Op-Ed
Biden’s Recovery Plan Supports Communities of Color
His plan includes investments in housing, child care, jobs and small business.
Jul 31st, 2020 by County Executive David CrowleyBiden’s Climate Plan Is Smart Politics
And smart policy. The two should go hand in hand.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Spencer BlackCongressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill KaplanTrump Has Enormous “Emergency” Powers
1978 law gives president 123 statutory powers. He could round up a lot of people, a lot of groups.
Jul 27th, 2020 by Matt RothschildThe Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James RowenMore Water Infrastructure Funding Needed
Federal spending for water pipelines, sewage system, etc. is just one-eighth of what it was in 1970s.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Radhika Fox and Kevin ShaferBiden Needs a Smarter Jobs Platform
The presidential hopeful doesn't have a jobs program tailored to the 21st Century.
Jul 25th, 2020 by John TorinusWhy Vos and Fitzgerald Fear Fair Maps
Only 10% of legislative districts and 0% of congressional districts offer voters a real choice.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jay Heck, Wisconsin ExaminerState Law Punishes People With Disabilities
Vos-Walker law means disabled people who lose their job can’t get unemployment benefits.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Ken LonnquistPeople’s Maps Commission Seeks Fair Elections
Citizen members being selected, will oversee fair maps, end partisan gerrymandering.
Jul 21st, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff SmithBiden Can Win Wisconsin
His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Bill KaplanStop Denying Systematic Racism
It’s real and affects all our policies and institutions.
Jul 19th, 2020 by State Sen. Lena Taylor