Amend Rules to Choose Next UW President
UW Regents should revert to earlier, more collegial guidelines for search process that Republicans scrapped.
Jun 28th, 2020
Why UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020
Should College Students Avoid Debt?
If done wisely, borrowing money for college can be a wise investment.
Aug 27th, 2019
Making Insurance Fake Again
Trump and Walker plans let health insurers end coverage of pre-existing conditions, sell junk policies.
Sep 27th, 2018
UWM Is Suffering a Brain Drain
Talented faculty leaving. Business leaders and others should push for greater funding.
Jun 16th, 2018
Foxconn Deal Will Actually Lose Jobs
That $4 billion, if spent in usual fashion by state government, would create far more jobs.
May 11th, 2018
Regents Changing How UW Leaders Hired
“Business-like” approach reduces faculty peer review, threatens academic excellence.
Oct 23rd, 2017
Foxconn Multiplier Overstates New Jobs
The 2.7 economic multiplier is absurdly high. Here’s why.
Sep 2nd, 2017
Balanced Budget Amendment Is Dangerous
It removes deficit spending, a key tool to combat recessions and a depression.
Jul 3rd, 2017
Why Federal Election Study Needed
Trump’s Commission on Election Integrity could answer many important questions.
May 31st, 2017
Ronald Reagan Wasn’t a Ponzi Schemer
And Social Security isn’t a scam. Why Reagan supported and improved Social Security.
Sep 1st, 2016
You Are Losing Your University
No confidence vote warns public: the UWM you knew will be lost.
May 17th, 2016
To Fix Roads, Use Conservative Approach
Gas tax is user fee that works. Borrowing is an inefficient alternative.
Jan 25th, 2016
Why Tenure and Shared Governance Are Needed
Legislators' push for top-down management will damage UW System and chase away top faculty.
Jul 8th, 2015
How to Grow the State Economy
The proposed state budget, and last two budgets, are missing opportunities to grow Wisconsin’s economy.
Jun 4th, 2015
Don’t Change UW System’s Governance
There’s already an exodus of top faculty concerned about ending tenure.
Apr 12th, 2015
Walker Plan for UW System Could Backfire
Financial and academic reductions could actually result in fewer and less prepared workers for the rapidly changing workplace.
Apr 6th, 2015
How to Meet Waukesha’s Water Needs
A solution based on true market prices is the best way to go.
Oct 15th, 2013
