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Mandela Barnes: “Wisconsin was the very first state to have…”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Disability Caucus 2026 Governor Candidate Forum

Published | Video Starts at 13:37

And I want to make sure that Wisconsin is a place full of its rich natural beauty that is not walled off for certain folks just based on ability. And I talk all the time about the fact that Wisconsin was the very first state to have anti-discrimination laws based on ability on the books. This is the type of leadership that we have proved before. And when I say I want Wisconsin to the leader once again, it means taking those bold steps to meet this moment that we're in Everything we have to enjoy is truly for everyone. (13:37–13:45)

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Asserts that Wisconsin was the first state to enact anti-discrimination laws based on ability.

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