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DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent

DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent

The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war.
by Ryan Lucas

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Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections

Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections

Private money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
by The Associated Press

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Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation

Most Americans say criminalizing abortion is wrong — and are divided on deportation

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that Americans overwhelmingly reject criminalizing abortion while remain divided on other election-year issues like Biden's 2020 win. Plus: some signs of hope.
by Domenico Montanaro

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St. Cloud mayor calls for more housing, downtown investment

St. Cloud mayor calls for more housing, downtown investment

Mayor Dave Kleis said St. Cloud’s financial picture is strong, and serious crime is down. But the city faces challenges, including a need for housing for all income levels.
by Kirsti Marohn

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