Op-Ed
Trump 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 TaylorMike Pence’s Unreality Show
The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerFederal CARES Act Shows Racial Bias
Nearly twice as much funding for mostly white UW-Madison students than for mostly minority MATC students.
Jul 18th, 2020 by Michael Rosen and Barbara TolesDon’t Expand I-94
Gov. Evers is wrong. It won’t help economy, will waste money and increase pollution.
Jul 18th, 2020 by James Davies