Park Falls looks to biofuels for alternative energy sources
The Flambeau River Biofuels plant will convert pulp and forest waste from a neighboring paper mill, providing renewable green energy and job growth in the region.
Apr 27th, 2011
The United Nations – and Wisconsin’s Role in the World
Scott Walker ends the Wisconsin's Citizen Commission on the U.N. Will this limit our global understanding?
Mar 21st, 2011
The Peace Corps at 50
With new cuts proposed in the federal budget, will civil service organizations like the Peace Corps be able to survive?
Mar 1st, 2011
Whither Education?
Wisconsin's schools are in a state of flux. As the state's political seats change hands, we must demand that education be a top priority.
Dec 27th, 2010
Hillary and me
John Smart recalls First Lady Hillary Clinton's warmth and unfailing courtesy with his students in Uzbekistan; excellent characteristics in a Secretary of State.
Dec 20th, 2010
World holiday traditions warm an American heart
John Smart shares his beloved Thanksgiving and Christmas traditions and picks up a few new ones while volunteering in Uzbekistan during the holidays.
Dec 3rd, 2010
A 21st Century United Nations? It’s about time
In 1945, five nations that fought against Axis powers in WWII were permanently assigned to the UN Security Council. 50 years later, does it still make sense?
Nov 12th, 2010
To the highest bidder?
If nothing else, this election proved that we must do something about campaign finance reform, lest we lose our better selves to political weaknesses.
Nov 6th, 2010
Get out the vote
Less than 50 percent of eligible U.S. voters are likely to show up to the polls. Don't let attack ads and political shenanigans deter you - every vote counts.
Oct 31st, 2010
Replacing Dave Obey?
Let's face it: nobody can "replace" Dave Obey. But we can elect a "work horse" instead of a "show horse" to our congressional seat.
Oct 26th, 2010
The 21st Century – are we ready for it?
Cuba, China, Egypt, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the United States -- if you're gay, you're not welcome in the military. Change is coming.
Oct 20th, 2010
Whose Chamber of Commerce is this anyway?
Should the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an organization supposedly dedicated to supporting small business, be so blatantly partisan?
Oct 12th, 2010
Whither our schools?
It behooves us all to demand of our candidates that they research school issues and propose meaningful reforms for Wisconsin.
Oct 8th, 2010
Obama in friendly territory
His speech - perhaps "performance" is a better description - on the UW campus was a true stemwinder, and the crowd responded with enthusiasm.
Sep 30th, 2010
Working against intolerance
Between the ruckus over a community center and inane rants of a minister in Florida, anti-Islam sentiment is on the rise. Not only is it hateful, it's un-American.
Sep 17th, 2010
Exchange students offer a connection to the global community
When I say that these bright young students are changing my life, I mean it. This is how our nation can take part in "new globalism."
Sep 3rd, 2010
