Commentary
Feingold appeals to voters on both sides
TCD Associate News Editor Patti Wenzel and contributor John Smart rarely agree, but when it comes to Russ Feingold they're of one mind.
Sep 13th, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
America values free speech and faith – even if it’s misguided
Terry Jones has incited a firestorm towards America by planning to burn the Koran. He has the right to do it, but that doesn't mean it's right.
Sep 11th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
The race to watch
GOP rivals Scott Walker and Mark Neumann are neck and neck as the primary vote draws near. Tom Barrett can sit back and watch the fun.
Sep 9th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Setting the record straight
In the spirit of preserving truth and justice, I offer up the following falsehoods - believed to be true by many bewildered Americans -along with corrections.
Sep 8th, 2010 by Donald Kaul
Obama announces $50 billion economic recovery plan
Obama wants to invest this latest chunk of change into infrastructure to provide instant jobs and create long-term growth. But don't call it a stimulus.
Sep 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Walker camp vague on health care
Walker's health care agenda calls for “market-based solutions like competition and tax incentives,” but goes into little detail beyond those generalities.
Sep 6th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Abandoned by FEMA, flood victims find a ray of hope
Common Council President Willie Hines saw two problems -- people left homeless by the flood and a swath of foreclosed properties -- and found a solution for both.
Sep 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Happy Labor Day
One day to celebrate true American heroes. The ones who keep democracy alive and shaking and moving and growing -- you and me.
Sep 5th, 2010 by Will Durst
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 by John Smart
Eeny, meeny, miny, mo
Ron Johnson has the name recognition, but the Wisconsin GOP Senate primary is a not much of a battle. Pick and choose.
Sep 2nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Does Milwaukee need another “gentleman’s club”?
Is it an economic boost or anti-woman flesh pandering? As we wait for the Common Council to vote, Patti Wenzel and Ryan Findley weigh out the pros and cons.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Much ado about non-news stories
Every August, real news slows to a trickle. Even real journalists are forced to join Fox News in concentrating on some mini-scandal. This year was no exception.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Donald Kaul
