Commentary

Clarke v. Moews should be November ballot

Clarke v. Moews should be November ballot

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke looks like a sure thing, but he has to face MPD Lt. Chris Moews in a race that pits the "Fox News Democrat" against a real Democrat.

Blind justice flies the rainbow flag

Blind justice flies the rainbow flag

George H.W. Bush appointee Chief Judge Vaughn Walker overturns Prop 8 under the crazy notion that the legality of marriage is not about values - it's about rights.

Religious freedom for all

Religious freedom for all

Muslims wish to worship within blocks of Ground Zero. This is what America is about; to say otherwise is an affront to our Constitution and democratic values.

Do this, don’t do that

Do this, don’t do that

The summer of 2010 shall henceforth be known as the Summer of Boycotts. But it's sort of a good thing.

Our grandchildren deserve better politicians

Our grandchildren deserve better politicians

A good number of Republicans said they were thinking of their grandchildren when they voted down climate change legislation. Apparently the kids like hot weather.

Afghanistan, our own spa-spangled bog

Afghanistan, our own spa-spangled bog

To say the Afghan War Diary reveals a disparity between public position and ground-level reality is like pointing out the difference between yoga and bayonets.

No Flyers, route reductions and fare increases in future

No Flyers, route reductions and fare increases in future

The Milwaukee County Transit Service proposes all of these measures to stay within the 2011 county budget constraints and goal to not raise the tax levy.

Blind, reckless or just plain mean?

Blind, reckless or just plain mean?

What is wrong with the GOP? They must see that reinforcing their stereotype as the Party Of The Rich is not a good idea. Or maybe not.

The battle over “Raw Love”

The battle over “Raw Love”

Ald.Donovan erupts and gets the whole city arguing over art vs. vandalism. TCD weighs in with the facts and visual arts writers Kat Murrell, Judith Ann Moriarty and Valerie J. Christell share their thoughts.

View from the Waiting Room: Troubling trends seen in teen drug use
View from the Waiting Room

Troubling trends seen in teen drug use

After a decade of consistent declines, national data for 2009 reflect noticeable increases in teens’ alcohol and drug use.

Delay is no longer an option

Delay is no longer an option

Something needs to be done with the Hoan Bridge before the concrete chunks become too big for the nets. Save this Milwaukee icon now.

Downtown development plans seek connections

Downtown development plans seek connections

City planners want to restore the essence of grandeur to Wisconsin Avenue and connect the many boroughs of downtown, to create a sense of place and solidify Downtown Milwaukee as a statewide destination.