Op-Ed
Milwaukee’s Sewer System Is a Success Story
The massive system beats national benchmarks and is far stronger than 20 years ago.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Former City of Milwaukee DPW Commissioners Jeff Mantes, Jim Kaminski
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
MMSD’s Record Shows A Clear Path For Milwaukee’s Water Future
Former alderman Michael Murphy argues facts, not rhetoric, should guide the next MMSD contract and reforms.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Michael Murphy
Joel Brennan Will Be Ready on Day One To Be Governor
'He's the hardest worker I know,' says Tom Barrett, 'and running for all the right reasons.'
Jun 30th, 2026 by Tom Barrett
Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement
Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Martin Schreiber
Coal Is Not Beautiful, Clean or Cheap
Its increased use in Wisconsin could cause health problems.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jonathan Patz, Wisconsin Examiner
How Monopoly Power Killed a Key Milwaukee Industry
Anti-union mega corporations led to end of 150 years of meatpacking in Milwaukee.
May 26th, 2026 by Michael Rosen, Wisconsin Examiner
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Hurting Wisconsin
Rep. Robyn Vining says Wisconsinites are already paying the price for Trump law that slashes health spending.
May 21st, 2026 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
The Questions Wisconsin Reporters Are Not Asking Tom Tiffany
An election denier could be the GOP nominee for governor, yet basic accountability questions remain untouched.
May 15th, 2026 by Bill Christofferson
Wisconsin’s Utility Energy Crisis
Poorly regulated public monopolies have created overstretched, unevenly maintained power grid.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Isaiah Ness
Pete Buttigieg Comes to La Crosse
Democrat offers hope and urges 'the politics of courage' to western Wisconsin.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Ruth Conniff
Trump Administration Has Abandoned Local Governments
It's an earthquake, with a devastating impact on so many in Milwaukee.
Dec 28th, 2025 by Sup. Jack Eckblad
