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WILL Files Formal Civil Rights Complaint Against the American Bar Association and Institutions of Higher Education Across America for Discriminatory Practices
WILL has filed a Title VI complaint against the American Bar Association (ABA) for several discriminatory programs, including its “Judicial Clerkship Program” and “Judicial Intern Opportunity Program,” which offer premier, exclusive opportunities to candidates based on race. The complaint also names three universities that have conspired with the ABA to run its clerkship program: South Texas College, the University of the Pacific, and Willamette University.
WILL Highlights Mental Health Awareness in May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is more important than ever to ensure that people have access to the resources and support they need. A recent report by WILL highlights how social capital, the network and relationships people have, has been declining for decades and made worse by the pandemic.
Cutting Off Your Foot to Spite the Children
Despite the narrow approval of a massive $252 million referendum just last month, Milwaukee Public Schools recently announced that substantial cuts to their budget will be required. But while MPS continues to demonstrate a lack of financial management with taxpayer dollars, other decisions the board is considering that are designed to placate teachers unions are actually harming their bottom line.
WILL Files Second Federal Discrimination Complaint Against Prominent University During Nationwide Pro-Hamas Protests
WILL has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Rutgers University (“the University”) on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation (“YAF”), which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint challenges the University’s illegal promise to prioritize the “needs” of “Arab, Muslim, and Palestinian” students over those of Israeli and Jewish students.
WILL Sues Wisconsin Department of Revenue on behalf of Wisconsin Small Businesses
WILL has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) on behalf of two Wisconsin Wedding Barns. The lawsuit is seeking to mitigate the harmful impacts of Wisconsin Act 73, which became law in late 2023 and fully takes effect in 2026.
Policy Report: WILL Examines How Declining Social Capital is the Root Cause to Many Societal Problems
WILL released a new report assessing the impact declining levels of social capital (the collection of interpersonal relationships that unite a heterogeneous society) has on Wisconsin communities.
WILL Opposes Federal Cuts to CSP
WILL opposes federal cuts to the Charter Schools Program (CSP) and is asking our federal congressional delegation to oppose Biden's effort to defund choice and freedom in education.
WILL Files Federal Discrimination Complaint Against University in the Wake of Nationwide Pro-Hamas Protests
WILL has filed a federal Title VI complaint against Northwestern University on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation, which has an active chapter on the University’s campus. The complaint documents the University’s plan to offer nearly $1.9 million in scholarship funds, faculty positions, and student-organization space to Palestinian students and staff.
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The Wisconsin State Journal | Hand over public records electronically
The Wisconsin State Journal weighs in on our dispute with State Representative Brostoff, urging a more open and less costly approach to government ...
The CapTimes | Open government has to matter more than politics
The CapTimes in Madison writes an editorial, declaring that policymakers must do a better job at keeping government open and transparent.
The cause of ...
RealClearEducation | Flanders: The Neglected Challenges of Rural Education
Writing at RealClearEducation, WILL Research Director Will Flanders notes that:
[T]here is quiet crisis taking place in rural schools across America in a ...
The Racine Journal Times | State lawmakers should stop dodging open-records law
An editorial from the Racine Journal Times this weekend writes about our fight with State Representative Jonathan Brostoff over his refusal to provide ...
The Modesto Bee | Taxpayers to pay $2,000 to end open records lawsuit
The Modesto Bee (distributing an Associated Press article) writes about our win in our open records lawsuit against State Representative Jonathan ...
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Taxpayers to pay nearly $2,000 in legal fees for Wisconsin Rep. Jonathan Brostoff in open records case
Covering our lawsuit against Wisconsin State Representative Jonathan Brostoff, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes:
Taxpayers will pay about $2,000 in ...
National Catholic Register | Wisconsin High Court Hears Academic-Freedom Debate in ‘Marquette v. McAdams’
The National Catholic Register on the McAdams v. Marquette case currently being reviewed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court:
The Jesuit university suspended ...
The Heartland Institute | RESEARCH & COMMENTARY: WISCONSIN SCHOOL CHOICE STUDENTS ARE OUTPERFORMING THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOL PEERS
The Heartland Institute takes a look at Dr. Will Flanders annual review of school performance rankings and notes that,
The results of these school choice ...
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