Politics
Black Souls Matter
Can challenging shows like ‘The Ballad of Emmett Till’ change how we think about race?
Nov 17th, 2015 by Joey GrihalvaTrains Carrying Oil Endanger Us
Oil train traffic has risen 5000% and often relies on crumbling train bridges.
Nov 17th, 2015 by Cheryl Nenn8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout
Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Steven WaltersHow Conservative States Use Expanded Medicaid
Montana, Arizona, Alaska and others saved on taxes by accepting federal dollars.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Jon PeacockWhy Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites
Since 2000, the death rate for this group has begun rising. Are there political causes?
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonGOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee
Protestors protested as Republican presidential candidates debated. So who won?
Nov 11th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyBill Forces 3-Year Wait for School Referendums
Fine print shows schools whose funding referendums fail must wait 3 years to relaunch.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Tamarine CorneliusHow Dark Money Will Rule Wisconsin
Two Republican bills about to pass could make this a vassal state of wealthy special interests.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee School Named After Ben Carson
The Benjamin Carson Academy of Science "fails to meet expectations." Remind you of anyone?
Nov 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne21% of Gas Tax Will Go to Repay Debt
Debt level has doubled in a decade, yet legislators approve plan.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Steven WaltersHow Sheriff Clarke Wrecked House of Correction
And how it’s been improved since he lost control.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Kit Murphy McNallyLegislature Must Act to Help Veterans
Because of long wait times for veterans, their mental health care needs are not met.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jon Erpenbach and Gordon Hintz