Murphy’s Law
The Plague of Urban Evictions
New Yorker reports on evictions of poor renters in Milwaukee. The numbers are shocking.
Feb 9th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Will Bill Privatize Water Utilities?
Proposed law opens door to companies like Aqua America running local water utilities.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Myth of Democratic Gerrymandering
They all did it in Wisconsin, Republicans declare. Just ask Christian Schneider.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Lonely Journey of Mark Borkowski
New alderman’s crazed comments leave him only (and barely) the police union's support.
Jan 21st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Student Debt Is Soaring
It rose 74% in 10 years, faster than all but six states. What is Walker's solution?
Jan 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Has Mayor Barrett Accomplished?
After nearly 12 years in office, his impact can be seen -- if you look hard.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Secretive Governing Style
Since he was County Executive, Walker has devised ever more ways to operate in secret.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Man Who Cried Anti-Semitism
How the media amplified dumb attack on public sculpture and why Shorewood took it down.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Great News for Grand Avenue Mall
A smart new team of local owners is poised to revive the mall and W. Wisconsin Ave.
Dec 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Do Millennials Oppose the Streetcar?
Not really, but a new survey is fueling misunderstandings. What do millennials really want?
Dec 15th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Did Karl Kopp Let Historic Building Rot?
Unique 1871 building on river was “irreplaceable.” Bauman blames Kopp for its destruction.
Dec 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
