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Holding the GOP accountable

Holding the GOP accountable

After a midterm sweep, GOP leaders have adopted "A Pledge to America" to reform government over the next two years. Let's hold them to their promises.

A 21st Century United Nations? It’s about time

A 21st Century United Nations? It’s about time

In 1945, five nations that fought against Axis powers in WWII were permanently assigned to the UN Security Council. 50 years later, does it still make sense?

Remembering our veterans — every day

Remembering our veterans — every day

You probably work with a veteran, or perhaps have one in your family. Take a moment to say thank you to them today and every day. They deserve it.

Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?

Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?

As the county board proposes a 2.4% tax increase, one supervisor asks to close the pools and park the buses to stem the impending crisis.

Durst: Democracy’s Labor Pains
Durst

Democracy’s Labor Pains

Yeah, the GOP did well. After a change in Administrations, the minority party won a bunch of House seats in the midterm election. It's nothing new. Calm down.

High-speed rail stalls in Wisconsin

High-speed rail stalls in Wisconsin

The Republican mid-term sweep calls the future of national high speed rail into question. Patti Wenzel weighs in on (in her view) the good news.

“Backward” – Wisconsin’s new motto for health care?

“Backward” – Wisconsin’s new motto for health care?

The View From Here: At least one prominent Republican, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, thinks his party should rethink its plan to repeal health reform.

Election 2010: To the highest bidder?
Election 2010

To the highest bidder?

If nothing else, this election proved that we must do something about campaign finance reform, lest we lose our better selves to political weaknesses.

Election 2010: Hang on, it’s a Republican tidal wave
Election 2010

Hang on, it’s a Republican tidal wave

In Wisconsin, the GOP are awash in victory. But will Walker and Johnson sink or swim? And what is Russ Feingold planning for 2012?

Will Durst: Don’t vote
Will Durst

Don’t vote

If voting were actually effective, they would have been made it illegal by now, so just stay home today. It's not like one vote counts anyway, right?

Vote.

Vote.

TCD won't tell you which candidates to choose - you're smart enough to make your own decisions. We just want you to vote, plain and simple.

The View From Here: ACO — the new buzz word in health care
The View From Here

ACO — the new buzz word in health care

A new type of reform holds doctors and hospitals accountable, and some experts say it can help fix our health care system. But will politicians it "rationing?"