Politics
Let the battles begin
It's a big political year, but before we get to the president and possible gubernatorial recall, let's focus on some local races.
Jan 13th, 2012 by Patti Wenzel
Building urgency
Milwaukee city, county and community leaders gather to define race-related problems and urge action.
Jan 9th, 2012 by Candace Romano
by the numbers
CAMPAC restored, private security mostly eliminated, but Abele may veto budget that includes 2.3% tax levy increase.
Nov 8th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
Milwaukee coalition rallies against Wisconsin SB 207
New legislation would override County's "Ban the Box" and allow employers to refuse or terminate any convicted felon, regardless of relevance to the position.
Oct 31st, 2011 by Spencer Chumbley
Wearing my debate fatigues
Sound the alarm! A feverish America finds itself larynx-deep in the throes of a new epidemic: GOP debate fatigue.
Oct 26th, 2011 by Will Durst
Prom Queen Anguish
In politics, as in life, we mostly want what we can't have. Just ask the GOP as they desperately search for Mr. or Mrs. Right.
Oct 3rd, 2011 by Will Durst
Trickle up economics
Obama calls for Buffett Rule taxes on the rich, and the GOP dances the class war boogie all the way to the bank.
Sep 28th, 2011 by Will Durst
Have Wisconsin’s protests gone too far?
Has the time come for the protesters to move on?
Sep 26th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Hot Dog Time
America is broke and it'll take more than eating hot dogs to weather the tough times. Billboard space on the Washington Monument? A cover charge at the border? It's all on the table.
Sep 21st, 2011 by Will Durst
Norquist calls for ‘no more malls’
Former Milwaukee Mayor and New Urbanist John Norquist says there is hope for commercial revitalization in Brown Deer and the Northridge area.
Sep 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Citizens share their views of Milwaukee’s transit future
Transit cuts would alter trips and jeopardize job creation in suburban parts of Milwaukee County. Politicians pledge support and encourage citizen input.
Sep 15th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Red Meat Slam Dance
Frontrunners and challengers traded blows at the Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Library. Sanity, however, was not in attendance.
Sep 14th, 2011 by Will Durst
