Join WILL for an engaging discussion and book signing event with Dr. Corey DeAngelis, author of the upcoming book ‘The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids From Radicals Ruining Our Schools.’ Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar, and a personally signed copy of the book. Admission is $35 per person and includes a signed copy of the book. When: Wednesday, May 22nd Reception: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Program: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: The Ingleside Hotel 2810 Golf Rd. Pewaukee, WI 53072 Cost: $35 Per Attendee (Includes A Copy of Corey’s Book) Register Here More About the Book: In The Parent Rev ..read more

5.2.2024 The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (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. Fraying Connections: Exploring Social Capital and Its Societal Implications is the first of three reports that focuses on social capital and compares how Wisconsin’s communities stack up to other states.   The Quote: Miranda Spindt, WILL Policy Associate, stated, “Loneliness and mental health issues have radically increased ..read more

Across the Badger State, over 49,000 students attend public charter schools. Public charter schools are public schools that contract for authorization by either the local school district or a state-approved entity. They must provide free education, be nonreligious, cannot limit or reject students and must serve students with disabilities. Public charters are often described as schools with more freedom from some state laws and regulations in exchange for greater accountability for results. This freedom allows for greater flexibility in curriculum or learning design, enabling the creation of ..read more

Northwestern University pursues illegal, discriminatory program to appease protestors on campus    5.1.2024 The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (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. As a recipient of federal funds, Northwestern University is subj ..read more

4.25.24 The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a response to a case brought by Planned Parenthood seeking an original action ruling from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCoW) that would create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin. WILL believes ruling in favor of Planned Parenthood would embroil SCoW in the same mess of policy questions that Roe v. Wade created.   As WILL has stated before, Wisconsin’s duly elected legislature and governor should go through the normal legisl ..read more

4.25.24 The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is warning the American Bar Association (ABA) over its race-based Judicial Clerkship Program and Internship Opportunity Program. WILL told the ABA in a letter that these programs violate multiple federal, state, and local civil rights laws, and harm innumerable students around the country. Unless the ABA opens their programs to all races and stops using race as a factor, WILL is planning appropriate legal action. The Quotes: WILL Associate Counsel, Skylar Croy, stated, “When a bar association discriminates based on race ..read more

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released a statement criticizing the new Title IX rules from the Biden Administration as an attack on women across the country. The Quotes: WILL Education Counsel Cory Brewer stated, “Title IX was meant to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of women and girls in educational activities. But these new regulations turn the intent of the law on its head. Title IX has been in place for over 50 years, and President Biden and his administration are upending its promise of protection and instead pushing an extreme agend ..read more

Job Summary WILL is seeking a Communications Intern for the Summer of 2024 with the option to start sooner. The Communications Intern will provide digital marketing and administrative support to the department and entire WILL staff. The ideal candidate is a self-starter pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a concentration in Communications/ Journalism, Marketing, Business, Economics, or Political Science. The internship will be a 3-to-4-month position with the ability to extend based on performance. This is a paid opportunity and requires a 20-25 hours per week commitment. This p ..read more

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) released its latest report, Back to the Past: The Fiscal Threat of Reversing Act 10 in Public Education, providing an in-depth examination into the fiscal impacts on school districts of reversing former Governor Scott Walker’s landmark collective bargaining reforms. Our findings show that ending Act 10 would create a substantial hole in school district budgets, negatively impacting the educational experience of Wisconsin students across the state. The Quotes: WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, acknowledged, “When Act 10 ..read more

Topics ranged from government transparency, school board policies, parental rights, school finance, and curriculum reform The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) held its first annual school board summit on April 12, which had over one hundred attendees, including school board members and administrators from districts around the state. At the event, WILL unveiled the Second Edition of our model school board policies and held multiple informational panels and discussions centered around improving education outcomes for Wisconsin students. The event was co-hosted by the N ..read more