On this Tuesday, April 7, you have the opportunity to decide the future of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Spring elections are fast approaching, and Students for a Fair Wisconsin has been working diligently to ensure the
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson has served on the court for 33 years and has served as the chief justice since 1996. She is an advocate for judicial independence and has written extensively on victims’ rights, criminal law and the need for judicial independence and integrity. She has won the 2007 Wisconsin County Association’s “Friend of County Government Award,” which is the association’s highest award that recognizes her as having “a vision and commitment that is unparalleled in this state.”
Chief Justice Abrahamson has anticipated new issues in the court system, designed programs to address them and empowered courts across the state to be innovative in addressing challenges, thus making sure the courts serve the people.
Chief Justice Abrahamson has been endorsed by Fair Wisconsin, as well as many other labor and progressive organizations including WEAC, SEIU, AFT, AFSCME and AFL-CIO. Her opponent, Randy Koschnick, has called himself a conservative and has been endorsed by groups like Wisconsin Right to Life and the NRA.
It is extraordinarily important students recognize the magnitude of this election. While the 2008 presidential election was exciting, the spring election has a much more tangible effect on issues taking place on our doorsteps. It is necessary students do their part to impact these issues like civil rights and student liberties, and a great way to do so is by voting in the April 7 Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
For more information about the election, you can visit www.fairwisconsin.com.
Stand up for the issues you care about — make sure to vote on Tuesday, April 7!
Vicki Pietrus
Chair, Students for a Fair
