Equal Rights Amendment: President Biden Declares It Law Amid Ongoing Debate
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which has been a century in the making, remains a hotbed of legal and political contention. President Joe Biden’s declaration on January 17, 2025, that the ERA is now the 28th Amendment to the Constitution has reignited debates about gender equality and the legal hurdles facing the amendment. What Is the Equal Rights Amendment? Originally introduced in 1923 by suffragist Alice Paul, the ERA is a proposed constitutional amendment designed to ensure equal legal rights for all citizens, regardless of sex. Its simple but powerful language reads: “Equality of rights under the law shall not…
Sheboygan
Sheboygan’s 2024 Property Tax Bills Reveal Uneven Burden on Homeowners
Property tax bills for 2024 have been mailed to Sheboygan property owners, and local officials are now accepting payments. While residential property owners may notice a higher bill this year, businesses and industrial sites in the city are generally shouldering a smaller portion of the total tax levy. According to officials, the key factor lies…
Wisconsin
Packers Pro Shop Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information
More than 8,500 customers affected, free identity protection offered GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers Pro Shop has confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal and financial information of 8,514 customers, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The breach highlights the growing need for cybersecurity vigilance,…
U.S.
Ex-D.C. Police Lieutenant Found Guilty of Leaking Intel to Proud Boys Before Jan. 6
Former D.C. police lieutenant Shane Lamond has been found guilty of leaking information to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Find out how this verdict impacts trust in law enforcement and the nation’s ongoing fight against far-right extremism.
World
China’s High-Tech Export Ban: Implications for Sheboygan County’s Industries
China has announced a ban on the export of critical high-tech materials, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, which are essential for advanced technologies with potential military applications. This move is a response to U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports and could pose challenges for Sheboygan County’s manufacturing sector, which relies on these materials for high-tech production….
