Politics

Board needs to focus on MPS, not Arizona

Board needs to focus on MPS, not Arizona

How is it appropriate for MPS to waste time on a resolution to boycott Arizona when its own roof is falling in? Conscientious objection, or PR smoke screen?

Cowboy Down

Cowboy Down

Mister President, you are many things. But Chief Executive of Butt Kicking is not what we hired you for.

Walker taking on two Democrats in race to Madison

Walker taking on two Democrats in race to Madison

Scott Walker will likely face off against Tom Barrett in November, but he is clearly running a campaign aimed straight at Jim Doyle.

Is this really the future of bus transit?

Is this really the future of bus transit?

Officials predict a $10.2 million budget shortage in 2011 which could lead to a 14 percent route reduction. It's time to save MCTS.

Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost

Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost

George Will's tribute to Ron Johnson in the Washington Post ignores the realities of Ron Johnson's Randian brand of "freedom."

The Third Gulf War

The Third Gulf War

BP’s sole object is protecting profit. Covering corporate butt. In the last six weeks, not a single word that has leaked out of their mouths has been true.

Secret Weapon

Secret Weapon

Democrats have a secret weapon this November, and his name is Michael Steele -- the RNC chairman who's ruffled so many feathers that the fluttering excess could fill every hotel pillow case in Vegas.

State Republicans surprised as Leinenkugel shuts off his tap

State Republicans surprised as Leinenkugel shuts off his tap

After a one-month campaign, Leinenkugel steps aside and endorses Ron Johnson for GOP senate ticket

Barrett wants the job

Barrett wants the job

After months of campaigning under the radar, Barrett announces he wants to consolidate economic development, fix the fiscal mess and be the adult in Madison. Good Luck.

“Bone tired” Obey calls it quits

“Bone tired” Obey calls it quits

Democratic Congressman David Obey (WI 7th) won't run for re-election after 41 years in Washington, fulfilled after passing health care reform.

Walker wants to know what we want

Walker wants to know what we want

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker asked for input on the 2011 budget and the message was loud and clear – protect, improve and expand transit.

Middle Class Joe takes on Wall Street

Middle Class Joe takes on Wall Street

Corraling Wall Street bulls is the goal of the Middle Class Task Force and financial reform