[Content note: racism, homophobia, and hostility to reproductive rights]
Since the Packers and US Congress are off this week (just kidding, the Packers have still been holding practices), folks in Wisconsin have had to find something else to talk about.
The Wisconsin Assembly may soon consider legislation that will make it harder for the state to force school's to stop using racist mascots. That legislation has proved controversial with the state's racist community. So much for our promises to the local native peoples!
[ProTip: While I was at high school, our local school ditched our racist mascot. I don't think it impacted white people much. And if y'all are worried that it'll be hard to demonstrate that you're town is full of small-minded bigots without that aid of ball sport teams with racist mascots, trust me, I'm sure you'll find a way.]
The state Supreme Court is getting ready to hear oral arguments in a case involving Wisconsin's domestic partnership registry. Now, before it gets all Trenton up in here, let me point out that the plaintiffs in this case are arguing that in the case of Wisconsin's registry, separate is a little too equal.
Lawmakers are debating whether it's a good idea to issue special "Choose Life" license plates to raise money for crisis pregnancy centers.
The main bridge over the Fox River at Green Bay is still closed. The roadway has been dipping 20 inches since one of its supporter piers settled. Oh, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia told Governor Walker's allies to stop bragging about creating 24,000 private sector jobs over a 12 month period, because it's just not that impressive of an accomplishment.
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