The premise that students today must simply learn to live with the constant prospect of terror and violence when they attend school, or go about their lives in any other public space is unacceptable.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wwii-code-talkers-s5.jpgNative American Heritage Month is an important time to remind ourselves of our country’s past, the role of the World War II Ho-Chunk Code Talkers, and honor Native Americans’ contributions to our country.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgRepublican politicians in Madison obstructing progress.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/uwec-teacherworkshop-s5.jpgSen. Smith reflects on the amazing conversations he had and the lessons he learned during his first year representing the 31st Senate District.