Politics

Delay is no longer an option

Delay is no longer an option

Something needs to be done with the Hoan Bridge before the concrete chunks become too big for the nets. Save this Milwaukee icon now.

Why we celebrate

Why we celebrate

As you enjoy the three-day weekend, reflect on the rights and freedoms fought and won for 234 years ago.

Obama still campaigning after all these years

Obama still campaigning after all these years

President Barack Obama stops in Racine Wisconsin for kringle and to talk up the economic stimulus package, financial reform and education.

It’s time to go now!

It’s time to go now!

As Ronald Reagan once said, "Never attack a fellow party member." Not only has Mark Neumann alienated his allies in the GOP, he's run his campaign into the ground. It's time to go.

Politics as usual

Politics as usual

It's comforting to know that no matter how urgent the crisis facing the American people, our politicians will find ample time to grandstand.

GOP senate hopefuls: apples to apples
GOP senate hopefuls

apples to apples

Except for money and style, Ron Johnson and David Westlake are the same Republican candidate. Will Feingold be worried?

Board needs to focus on MPS, not Arizona

Board needs to focus on MPS, not Arizona

How is it appropriate for MPS to waste time on a resolution to boycott Arizona when its own roof is falling in? Conscientious objection, or PR smoke screen?

Cowboy Down

Cowboy Down

Mister President, you are many things. But Chief Executive of Butt Kicking is not what we hired you for.

Walker taking on two Democrats in race to Madison

Walker taking on two Democrats in race to Madison

Scott Walker will likely face off against Tom Barrett in November, but he is clearly running a campaign aimed straight at Jim Doyle.

Is this really the future of bus transit?

Is this really the future of bus transit?

Officials predict a $10.2 million budget shortage in 2011 which could lead to a 14 percent route reduction. It's time to save MCTS.

Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost

Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost

George Will's tribute to Ron Johnson in the Washington Post ignores the realities of Ron Johnson's Randian brand of "freedom."

The Third Gulf War

The Third Gulf War

BP’s sole object is protecting profit. Covering corporate butt. In the last six weeks, not a single word that has leaked out of their mouths has been true.