News and Updates

Rick Esenberg: WILL's Representation of Kiel Students Doesn't Amount to Bullying

WILL President and General Counsel, Rick Esenberg, responds to criticism of WILL's involvement in Kiel at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He states, "We never used this 'chaos' to 'bully' anyone. In fact, we told the district that we did not expect it to change its position in light of threats. But we could not stand down either."

George Will: When the Pronoun Police Came for Eighth Graders

Columnist George Will highlights WILL's recent defense of Wisconsin middle schoolers from a misguided Title IX investigation. Will writes, "the boys are arguing that their use of biologically correct, if politically incorrect, pronouns is speech protected by the First Amendment. The Constitution also forbids the district from compelling them to speak as district bureaucrats suddenly... prefer."

OPINION | Anti-price Gouging Rules are a Harmful, Knee-Jerk Response to Baby Formula Crisis

WILL's Senior Research Analyst, Noah Diekemper, explains why anti-price gouging rules won't alleviate the formula shortage at RealClearPolicy. He mentions that "out-of-stock rates in Wisconsin hit 72% in late May, slightly worse than the national average."

SAVE THE DATE: Apples to Apples Webinar

On June 20, join WILL Director of Education Policy & Legal Counsel, Libby Sobic, and Research Director, Will Flanders, for a noon central webinar. This webinar will dive deeper into our fourth report's findings, and how Wisconsin school choice options continue to provide a performance advantage when demographics of a school are accounted for.

The Use of Race in the Biden-Harris Administration, and Legal Challenges to Race-Based Policymaking

WILL's Deputy Counsel, Daniel Lennington, will be featured in a teleforum this Wednesday at 3 p.m. EDT with The Federalist Society. Since taking office in January 2021, the Biden Administration and its Executive Branch agencies have embraced the use of race in federal programs. From COVID-19 relief to other federal subsidies, the Biden Administration has purported to advance equity by specifically advancing race-based policy-making. Lennington will discuss WILL's efforts and legal challenges against such issues.

WILL is Hiring!

WILL is looking for an attorney with 0-4 years of experience to bring cutting-edge, strategic litigation before the Wisconsin state courts, analyze legislation and engage in policy analysis, and help advocate for freedom. Recent law school graduates are welcome to apply.

Salary is competitive with an exceptionally attractive benefits package, including health, life, dental, HSA and 401(k) plan.

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