https://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-candlelight-s5.jpgGreen Bay area Representative says universal criminal background checks can save lives by preventing dangerous individuals from illegally purchasing guns.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guncontrol-protest-s5.jpgGov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, Attorney General Kaul join Rep. Sargent and Sen. Johnson in supporting universal background checks, call on Republicans to act.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/mc-courthouse-jail-s5.jpgState Senator says, in Milwaukee County Jail alone, at least 40 women were shackled while giving birth since 2011.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/sherman-park-cops-s5.jpgState GOP now ducking simple questions while 81 percent of Wisconsinites support universal background checks and efforts to close gun show loophole.

They should start listening to the farmers, manufacturers, and small business owners who are being crushed, say WisDems.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/jeff-smith-s5.jpgState Senator's experience at Summit meeting of legislators from other states and around the world gives opportunity to talk, including on redistricting reform.