Politics

The Chatter: The Voter Suppression Game
The Chatter

The Voter Suppression Game

Both parties are devising strategies to discourage voting. But Republicans are using government power.

Durst: The Bain of his electorial existence
Durst

The Bain of his electorial existence

The closer we get to the 2012 presidential election, the more questions arise about Mitt, his employment history and the whereabouts of his tax returns.

Murphy’s Law: Why Photo ID is Dead
Murphy’s Law

Why Photo ID is Dead

The Republican law will never become legal, because of Wisconsin’s unique constitution

Durst: The Care Less Party
Durst

The Care Less Party

The GOP tried to set off some indoor fireworks in July by voting to repeal Obama Care. Problem is, they've already cast the same vote 32 other times.

A voice leaves Madison

A voice leaves Madison

Rep. Tamara Grigsby battled "grave" illness and returned to Madison. She is stepping down at the end of her term, but her passion for social justice endures.

Murphy’s Law: Why Walker Won’t Compromise
Murphy’s Law

Why Walker Won’t Compromise

He now says he will bring us together. But don’t bet on it.

TCD’s Winners & Losers: FINAL Recall Election Edition
TCD’s Winners & Losers

FINAL Recall Election Edition

The votes have been counted and the results are in: Scott Walker is still Wisconsin's Governor, the first in U.S. history to survive a recall election.

Murphy’s Law: The Farley Fiasco
Murphy’s Law

The Farley Fiasco

Is the County board punishing Abele’s aide Patrick Farley for whistle blowing?

Bill Clinton campaigns with Barrett at Pere Marquette Park

Bill Clinton campaigns with Barrett at Pere Marquette Park

Clinton comes to speak, stays to talk, greeting hundreds after his 18-minute speech at a downtown campaign rally with Tom Barrett. Photo gallery by Lacy Landre.

PODCAST: First time voters take to the polls
PODCAST

First time voters take to the polls

Mark Metcalf talks with six high school students, who will cast their very first votes in the historic recall election on June 5.

A closer look at buzzworthy documentary “As Goes Janesville”

A closer look at buzzworthy documentary “As Goes Janesville”

Michael Horne takes a closer look at the documentary "As Goes Janesville" at an advance screening and fundraising event for the film at Discovery World.

Wisconsin Recall Election: The Final Week
Wisconsin Recall Election

The Final Week

TCD has compiled all things Wisconsin recall from all across the web. Today's update comes with more than 100 new links. Plus: real-time updates with everything #wirecall on Twitter.