Op-Ed
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 TorinusSupreme Court Ruling a Huge LGBTQ Victory
Decision in Pride Month protects 8.1 million LGBTQ workers from discrimination.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Gregory HumphreyBetter 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 DeeCommunity 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 MooreMilwaukee 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 ServiceSykes 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 TorinusVos Blames Immigrants for Pandemic
High rate of COVID-19 in Racine caused by “immigrant culture”, Assembly Speaker says.
Jun 11th, 2020 by James RowenWhy UWM Matters
It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?
Jun 10th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeJensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting
To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Matt RothschildAmerica’s Police State
20% of police served in the military, and tend to get more complaints of excessive force.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Jeffrey SommersDear Mr. Mayor
A young African American protester detained by police suffered serious injury. How will you handle this?
Jun 7th, 2020 by Judith HarwayUWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”
Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.
Jun 5th, 2020 by John Torinus