Op-Ed

Op Ed: Food Cuts Could Hike Medical Costs
Op Ed

Food Cuts Could Hike Medical Costs

Studies show recipients of SNAP benefits are less likely to be hospitalized, reducing medical costs.

Op Ed: Lessons Learned in 2019
Op Ed

Lessons Learned in 2019

It’s not divided government, it's shared government. Or should be.

Op Ed: Trump’s Most Formidable Foe?
Op Ed

Trump’s Most Formidable Foe?

Mike Bloomberg, a real billionaire running against an alleged one, could be a very tough opponent.

Op Ed: Losing Sheila’s Smile
Op Ed

Losing Sheila’s Smile

I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.

Op Ed: Birds Can Now Be Slaughtered
Op Ed

Birds Can Now Be Slaughtered

County tries to protect birds as Trump policies open door to wanton killing.

Op Ed: How Business Leaders Caused Black Poverty
Op Ed

How Business Leaders Caused Black Poverty

Union busting, opposition to minimum wage helped drive inequality.

Op Ed: Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?
Op Ed

Make It a Crime to Harass Referees?

Some legislators are considering such a bill. Bad idea.

Op Ed: A Love Letter to ‘Dairylandia’
Op Ed

A Love Letter to ‘Dairylandia’

Former Milwaukee Journal managing editor Steve Hannah’s new book celebrates “modest Wisconsin.”

Op Ed: It’s All About Black Milwaukee
Op Ed

It’s All About Black Milwaukee

2020 election spotlight on one group of voters in one city. What does it all mean?

Op Ed: Elections Commission Stands Up for Voters
Op Ed

Elections Commission Stands Up for Voters

By resisting judge’s order to purge voter rolls, state commission resists voter suppression.

Op Ed: County Officials Want to Pave Paradise
Op Ed

County Officials Want to Pave Paradise

Why Kletzsch Park riverside is a sacred place with Native American history that must be saved.

Op Ed: How to Pass Expanded Medicaid Bill
Op Ed

How to Pass Expanded Medicaid Bill

Evers needs to be more strategic with Republicans.