Commentary
Holding the GOP accountable
After a midterm sweep, GOP leaders have adopted "A Pledge to America" to reform government over the next two years. Let's hold them to their promises.
Nov 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
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 by John Smart
Remembering our veterans — every day
You probably work with a veteran, or perhaps have one in your family. Take a moment to say thank you to them today and every day. They deserve it.
Nov 11th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?
As the county board proposes a 2.4% tax increase, one supervisor asks to close the pools and park the buses to stem the impending crisis.
Nov 10th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Democracy’s Labor Pains
Yeah, the GOP did well. After a change in Administrations, the minority party won a bunch of House seats in the midterm election. It's nothing new. Calm down.
Nov 9th, 2010 by Will Durst
High-speed rail stalls in Wisconsin
The Republican mid-term sweep calls the future of national high speed rail into question. Patti Wenzel weighs in on (in her view) the good news.
Nov 8th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
“Backward” – Wisconsin’s new motto for health care?
The View From Here: At least one prominent Republican, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, thinks his party should rethink its plan to repeal health reform.
Nov 8th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
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 by John Smart
Hang on, it’s a Republican tidal wave
In Wisconsin, the GOP are awash in victory. But will Walker and Johnson sink or swim? And what is Russ Feingold planning for 2012?
Nov 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Don’t vote
If voting were actually effective, they would have been made it illegal by now, so just stay home today. It's not like one vote counts anyway, right?
Nov 2nd, 2010 by Will Durst
Vote.
TCD won't tell you which candidates to choose - you're smart enough to make your own decisions. We just want you to vote, plain and simple.
Nov 2nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
ACO — the new buzz word in health care
A new type of reform holds doctors and hospitals accountable, and some experts say it can help fix our health care system. But will politicians it "rationing?"
Nov 1st, 2010 by Julie Sneider
