Op-Ed
If Not Now, When?
Never has America been more poised for change. Do more. Say more. Keep the pressure on.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by George Hinton
The Banality of State Sen. Luther Olsen
Retiring Republican moderate has rolled over repeatedly for the most extreme GOP ideas and politicians.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Briggs & Stratton Execs Get Millions
Even as employee who pushed for more pandemic protections in workplace has died from virus.
Jun 21st, 2020 by James Rowen
Why Honor Confederate Leaders?
Would we honor Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, who led the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Jun 21st, 2020 by Spencer Black
What It’s Like to Be Transgender
You live every day knowing that being different could mean harassment, abuse, even death.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jessica Katzenmeyer
Extend Act 10 to Cover Police
Law restricting collective bargaining rights exempted police. Including them could make cops more accountable.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Will Flanders and Cori Petersen
Pick Tommy for Interim UW President
System in disarray, needs a firm hand — and a friend. Tommy Thompson would be ideal.
Jun 16th, 2020 by John Torinus
Supreme Court Ruling a Huge LGBTQ Victory
Decision in Pride Month protects 8.1 million LGBTQ workers from discrimination.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
Better Than Breier Isn’t Good Enough
Milwaukee Police aren’t using bullets and billy clubs on protesters. But that’a low bar by which to measure improvement.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee
Community Health Centers Need Funding
Vitally needed to provide health care to poor and uninsured. More federal funding needed.
Jun 14th, 2020 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests
Powerful black and brown protests in 1960s, 1970s can inspire marchers today.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Antonio Ramirez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sykes Must Be Smiling at Trump’s Slump
Talk radio’s scourge of the left now one of Trump’s notable opponents.
Jun 12th, 2020 by John Torinus
