Unprecedented – How DWD Failed To Protect The Victims Of Safer At Home

By MacIverNews - May 28, 2020

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*Updated* DWD Sec. Frostman says they might not be caught up on unemployment claims until October, during a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Read More Unprecedented – How DWD Failed To Protect The Victims Of Safer At Home

The Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules for Liberty

By MacIver Staff - May 14, 2020

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In shutting the Legislature out of the process, Palm not only usurped its constitutionally mandated authority, she granted herself nearly limitless authority to govern the state as she sees fit during any and all disease outbreaks. Read More The Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules for Liberty

A Declaration of Dependence

By MacIver Institute - May 6, 2020

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Why have Wisconsinites allowed their government to take away their rights in the fight against COVID-19? Dan O’Donnell asks if it is time for a Declaration of Dependence… Read More A Declaration of Dependence

A Crisis of Leadership

By MacIver Institute - March 25, 2020

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Governor Evers’ shutdown order debacle demonstrates once again that he is simply not up to the task of leading Wisconsin Guest Perspective by Dan O’Donnell Great leaders aren’t born; they’re made—forged by the moments that end up defining them. The greatest crises, then, the most challenging moments, can make the greatest leaders. But what if the greatest crisis is one of leadership? Sadly, Wisconsin is finding out. To say that Governor Evers has failed to meet his moment would be a gross understatement, and his failure won’t just define him; it has already consumed him. If great leaders rise to …