Why to Vote No on Marsy’s Law
Referendum proposal would undermine due process and the presumption of innocence.
Mar 27th, 2020
Nygren Sentencing Shows Power of Addiction
Cassandra Nygren, daughter of Republican state Rep. John Nygren, sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Mar 2nd, 2020
Me-Too Yes, But Due Process, Too
The idea that it's okay if some innocent men are falsely accused is becoming dangerously popular.
Jan 22nd, 2020
Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?
Some legislators are considering such a bill. Bad idea.
Dec 26th, 2019
Pardon Power Should Be Used Wisely
Walker didn’t use if for eight years. How should Evers use it?
Dec 15th, 2019
Policy Failed on School Guard Using N-Word
Madison school’s handling of black security guard shows absurdity of zero-tolerance policies.
Oct 31st, 2019
Republican Reefer Madness
Aping the old drug-scare film, they back invalidated theories on marijuana’s alleged harm.
May 4th, 2019
Democrats Court Packing Plan Is Unwise
Some presidential candidates support changing Supreme Court’s size. Why it's a bad idea.
Mar 31st, 2019
Hagedorn’s Views on Gay Rights Matter
Judge’s past criticism of key Supreme Court ruling suggests he could oppose rights of same-sex couples.
Feb 18th, 2019
Baraboo Photo Is Not About Nazism
It's about inadequate education. Survey found most millennials did not know what Auschwitz was.
Nov 21st, 2018
Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair
Blaming lawyers for sins of their clients is simply wrong.
May 15th, 2018
Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption
AG condemns award for rehabilitated lawyer and State Bar caves in to Schimel’s complaint.
Apr 30th, 2018
Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech
Legislator taking down sign he disagreed with violates a bedrock American principle.
Apr 15th, 2018
Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
Screnock opposes recusal rule, even if he gets $1 million from group that brings cases to court.
Apr 2nd, 2018
More Prisons Won’t Reduce Crime
Alternatives to prison for lesser offenders save taxes, lower crime.
Mar 11th, 2018
Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.
Jan 6th, 2018
Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System
After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.
Dec 4th, 2017
Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem
Daughter of GOP legislator and former Democratic leader’s problems call for state response.
Oct 18th, 2017
What We Need in a New Sheriff
If Clarke leaves, what kind of sheriff should replace him?
Jun 2nd, 2017
Supreme Court Should Address Recusal Issue
State's top justices ignore voter concerns about campaign donations they get.
Mar 22nd, 2017
Texting While Driving Is Killing People
More dangerous than drunk driving, it's a growing cause of accidents in state, nation.
Jan 3rd, 2017
