Politics

View from the Waiting Room: Feds should monitor insurance, John says
View from the Waiting Room

Feds should monitor insurance, John says

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tim John sees access to health care as a right, and the need for more government involvement in monitoring insurance rate increases.

Primary Coverage: Politicos clamor for a shot at the Number Two spot
Primary Coverage

Politicos clamor for a shot at the Number Two spot

A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans seek the voters attention in Wisconsin Lt. Governor's race but by and large, their platforms are the same. After wading through the rhetoric, I suggest throwing a dart.

Primary Coverage: Democrats duke it out in assembly and senate races
Primary Coverage

Democrats duke it out in assembly and senate races

Local assembly and senate primary races focus on Democratic credentials, job creation and MPS.

We’re Not Colorblind

We’re Not Colorblind

Come on, get real. Racism is as American as apple pie.

Boot camp discipline at heart of sheriff’s race

Boot camp discipline at heart of sheriff’s race

The jury is out on the effectiveness of jail-based boot camps. Attitudes may be adjusted, but is that enough?

View from the Waiting Room: Barrett would bring ‘adult leadership’ to health reform
View from the Waiting Room

Barrett would bring ‘adult leadership’ to health reform

The next governor will determine how health care reform unfolds in Wisconsin. The first of four interviews with the state's gubernatorial hopefuls on the subject.

Waters and Rangel: swamp drainage detritus
Waters and Rangel

swamp drainage detritus

Democrats may not have invented the circular firing squad, but you got to admit, they sure have perfected it.

Clarke v. Moews should be November ballot

Clarke v. Moews should be November ballot

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke looks like a sure thing, but he has to face MPD Lt. Chris Moews in a race that pits the "Fox News Democrat" against a real Democrat.

Blind justice flies the rainbow flag

Blind justice flies the rainbow flag

George H.W. Bush appointee Chief Judge Vaughn Walker overturns Prop 8 under the crazy notion that the legality of marriage is not about values - it's about rights.

Lanterns for Peace

Lanterns for Peace

We set lanterns afloat in calm waters in remembrance and respect, and maybe as an apology for actions we were not even responsible for. Words and photos from Peace Action Wisconsin's Saturday event.

Religious freedom for all

Religious freedom for all

Muslims wish to worship within blocks of Ground Zero. This is what America is about; to say otherwise is an affront to our Constitution and democratic values.

Brother, can you spare a penny?

Brother, can you spare a penny?

Wisconsin schools are on life support and the "Pennies for Kids" sales tax campaign is simply a shot of penicillin to keep schools alive.