Casey Hoff

Recent Articles

Op Ed: Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis
Op Ed

Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis

Her fear mongering ads in Court of Appeals race mislead voters about jurisprudence and the Constitution.

Op Ed: Why to Vote No on Marsy’s Law
Op Ed

Why to Vote No on Marsy’s Law

Referendum proposal would undermine due process and the presumption of innocence.

Op Ed: Nygren Sentencing Shows Power of Addiction
Op Ed

Nygren Sentencing Shows Power of Addiction

Cassandra Nygren, daughter of Republican state Rep. John Nygren, sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Op Ed: Me-Too Yes, But Due Process, Too
Op Ed

Me-Too Yes, But Due Process, Too

The idea that it's okay if some innocent men are falsely accused is becoming dangerously popular.

Op Ed: Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?
Op Ed

Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?

Some legislators are considering such a bill. Bad idea.

Op Ed: Pardon Power Should Be Used Wisely
Op Ed

Pardon Power Should Be Used Wisely

Walker didn’t use if for eight years. How should Evers use it?

Op Ed: Policy Failed on School Guard Using N-Word
Op Ed

Policy Failed on School Guard Using N-Word

Madison school’s handling of black security guard shows absurdity of zero-tolerance policies.

Op Ed: Republican Reefer Madness
Op Ed

Republican Reefer Madness

Aping the old drug-scare film, they back invalidated theories on marijuana’s alleged harm.

Op Ed: Democrats Court Packing Plan Is Unwise
Op Ed

Democrats Court Packing Plan Is Unwise

Some presidential candidates support changing Supreme Court’s size. Why it's a bad idea.

Op Ed: Hagedorn’s Views on Gay Rights Matter
Op Ed

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.

Op Ed: Baraboo Photo Is Not About Nazism
Op Ed

Baraboo Photo Is Not About Nazism

It's about inadequate education. Survey found most millennials did not know what Auschwitz was.

Op Ed: Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair
Op Ed

Attack On Matt Flynn Is Unfair

Blaming lawyers for sins of their clients is simply wrong.

Op Ed: Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption
Op Ed

Brad Schimel Doesn’t Believe in Redemption

AG condemns award for rehabilitated lawyer and State Bar caves in to Schimel’s complaint.

Op Ed: Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech
Op Ed

Kooyenga and Freedom of Speech

Legislator taking down sign he disagreed with violates a bedrock American principle.

Op Ed: Recusal At Issue in High Court Race
Op Ed

Recusal At Issue in High Court Race

Screnock opposes recusal rule, even if he gets $1 million from group that brings cases to court.

Op Ed: More Prisons Won’t Reduce Crime
Op Ed

More Prisons Won’t Reduce Crime

Alternatives to prison for lesser offenders save taxes, lower crime.

Op Ed: Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot
Op Ed

Public Opposes Trump Crackdown on Pot

75% oppose Sessions’ proposal to prosecute pot users in states where it’s legal.

Op Ed: Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System
Op Ed

Trump Undermines U.S. Justice System

After undocumented immigrant he called an “animal” is found innocent, he attacks jury verdict.

Op Ed: Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem
Op Ed

Nygren, Sidener Dramatize Opioid Problem

Daughter of GOP legislator and former Democratic leader’s problems call for state response.

Op Ed: What We Need in a New Sheriff
Op Ed

What We Need in a New Sheriff

If Clarke leaves, what kind of sheriff should replace him?

Op Ed: Supreme Court Should Address Recusal Issue
Op Ed

Supreme Court Should Address Recusal Issue

State's top justices ignore voter concerns about campaign donations they get.

Op Ed: Texting While Driving Is Killing People
Op Ed

Texting While Driving Is Killing People

More dangerous than drunk driving, it's a growing cause of accidents in state, nation.