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Holiday Schism
Lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol celebrated different holidays Monday.
Statehouse Republicans took to social media to celebrate Columbus Day.
“Today, we celebrate Columbus Day. Let's take a moment to reflect with gratitude on the courage and discoveries that helped lay the foundation of America. We should take pride in our nation’s history and in the spirit of exploration and bravery that has always propelled us forward,” Rep. Rick Gundrum, R-Slinger wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Democrats at the Capitol took their time to mark Indigenous People’s Day.
"Indigenous Peoples’ Day is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action. That honoring Native cultures means investing in Tribal communities, protecting clean water, and respecting treaty rights," Rep Francesca Hong, D-Madison, wrote. "Wisconsin’s future depends on truth, accountability, and solidarity. We must confront the harms of displacement, broken promises, and ongoing inequities with courage and care."
Rep. Ron Tusler, R-Harrison said Wisconsin needs to remember its “shared history” on Columbus Day.
“Columbus Day reminds us of humanity’s drive to explore and discover new horizons. It’s also a time to reflect on how our shared history, the triumphs and the hardships, continue to shape who we are as a nation today,” Tusler said on X.
Wisconsin continues to officially celebrate Columbus Day as a holiday, but Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order in 2019 that declares the second Monday in October, the same day as Columbus Day, as Indigenous People’s Day. He and Democrats in the state have celebrated it each year since.
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