No Joy In Seeing Robin Vos Booed
Assembly Speaker is jeered at Republican convention. Why? For upholding state law.
May 23rd, 2022
How Would Proxmire View Chinese Genocide?
U.S. should heed his example and hold China accountable for human rights abuses.
Feb 28th, 2021
Media Buyouts Mean Less Local News
Hedge funds and big companies slashing staff, reducing coverage, hurting our democracy.
Feb 21st, 2021
Biden Needs to Stop Federal Executions
More executions in Trump’s last six months than in previous 56 years of the presidency.
Feb 8th, 2021
In Praise of Biden’s Press Secretary
Jennifer Psaki brings credibility — remember that? — back to the job.
Jan 28th, 2021
Richard Barnett Epitomizes Trump Mob
Angry, bare-chested and not the brightest bulb on the Christmas tree.
Jan 10th, 2021
Legislators Erect Illegal Christmas Tree
Capitol Police shut down Capitol rotunda and denied permit, but Republican legislators defy them.
Dec 13th, 2020
What’s the Magic Number for Robin Vos?
How many COVID-19 cases and deaths are needed before the Legislature takes action?
Nov 19th, 2020
Ron Johnson Is Not a Patriot
Rather than urging people to accept the voters’ choice, he sows division.
Nov 8th, 2020
Women Voters Will Save Our Republic
If they vote like they did in 2018, woe betide Donald Trump.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Trump Smears State Sen. Tim Carpenter
President’s attack on a legislator who was assaulted is truly despicable.
Jun 27th, 2020
Supreme Court Ruling a Huge LGBTQ Victory
Decision in Pride Month protects 8.1 million LGBTQ workers from discrimination.
Jun 15th, 2020
U.S. Needs an Infrastructure Plan
The dam failings in Michigan dramatize a pressing national concern.
May 24th, 2020
A Red County Questions Federal Effort
Our government could win WWII but can’t manufacture enough masks to protect us from a virus?
May 10th, 2020
Should Elected Officials Work the Polls?
Legally those not up for election can. And given the shortage of poll workers, their help is needed.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Ron Johnson Shows No Loyalty
Seems afraid to support his former aide in state Senate primary against Tom Tiffany.
Feb 18th, 2020
Food Cuts Could Hike Medical Costs
Studies show recipients of SNAP benefits are less likely to be hospitalized, reducing medical costs.
Jan 4th, 2020
Wisconsin Needs Gun Storage Laws
Nationally, children who get access to unsecured guns are killed more than once a week.
Oct 25th, 2019
Suicide Is a Public Health Issue
Steady increase in state’s suicide rate, yet legislative efforts to fund Suicide HOPELINE have failed.
Sep 20th, 2019
State Needs Republican Leadership on Guns
History is watching. Will Sen. Fitzgerald think beyond elections and consider what’s best for the state?
Aug 16th, 2019
Did Legislators Work Too Fast?
Apparently had no time to address issues like drunk driving and water pollution.
Jun 30th, 2019
Remembering the Vietnam War
Lessons in restorative justice from Kim Phúc, famed child photographed after napalm attack.
Jun 12th, 2019
Can Democrats Win Rural State Vote?
New York Times visits Colfax, WI, where Obama-Trump swing voters talk politics.
May 13th, 2019
True Colors Show In State Capitol
Scott Fitzgerald could learn from Russ Feingold on how America’s government should be run.
Apr 11th, 2019
Madison, Chicago Mayor Elections Matter
Historic victories by gay candidates in both cities will create role models for young people.
Apr 4th, 2019
Evers Takes Moral Stand on Border Wall
The governor rightly calls attention to the plight of children ripped from the parental bonds.
Mar 16th, 2019
Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry
Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue
Mar 8th, 2019
Recall National Guard From the Border
Walker sent troops to Mexican border, Evers should recall them. It’s a made-up crisis.
Feb 13th, 2019
The Sad Decline of UW-Stevens Point
Its elimination of liberal arts courses made the New York Times, hurts state’s education and democracy,
Jan 19th, 2019
Oh Happy Day, Evers Inaugurated
His kind, mild-mannered style is a balm for this state.
Jan 9th, 2019
Walker Failed to Lead on Election Night
Not giving a concession speech showed his lack of character. And not the first such failure.
Nov 16th, 2018
Foxconn UW Funding Good News
State needs more research and development at flagship university.
Sep 4th, 2018
Why Democrats Should Embrace Foxconn
It will lead to economic expansion and more good jobs for average Wisconsinites.
May 21st, 2018
Remembering Barbara Bush
Her warmth and friendliness will be missed by all Americans.
Apr 18th, 2018
Why Legislators Matter
And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.
Mar 26th, 2018
Ryan Finally Stands Up to Trump
Why he did it and what it shows about House Speaker's moral fiber.
Mar 8th, 2018
Johnson Won’t Tell Truth on Obamacare
Senator claims it’s hated, but ACA now has highest support, especially Trump voters.
Jan 15th, 2018
State’s Lax Gun Laws Export Crime
Wisconsin is a big contributor to gun crimes in Chicago.
Nov 5th, 2017
Tougher Laws Needed on Gun Stores
In one year alone, there were 377 burglaries of gun stores nationally.
Apr 12th, 2017
