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From Pronoun “Jokes” to Weird Animal Metaphors, the RNC Was Full of Harmful and Cringey Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric
The 2024 Republican National Convention has come and gone, leaving in its wake reports of a Grindr outage, a blown kiss from Hulk Hogan to Donald Trump, and a truly staggering, beyond embarrassing amount of transphobia. Over the course of the past week, Republicans from across the country gathered in...
Moms for Liberty, an unknown group 4 years ago, flexes its influence at the RNC
Moms for Liberty didn’t exist during the last presidential race. But at this year’s Republican National Convention, members of the parental rights group flocked to Milwaukee as delegates, guests and town hall hosts. They see the group as a rising force in the Republican Party. “Four years ago, I couldn't have told you who...
In RNC speech, Trump calls for UAW’s Fain to be fired
Former President Donald Trump used his acceptance speech Thursday night at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to call for the firing of United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain. “The leader of the United Auto Workers should be fired immediately,” said Trump, as he formally accepted the GOP presidential nomination. “And every single auto worker, […] The post In RNC speech, Trump calls for UAW’s Fain to be fired appeared first on Michigan Advance.
LPD Officers Return From Republican National Convention
La Vergne, TN - Five members of the La Vergne Police Department returned Friday (7/19/2024) from assignment at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, WI. Chief Christopher Moews said, “This was an honor for La Vergne Police to be part of the security presence at the Repblican National Convention. “I am proud of their willingness to serve their country and to represent the City of La Vergne with honor and distinction. I hope we are able to accept more opportunities like this in the future.”
Swimmer rescued from Illinois Beach State Park in Zion
ZION, Ill. - A swimmer was rescued from a beach in Zion two hours after disappearing in the water Saturday night. The Beach Park Fire Department responded to Illinois Beach State Park just after 8 p.m. for a call about a swimmer in distress. A 26-year-old man went under the...
Green Bay Packers: Sign 1 Hall Of Fame Receivers Relative A Training Camp Contract
The Green Bay Packers 2024 offseason shook up the roster in many ways, departing from veterans like Aaron Jones and De’Vondre Campbell. After putting together an impressive 2023 season (particularly on offense), it was in question how (or if) the Packers would switch up their wide receiver depth chart. In an unexpected switch-up, the Packers switched backup QB Alex McGough to wide receiver to save him from being cut, though he ultimately didn’t keep his spot on the Green Bay Packers 90-man roster.
Horse/storage shed at Breezy Hill Campground a total loss after fire, 2 treated for smoke inhalation
BYRON – A horse/storage shed at Breezy Hill Campground in town of Byron is believed to be a total loss after a fire Saturday evening that also resulted in two people being treated for smoke inhalation. Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a 911 call reporting...
Fort McCoy welcomes first Hispanic female Garrison Commander
MONROE CO., Wis. (WEAU) - Fort McCoy held a U.S. Army Garrison change-of-command ceremony Friday morning while also marking a milestone. Colonel Sheyla Baez-Ramirez became Fort McCoy’s first Hispanic female U.S. Army garrison. “Being a garrison commander is a great opportunity. Not everybody in the Army gets opportunity to...
Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee next month after GOP leaders let their lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release that the new office will open Aug. 3. The release didn’t offer any details about the location and party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately respond to an email.
4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Kenosha reflects on unity, moving on
Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a picturesque community on the shore of Lake Michigan. It is known for its boats, fresh corn at the farmer's market and the country's oldest velodrome. However, everything changed when Kenosha burst into the national spotlight in 2020.Jacob Blake, 29, a father of three, was shot seven times by a local police officer and left paralyzed from the waist down. Following the August 2020 police shooting of Blake, protests, riots, and civil unrest took place in Kenosha and across the United States as part of the Black Lives Matter movement and other groups protesting racial injustice.Amid looting...
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