News & Views
Trickle up economics
Obama calls for Buffett Rule taxes on the rich, and the GOP dances the class war boogie all the way to the bank.
Sep 28th, 2011 by Will Durst
“Interrupters” panel discussion
It's a conversation that's not always easy, but with "The Interrupters" getting things started, Milwaukee leaders sat down to discuss inner city violence at Marquette University.
Sep 27th, 2011 by Dan Shafer
Hot Dog Time
America is broke and it'll take more than eating hot dogs to weather the tough times. Billboard space on the Washington Monument? A cover charge at the border? It's all on the table.
Sep 21st, 2011 by Will Durst
Red Meat Slam Dance
Frontrunners and challengers traded blows at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Library. Sanity, however, was not in attendance.
Sep 14th, 2011 by Will Durst
Can you spare a nickel for open government?
WisconsinEye lets us view government in action, but it's not available on Milwaukee-area cable. Tell cable providers that you want access to your government now.
May 30th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Education is the key to Milwaukee’s future
Five of Milwaukee's business, political and education leaders discuss the future of the city and how education plays a vital role in the growth and prosperity of the region.
May 20th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker’s expansion of school choice moves forward
The Joint Finance Committee voted to lift enrollment limits and add new schools to the Milwaukee Parental School Choice program. Will it hurt or help education?
May 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Bin Laden dead; Justice has been done
President Obama announces Osama bin Laden has been killed and the US Military has custody of the body.
May 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Sumi upholds temporary restraining order through May 23
Three options: Give proper notice and vote again; Republican defendants break immunity and testify or just remain under the TRO. What do you think will happen?
Apr 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
One man’s pork is another man’s paycheck
While Left and Right bristle and posture in public over the federal budget, Obama remains confident he can find common ground with the GOP in private.Good Luck.
Feb 22nd, 2011 by Will Durst
Common Council approves Marriott development
An super-majority vote eliminates remaining barriers to development of the new downtown hotel.
Jan 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
TCD’s top news stories of 2010
TCD's picks for the news stories from 2010 that affected us most profoundly
Jan 3rd, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
