Wisconsin
Hundreds gather at state Capitol to push for reproductive rights
A whole bunch of supporters of abortion rights gathered on the state Capitol in Madison on Saturday afternoon to rally amid rising considerations {that a} U.S. Supreme Courtroom determination within the coming weeks will overturn legalized abortion.
Deliberate Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin had organized the late-afternoon occasion. Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., had been amongst those that spoke and urged supporters to maintain battling again to safeguard reproductive rights, which may change dramatically if the Supreme Courtroom overturns Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that stated pregnant folks have a constitutional proper to an abortion.
Earlier than the gang of vocal demonstrators, Evers declared himself a “proud defender of reproductive rights.”
“I am sufficiently old to recollect the way in which issues had been earlier than Roe. And it wasn’t fairly,” he stated. “And that is why I am right here to let you know right now that we can’t return.”
He stated the impacts of the Supreme Courtroom’s eventual determination may fall particularly laborious on low-income Wisconsinites. The governor additionally pointed to a variety of work forward ought to the choice show pivotal.
“We’ll increase our voices within the streets, in these marble halls and on the poll field,” Evers stated. “And we’ll discuss to our pals or members of the family, our coworkers and our neighbors. And we’ll inform them what this struggle means to us.”
Likewise, Baldwin sought to organize supporters for the challenges forward.
“In the event you’re right here right now, then there’s actually an excellent likelihood that, like me, you are feeling frightened and offended in regards to the Supreme Courtroom turning the clock again on our proper,” she stated. “(You) may additionally be feeling exhausted, discouraged and hopeless. Yeah, and that is OK. Know that you’re not alone. However I really feel all these issues. However I additionally really feel a dedication and a struggle in me. And all of you. We’re on this struggle collectively.”
Baldwin warned that the court docket’s determination may carry a state legislation from the nineteenth century again into impact.
“I actually do not wish to take ladies again to the Wisconsin of 1849,” she stated. “I do not wish to go away this technology of girls with fewer rights that their moms and grandmothers had for many years.”
She labeled the present Supreme Courtroom as “activist” and accused the court docket’s majority of “making an attempt to legislate from the bench. And for the primary time in our nation’s historical past, it’s poised to strip away a constitutional proper.”
She stated she was proud to face with these attending the rally “and the overwhelming majority of Wisconsinites who imagine abortions ought to be secure and authorized.”
“Politicians cannot intervene with our freedom to make choices about our personal our bodies and future. Know that this senator is not going to quit the struggle and neither ought to any of you. I stand with you and we are going to march ahead collectively on this struggle for our basic values, rights and freedom,” she stated.
Amongst these attending, Madison resident Judith Strand, and her daughter, Katie Gleason, stated they got here to push again in opposition to a change that would undue many years of “progress.”
“That is simply an enormous leap again. It is only a slap within the face. And the perspective in direction of ladies, that (this) … represents is gorgeous. And for folks … to see that really is actually upsetting,” Strand stated.
“It is dangerous, it is hurtful, it is scary and it is simply the long run for me, for my daughter, for all the things,” Gleason stated.
They each stated they had been shocked on the leak of what the court docket is contemplating. The pair pledged to maintain combating.
Saturday’s rally drew far lower than the hundreds that Madison police stated organizers had anticipated. Based on the Wisconsin State Journal on Friday, police had referred to as in additional officers, a particular occasions group and officers mounted on horses.
Different rallies held in different cities
Wisconsin’s rally was one in every of a number of protests deliberate nationwide on Saturday. Based on NPR, greater than 100 “Bans Off Our Our bodies” rallies had been set to happen Saturday throughout the nation, drawing hundreds of reproductive rights supporters. Protests had been held in Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago.
In Chicago, hundreds of protesters, together with Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, stuffed Union Park, close to town’s downtown. They chanted “abortion is well being care” and “abortion justice,” in response to NPR. Attendees gathered at tables searching for volunteers with teams like Deliberate Parenthood of Illinois and the Chicago Abortion Fund. Protesters carried indicators saying, “Bans off our Our bodies,” “I Bear in mind 1973” and “Towards Abortion? Do not Have One.”
Based on NPR, Stratton stated the rally was about financial and racial justice as a lot because it was about abortion rights. She instructed the gang that abortion ought to be secure, authorized and accessible and to take motion — to not simply march right now however to vote in November for candidates who assist abortion rights.
Courtroom leak sparks persevering with protests
Protests all through the nation have surged after information broke earlier this month that the Supreme Courtroom was contemplating overturning Roe v. Wade.
The court docket’s draft opinion, which is into account by the Supreme Courtroom justices, was leaked to political web site Politico and has since been confirmed by the court docket has genuine. An investigation is underway on the supply of the leak.
The court docket’s official opinion on the case is predicted to come back someday earlier than the court docket adjourns for the summer time in late June.
NPR reported that, in response to information from Guttmacher Institute, a analysis group that helps abortion rights, no less than 26 states are “sure or doubtless” to ban abortions if Roe V. Wade is overturned.
Based on the state Division of Well being Companies, there have been 6,430 induced abortions in Wisconsin in 2020. That determine was comparable with the prior two years, in response to state information that dates again to 1976. The state recorded the fewest variety of abortions at 5,612 in 2016.
Editor’s be aware: David Hyland and Angela Main contributed to this story.
Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin native VanDehy wins at final Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The 25th Cellcom Green Bay Marathon was the last, but went out with a Northeast Wisconsin native claiming victory in the final women’s race.
Kathy VanDehy of Menasha originally planned to run the full marathon in 2019 before it was cancelled due to weather. Five years later she ran the full 26.2 mile race for the first time on Sunday.
“Really cool, really cool. I came into the race just trying to have fun and enjoy the distance and being here on the last one and just being able to do what I love. Being out there with the community support and just hearing all along the course like I don’t even know you and you’re cheering for me, that’s really fricken cool,” said VanDehy.
NIicholas Chelimo of Grand Prairie, Texas won the men’s race with a time of 2:24.32.
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Wisconsin
DNR: Plan ahead as camping demand in Wisconsin continues to rise
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – An increasing number of people are taking to Wisconsin state parks during the summer for an outdoor favorite, camping.
Suzanna Topel has camped at Devil’s Lake State Park for over 50 years.
“Well, we love state parks,” she said. “We’ve been coming here since I was little… probably… I remember age two, three with my folks and then we took over, we began family camping with my children.”
Her family books their campsite 11 months to the day, the earliest you can secure a spot at a Wisconsin state park.
“Well, they’re kind of tricky. I have to say,” she said about the reservations. “You have to look far ahead, you can’t wait. You immediately either call the 800 number, because I’m old-schooled, that’s what I do. Or you book online if you’re computer savvy.”
Business operations sections chief for the Wisconsin DNR Chris Pedretti says while campers can book 11 months in advance, not many do.
“There is a perception out there that you have to do everything 11 months in advance because demand is so high. That’s not really the case,” he said. “In actuality, about 10% of our reservations are done at the 11-month window. So, there’s a big percentage of reservations that are done in between then.”
Pedretti adds that certain campsites book up faster than others.
“If you want to go to on Memorial Day weekend to Door County, there’s going to be a lot of competition for those sites.” But there’s a lot of other state parks and forests around the state that have sites available as well and they all offer great things to get out and enjoy the outdoors.”
With over 6,000 sites spread out across the state, there are plenty of options this summer. Even if you have your site set on one spot in particular.
“Sometimes you’re lucky, people will get cancel and you can get it. But if you want electricity, you’ve gotta grab ‘em while they’re hot,” Topel said.
Pedretti says people looking to book a particular campsite should keep checking their website as cancelations are made on a regular basis. He adds there is a notification feature that can alert your phone if a property becomes available.
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Wisconsin
Motorcyclist dead after Friday crash in Wisconsin Rapids
The crash happened about 7:10 p.m. Friday at the intersection of State 54 and Washington Street.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – One person is dead following a motorcycle versus vehicle crash Friday evening in Wisconsin Rapids.
The crash happened about 7:10 p.m. Friday at the intersection of State 54 and Washington Street. According to the initial investigation, a vehicle was traveling north on State 54 at Washington Street and was attempting to turn left onto Baker Drive, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Rapids Police Department. The motorcycle was traveling south on State 54 and hit the passenger side of the vehicle, which turned in front of the motorcycle, the release said.
The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Marshfield Medical Center where he later died from his injuries, the release said.
The occupants of the vehicle were treated by Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department EMS and released at the scene.
The police department said it is not releasing the names of those involved at this time.
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