Commentary

Pointing fingers in the interchange blame game

Pointing fingers in the interchange blame game

Walker, Barrett, Doyle, bureaucracy -- and Milwaukee county residents -- are all to blame for the inconvenience on our roadways.

Watching over the Pabst Brewery

Watching over the Pabst Brewery

Joseph Zilber and Frederick Pabst are undoubtedly together watching with great interest what will become of the prominent land just north of the county courthouse.

Joe Biden cuts to the chase

Joe Biden cuts to the chase

History will give Barack Obama credit for passing health care reform but the Vice President delivered the day's most colorful soundbite.

Thanks for your philanthropy and vision, Joe

Thanks for your philanthropy and vision, Joe

With Joseph Zilber's passing the entire community loses a benefactor, but his vision and contributions will live on with future generations of Milwaukeeans

The endgame on health care reform

The endgame on health care reform

The nation seems divided on health care reform, but doing nothing won't make anybody happy.

Can privatization save our parks?

Can privatization save our parks?

Scratch the surface of Milwaukee Parks' recent gold medal and you'll find a rotting foundation.

So shut up and vote!

So shut up and vote!

When health care reform fails, it will be squarely on the shoulders of Democrats who can't agree - or buy off enough votes to get it passed.

ADversary: Really, Lindsay?
ADversary

Really, Lindsay?

On Wednesday, besmirched child star Lindsay Lohan filed suit against E-Trade for allegedly using her likeness in an ad that aired during the Super Bowl. Now she wants $100 million.

Time for a hot cup of political joe

Time for a hot cup of political joe

The Coffee Party movement has civil discourse on the menu, but room for tea if wanted. Need a cup? Stop at Alterra Cafe on March 13.

It’s time this train left the station

It’s time this train left the station

A regional approach to southeastern Wisconsin's transit needs makes sense. Time will tell if the state legislature agrees.

Jobs announcements feel espléndido!

Jobs announcements feel espléndido!

New jobs are always welcome, but these recent announcements are particularly good news.

ADversary: Whopper in Paradise
ADversary

Whopper in Paradise

There's nothing like a flame-broiled burger, framed by palm trees and glaring at you from the freeway.