Commentary
the Pearl Harbor of the class war
Scott Walker dropped his bomb on the workers of Wisconsin. But the middle class is standing -- and ready to fight.
Feb 28th, 2011 by Tom Strini
Do we need unions? Should Obama defend same-sex marriage?
TCD's Jon Anne Willow and AM-620's Jeff Wagner take on these two questions today on TMJ-4's "What's Hot." What do you think?
Feb 24th, 2011 by Jon Anne Willow
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
Movies for Senators
Conservative guest commentator Rick Esenberg offers a roster of must-watch movies for senators on the lam.
Feb 21st, 2011 by Rick Esenberg
highlight, tweak, copy, paste
Liberal guest commentator James Rowen compares budget bill remarks from two Republican Senators. Are they speaking from the heart or reading cue cards?
Feb 21st, 2011 by James Rowen
100 Years of Reagan
Before we get all nostalgic over the Gipper's 100th birth anniversary, let us not forget that the Father of Modern Conservatism was not Saint Ronny.
Feb 16th, 2011 by Will Durst
Denial on de Nile
As the people of Egypt revolt against tyranny, Mubarak uses the largest arrow in a dictator's quiver - denial.
Feb 9th, 2011 by Will Durst
Boffo smash or miserable flop?
In terms of political theater, Obama's State of the Union address could best be described as a work-in-progress, managing to flummox critics and angels alike.
Feb 2nd, 2011 by Will Durst
The State of the Union Drinking Game!
Every time John Boehner cries, take a shot. For each mention of bipartisanship, take two shots. Who says the State of the Union address has to be all business?
Jan 25th, 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
White Out
Top-selling mag "Elle" is suspected to have dramatically lightened the skin of one of its cover models, furthering the harmful myth that whiter is better.
Jan 14th, 2011 by Erin Petersen
In the wake of Arizona tragedy, political rhetoric heats up
After a tragic shooting in Tuscon, commentators seem more concerned with placing blame than with the victims themselves. It's time to take a step back, people.
Jan 10th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
