Commentary

Board does little to save teaching positions

Board does little to save teaching positions

Kids, teachers sacrificed in MPS budget as board prepares for Dr. Gregory Thornton

Racism, really?

Racism, really?

When did a man with an afro become a sign of racism? When it is connected with a bar that burned Obama in effigy. Give me a break!

Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost

Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost

George Will's tribute to Ron Johnson in the Washington Post ignores the realities of Ron Johnson's Randian brand of "freedom."

Photo Gallery: Memorial Day Parade and Service in Milwaukee
Photo Gallery

Memorial Day Parade and Service in Milwaukee

Images from Monday's downtown parade and ceremony honoring those who have served and sacrificed for America.

View from the Waiting Room: Changing hearts and minds for better health
View from the Waiting Room

Changing hearts and minds for better health

Scientists at UW-Madison are leading groundbreaking research into how transforming the mind can change the brain and body.

Selling girlfriendship

Selling girlfriendship

Through boyfriends, husbands, kids and parents, your girlfriends are always there and they're good for you too!

Secret Weapon

Secret Weapon

Democrats have a secret weapon this November, and his name is Michael Steele -- the RNC chairman who's ruffled so many feathers that the fluttering excess could fill every hotel pillow case in Vegas.

State Republicans surprised as Leinenkugel shuts off his tap

State Republicans surprised as Leinenkugel shuts off his tap

After a one-month campaign, Leinenkugel steps aside and endorses Ron Johnson for GOP senate ticket

View from the Waiting Room: How far will the boss go to make you shape up?
View from the Waiting Room

How far will the boss go to make you shape up?

Some companies are using tough love to convince workers to get fit.

Free speech isn’t always smart speech

Free speech isn’t always smart speech

The burning of Barack Obama's effigy at a West Allis bar is political speech, but not necessarily smart speech.

Manhattan Flannel

Manhattan Flannel

There they go again. The Democrats, that is.

View from the Waiting Room: Women can’t afford to put off cancer screenings
View from the Waiting Room

Women can’t afford to put off cancer screenings

Doctors and scientists may disagree over what age and how often women should get mammograms. But everyone agrees early detection of breast cancer saves lives.