Commentary
Obama’s creed cred
A few years ago anybody who spoke badly of the President was immediately labeled a traitor and accused of coddling the terrorists with a back rub. Not any more.
Aug 31st, 2010 by Will Durst
Doing right by our most vulnerable citizens
After disturbing information came to light, the County Board started cleaning up the Mental Health Complex. Now they need to remove the censure of Lynn DeBruin.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
4th District candidates in the D.C. fray
Paul Morel challenges incumbent Gwen Moore, while Republicans decide between free-market conservative Dan Sebring and one-issue candidate Ken Lipinski.
Aug 26th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Mosquerade Party
There is only one decent reason a Mosque should be built 2 blocks from Ground Zero. It’s called the 1st Amendment. The one good reason not to? It's called grace.
Aug 23rd, 2010 by Will Durst
Feds should monitor insurance, John says
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tim John sees access to health care as a right, and the need for more government involvement in monitoring insurance rate increases.
Aug 23rd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Politicos clamor for a shot at the Number Two spot
A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans seek the voters attention in Wisconsin Lt. Governor's race but by and large, their platforms are the same. After wading through the rhetoric, I suggest throwing a dart.
Aug 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
We’re Not Colorblind
Come on, get real. Racism is as American as apple pie.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Donald Kaul
Boot camp discipline at heart of sheriff’s race
The jury is out on the effectiveness of jail-based boot camps. Attitudes may be adjusted, but is that enough?
Aug 18th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Fixing the economy, 12 jobs at a time
We didn’t learn anything new Monday. But Obama's appearance affords an opportunity to look at job creation, the bane of current global economic recovery efforts.
Aug 17th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Barrett would bring ‘adult leadership’ to health reform
The next governor will determine how health care reform unfolds in Wisconsin. The first of four interviews with the state's gubernatorial hopefuls on the subject.
Aug 16th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
swamp drainage detritus
Democrats may not have invented the circular firing squad, but you got to admit, they sure have perfected it.
Aug 16th, 2010 by Will Durst
Underground and on the air
MMSD dumps 2.1 billion gallons of combined sewage and storm water into Lake Michigan. But when we received 63 billion gallons of rain, was there any choice?
Aug 13th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
