this year.

Johnson: 'Barnes cannot be trusted with foreign policy' after Barnes 'praised' Iranian leader accused of human rights violations in old tweet

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2022

Sen. Ron Johnson recently criticized his opponent Mandela Barnes for a tweet from 2015 when Barnes responded to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei for his post about Black Lives Matter. Khamenei has been accused of human rights violations for decades including the current unrest and protests from women in Iran.

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BLS Inflation report: CPI in midwest region and Wisconsin higher than expected at 8.1%

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 17, 2022

The most recent data report on inflation has been released and the numbers were greater than expected. Some economists see the economy heading toward a recession and claim inflation stems from government spending. The report did not bode well for President Joe Biden and Democrats looking toward the election in November. The consumer price index for the midwest region, which includes Wisconsin, was reported at 8.1%.

US, Wisconsin experiencing spike in opioid-related overdose deaths as drugs flood southern border

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 9, 2022

Overdose deaths in Wisconsin and across the U.S. have increased dramatically in the last two years.

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National Review: 'Barnes’s history of being soft on crime' could be defining factor in close Senate race

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Amid a rise in crime over the last three years, a recent Marquette University poll finds many Wisconsinites rank the issue as one of their top concerns today. A Senate Opportunity Fund poll found that most Americans blame Democratic policies for the crime problem. Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who is the Democratic candidate in the upcoming Senate race, has a long history of criticizing police, which has left him with few Wisconsin law enforcement allies, the Free Beacon reports.

Viral video calls Biden’s student debt plan a 'violation of principles'; Wisconsin Senate candidate Barnes has no comment on forgiveness plan

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 2, 2022

President Joe Biden issued an unconstitutional executive order to forgive student debt, prompting criticisms from his own party, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Republicans alike. Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, refused to comment when asked his opinion on the plan.

GOP group calls DHS Secretary's border comment 'insulting'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2022

Department of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas said in a recent interview that the southern border is "secure" despite U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicating arrests at the southern border during Fiscal Year 2022 is nearing two million, a record high.

Barnes wants to 'Abolish ICE' as southern border arrests are expected to reach new high

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently released their operational statistics for the month of July. In light of the number of arrests at the southern border during the agency’s fiscal year so far, analysts have expressed concern of surpassing the two million mark for the first time ever.

'Inflation is a tax on all Americans': Latest Consumer Price Index shows increases in largest parts of Wisconsin families median household budget

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers are out for the month of July, and although the reported inflation number is slightly lower than June, the indexes for some categories increased.

Institute for Energy Research: 'Historically high prices keep more drivers off the road than COVID lockdowns'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 11, 2022

The Institute for Energy Research reported inflation and demand destruction has brought down the price of gas, as gasoline consumption has drastically dropped since Americans reportedly cannot afford it.

Marinella on Barnes' support for Inflation Reduction Act: 'Just another tax and spend politician'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 10, 2022

The Democrats' climate and health care bill, titled the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," passed the Senate this weekend on a 51-50 vote. Contrary to what the bill's name implies, basic economics suggests that the increased $443 billion in government spending will actually worsen the country's inflation problem. U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes of Wisconsin supports the bill.

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Wisconsin Secretary of State GOP primary: Loudenbeck goes MIA as Schroeder signs Election Integrity Pledge

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 25, 2022

Wisconsin Secretary of State conservative challenger Jay Schroeder recently committed to the 2022 Election Integrity Candidate Questionnaire and Pledge. Meanwhile, his competitor in the GOP primary and current state Assembly Rep. Amy Loudenbeck failed to respond to any emails inviting her to also pledge her commitment to election integrity, according to the Election Transparency Initiative (ETI).

AAA spokesperson: 'People are fueling up less'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2022

Gas prices across the country have continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. As Wisconsin's average is reportedly $4.13 per gallon, Friday's Gasoline Misery Index for the state currently sits at $679. Andrew Gross, spokesperson of American Automobile Association (AAA), said a combination of both lower oil prices and lower domestic demand are contributing to the drop in pump prices.

Wisconsin's weekly Gas Misery Index: $1,112

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022

Prices at the pump have been slightly declining in recent days, but residents in Wisconsin and across the nation are still paying significantly more for gas than they were at this time last year.

Fed hikes Wisconsin mortgage rates, millions driven out of national housing market

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022

In their latest attempt to curb inflation and cool the broader economy, the Federal Reserve raised 30-year mortgage rates to a 13-year high.

Wisconsin at high risk for energy blackouts this summer: 'When Biden speaks of energy independence, he means forcing a rapid transition to renewable energy'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2022

Industry experts are warning that Wisconsin and many parts of the U.S. could face increased electricity blackouts due to sweltering temperatures this summer. Many blame Biden's policies and a research fellow for energy and environmental issues at The Heritage Foundation says Biden's version of “energy independence” during an energy crisis is headed in the wrong direction.

Gas prices in the last month: National average has not dropped, Wisconsin's has climbed 48 cents

By Andy Nghiem | May 26, 2022

Nearly two months have passed since President Joe Biden authorized the emergency release of oil from the nation's reserves and the average price of gas in Wisconsin and across the nation continues to climb ever higher.

Poll: Biden's approval ratings at an 'all-time low' as gas prices continue to climb in Wisconsin

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022

As the economy worsens and gas prices soar in Wisconsin and across the nation, a recent poll indicates that less than half of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance, especially his handling of the nation's economy.

Analyst: A gas tax holiday is a 'way for politicians to pretend they are making the situation better, when in fact they are making it worse'

By Andy Nghiem | May 11, 2022

Record breaking levels of inflation and soaring gas taxes are leading many Democratic governors across the nation to consider suspending their state's federal gas tax in order to provide relief to U.S. consumers, but analysts warn that this short-term fix could actually make matters worse in the long run.

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