Politics
Yes, Virginia, Some Men Are Pigs
Berlusconi. Edwards. Strauss-Kahn. The Governator. What's the deal with male politicians these days? Sure, power is an aphrodisiac, but have they lost their minds?
May 25th, 2011 by Will Durst
Prosser wins; Kloppenburg has to make a decision
After a 6-week recount, Justice David Prosser is declared the winner by a margin of over 7,000 votes. But once again, the ball is in Kloppenburg's court.
May 24th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Here’s what’s in the bill
Supporters say it will bring integrity to the voting process, while opponents fear it will disenfranchise voters. But there's more to AB7 than meets the eye.
May 19th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Run, Newt, Run!
Newt Gingrich will run for the presidency in 2012. For every analyst, pundit, and satirist everywhere, allow me to say: Hooray! Thank you, sir. May I have another?
May 18th, 2011 by Will Durst
Women respond to Gov. Walker’s budget proposals
Forty percent of Walker's budget cuts target programs that primarily serve women and children. Elected officials, working mothers and women's advocates weigh in.
May 16th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Senator Herb Kohl to retire after current term
"I will not seek another term as your senator, but in the next 19 months I will see that the people of the state are well served." Who will take his place?
May 13th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Making a Statement with Our Tractors
If Wisconsin's public-sector workers lose their collective bargaining rights, then dairy farmers will lose as well.
May 10th, 2011 by Joel Greeno
Walker’s expansion of school choice moves forward
The Joint Finance Committee voted to lift enrollment limits and add new schools to the Milwaukee Parental School Choice program. Will it hurt or help education?
May 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Legislative committee recommends cuts to WI Arts Board
Joint Finance Committee makes smaller fiscal cuts but still moves Wisconsin Arts Board oversight to Tourism and reduces support
May 5th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
In Wisconsin, a recall of historic proportions
Since 1913, only 13 state office recalls have been successful nationwide. Will Wisconsin add another nine this summer?
May 3rd, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
And the recount begins
If you're expecting to see images reminiscent of Florida 2000, you're out of luck. Just canvassers making piles for Prosser and Kloppenburg, no hanging chads in sight.
Apr 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Hiccuping Volcanoes
Gotta love The Right. They try to stick to the issues, but moral indignation gets the best of them. Never mind the deficit; the wages of sin must first be paid.
Apr 27th, 2011 by Will Durst
