News
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?
Nov 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Working against intolerance
Between the ruckus over a community center and inane rants of a minister in Florida, anti-Islam sentiment is on the rise. Not only is it hateful, it's un-American.
Sep 17th, 2010 by John Smart
America values free speech and faith – even if it’s misguided
Terry Jones has incited a firestorm towards America by planning to burn the Koran. He has the right to do it, but that doesn't mean it's right.
Sep 11th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Abandoned by FEMA, flood victims find a ray of hope
Common Council President Willie Hines saw two problems -- people left homeless by the flood and a swath of foreclosed properties -- and found a solution for both.
Sep 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Doing right by our most vulnerable citizens
After disturbing information came to light, the County Board started cleaning up the Mental Health Complex. Now they need to remove the censure of Lynn DeBruin.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Neumann – No ObamaCare, cut BadgerCare
It’s sketchy on details, but Republican Mark Neumann’s health reform agenda is more thorough than what other gubernatorial candidates have out there.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin turns 75
From its humble beginnings as a volunteer clinic in Milwaukee in 1935, PPWI has grown to become Wisconsin's largest provider of reproductive health care.
Aug 26th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
Democrats duke it out in assembly and senate races
Local assembly and senate primary races focus on Democratic credentials, job creation and MPS.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Blind justice flies the rainbow flag
George H.W. Bush appointee Chief Judge Vaughn Walker overturns Prop 8 under the crazy notion that the legality of marriage is not about values - it's about rights.
Aug 9th, 2010 by Will Durst
Religious freedom for all
Muslims wish to worship within blocks of Ground Zero. This is what America is about; to say otherwise is an affront to our Constitution and democratic values.
Aug 8th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Not pretty for 2011
Budget season is here and Tom Barrett still has some ideas for Milwaukee: maintain safety, fix the sewers, pay off debt and hold the tax levy flat. It won't be easy.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
“Wisconsin is not Arizona” — Milwaukee protests SB1070
Despite a federal judge's deft blow to Arizona's controversial immigration bill this week, the national day of protest went on. Words and photos from Ziedler Park.
Jul 31st, 2010 by Nicole Braunsdorf
