Commentary

Talk Radio in a civil society

Talk Radio in a civil society

Scientists have learned that politics is about finding stuff that makes us feel good. But at this very moment, our politics manifests a partisanship that slouches toward pathology.

We won’t get fooled again

We won’t get fooled again

While the Health Care Summit looks like bipartisanship, it's just more of Obama's business as usual where meaningful reform is concerned.

The illusory appeal of Ayn Rand

The illusory appeal of Ayn Rand

Architect Howard Roark may be a heroic figure, but he's fictional. In the real world, government has an important role to play.

Don’t sweat it, Russ

Don’t sweat it, Russ

Feingold's best bet for re-election: Tommy Thompson entering - or not entering - the race.

Style Points

Style Points

Vancouver Olympics produces some chilly and perhaps unfair scoring practices. Or, at least chatter about it.

Doyle’s green dream is our nightmare

Doyle’s green dream is our nightmare

The Clean Energy Jobs Act is more frightening than any Audi ad ever made.

Educational carrot and stick

Educational carrot and stick

Obama provides hope for MPS with NCLB reforms; state takes it back along with Title I money.

ADversary: That was it?
ADversary

That was it?

TCD's Erin Lee Petersen introduces a new column that analyzes the advertising we consume on a daily basis - beginning with the most hotly debated ad in Super Bowl history.

An inauspicious start to Black History Month

An inauspicious start to Black History Month

Most people would like to live in a world where race doesn't matter. In the meantime, let's open our eyes to the world as it is.

Another local voice goes silent

Another local voice goes silent

The loss of "Morning Magazine" on WMCS 1290-AM silences Milwaukee's urban talk radio.

Changing Times: Obama’s presidency one year in
Changing Times

Obama’s presidency one year in

Author Chris Beem examines the first year of Obama's presidency and provides a helpful guide to understanding his modus operandi.

Brown victory is a brake on health care reform

Brown victory is a brake on health care reform

Scott Brown's five-point victory for Massachusetts Senate seat is a referendum on health care reform. The Dems should listen.