Gray Matter

• The not-so-guilty pleasures of Opening Day

  Apr 6th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  Different civilizations have developed all kinds of rituals for celebrating Spring but can any compare to the first day of the baseball season?

• Renewable energy is good for Wisconsin and America

  Apr 3rd, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  Opponents claim that a higher standard for renewable energy would wreck the state's economy but promoting wind and solar power creates jobs and is patriotic.

• The achievement gap is a disgrace

  Mar 31st, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  We teach our children about consequences, but nobody is being held accountable for the failure of Milwaukee's schools.

• Watching over the Pabst Brewery

  Mar 26th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  Joseph Zilber and Frederick Pabst are undoubtedly together watching with great interest what will become of the prominent land just north of the county courthouse.

• Joe Biden cuts to the chase

  Mar 24th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  History will give Barack Obama credit for passing health care reform but the Vice President delivered the day's most colorful soundbite.

• The endgame on health care reform

  Mar 19th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  The nation seems divided on health care reform, but doing nothing won't make anybody happy.

• Doyle calls on state businesses to spend their meeting dollars here

  Mar 18th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  Whether traveling for business or pleasure, staying in Wisconsin is good for your bottom line... and the state's.

• It’s time this train left the station

  Mar 10th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  A regional approach to southeastern Wisconsin's transit needs makes sense. Time will tell if the state legislature agrees.

• Barrett aims for the fence

  Mar 5th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  Ted Bobrow sits down with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to talk about his campaign to become Wisconsin's next governor

• Jobs announcements feel espléndido!

  Mar 4th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  New jobs are always welcome, but these recent announcements are particularly good news.

• Feingold stresses continued urgent need for health reform

  Mar 2nd, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  The Senator says he will even support reconciliation to pass it - as long as the rules are followed

• The illusory appeal of Ayn Rand

  Feb 24th, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

  Architect Howard Roark may be a heroic figure, but he's fictional. In the real world, government has an important role to play.