Op-Ed
Wisconsin Needs $15 Minimum Wage
Raising the minimum wage would create jobs and support working families.
Jul 9th, 2021 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Grothman, Fitzgerald Dishonor State Heroes
Vote against removing Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol dishonors Civil War dead.
Jul 6th, 2021 by James Rowen
Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Inmates In Jail Have A Right To Vote
Unless they are felons. But state policies make it difficult for them to vote.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Robin Vos Isn’t Rightwing Enough?
Some Republicans seek to strip him of his Assembly Speaker position.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Examiner
Obamacare Is Safe. What’s Next?
ACA has survived court challenges and Biden has expanded it. Lowering drug costs should be next goal.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Joe Zepecki
State’s Research & Development Funding Surges
UW-Madison total up to $1.5 billion, MCW up to $250 million.
Jun 26th, 2021 by John Torinus
New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges
Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by John Torinus
GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
A Caregiver Shortage Faces ‘Silver Tsunami’
The work is hard, the pay poor. Biden’s American Jobs Plan could help.
Jun 19th, 2021 by Demetrica Shipp
The Fight To Save Kohler-Andrae State Park
Herb Kohler’s golf course would grab a huge chunk of it. Environmentalists are fighting this.
Jun 18th, 2021 by RT Both
