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Q&A: Paul Schmitz, CEO of Public Allies
Q&A

Paul Schmitz, CEO of Public Allies

Paul Schmitz founded Public Allies Milwaukee in 1993 and became the organization's national CEO in 2000. His new book is called "Everyone Leads."

Bad Democrat: Call it now – It’s got to be Obey
Bad Democrat

Call it now – It’s got to be Obey

David Obey isn't perfect, but he's effective with both parties. And in a heated Wisconsin recall election, what could be more important?

Winners and losers: TCD’s week in review (12/22/11)
Winners and losers

TCD’s week in review (12/22/11)

Frankenbuses, Solidarity Singers, Bike the Hoan, Tom Barrett and Chris Abele, Jim Sensenbrenner and Michelle Obama's posterior, and so much more.

Durst: Weasel Boy versus Plastic Man
Durst

Weasel Boy versus Plastic Man

Barring a second bout of primary puppy love, the race for the GOP Presidential nomination is down to the Newtster and Mittens, and the gloves are off.

Mining for compromise: Bill favors GTac, promises new jobs
Mining for compromise

Bill favors GTac, promises new jobs

Last week's public hearing in Milwaukee drew big crowds. What the law really means, and how it could impact the state.

TCD’s weekly winners and losers (12/16/11)

TCD’s weekly winners and losers (12/16/11)

Hunger Task Force, the ACLU, BadgerCare, and Ryan Braun highlight our weekly list.

Moving forward: Roundy’s plan to go public
Moving forward

Roundy’s plan to go public

Roundy's operates 60 stores in the city of Milwaukee, making it the company's largest market. Industry experts weigh in on the plan to go public.

Durst: Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2011
Durst

Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2011

Who gets the prize of being number one? Occupy Wall Street? Rick Perry's debate woes? Or could it be cheating politicians Anthony Weiner and Herman Cain?

Bad Democrat: Education, education, education
Bad Democrat

Education, education, education

We are engaged – right now – in a global race to see which nation will be the brain trust for the 21st century, and we’re losing.

Big changes in store for East Library

Big changes in store for East Library

Milwaukee's East Library on North Avenue will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-use building that will include retail, apartments and parking.

TCD’s winners and losers

TCD’s winners and losers

The Green Bay Packers, Gov. Scott Walker, Rep. Paul Ryan, LGBT rights and access at the state Capitol in Madison highlight our weekly list.

‘Our Next Generation’: Bridging the gap in 53208
‘Our Next Generation’

Bridging the gap in 53208

In one of the city's most troubled areas, 'Our Next Generation' provides one-on-one tutoring and much needed support to elementary and high school students.