Gray Matter

The not-so-guilty pleasures of Opening Day

The not-so-guilty pleasures of Opening Day

Different civilizations have developed all kinds of rituals for celebrating Spring but can any compare to the first day of the baseball season?

Renewable energy is good for Wisconsin and America

Renewable energy is good for Wisconsin and America

Opponents claim that a higher standard for renewable energy would wreck the state's economy but promoting wind and solar power creates jobs and is patriotic.

The achievement gap is a disgrace

The achievement gap is a disgrace

We teach our children about consequences, but nobody is being held accountable for the failure of Milwaukee's schools.

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.

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.

Doyle calls on state businesses to spend their meeting dollars here

Doyle calls on state businesses to spend their meeting dollars here

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, staying in Wisconsin is good for your bottom line... and the state's.

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.

Barrett aims for the fence

Barrett aims for the fence

Ted Bobrow sits down with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to talk about his campaign to become Wisconsin's next governor

Jobs announcements feel espléndido!

Jobs announcements feel espléndido!

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

Feingold stresses continued urgent need for health reform

Feingold stresses continued urgent need for health reform

The Senator says he will even support reconciliation to pass it - as long as the rules are followed

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.