Op-Ed

Op Ed: ‘Sanctuary Counties’ Violate Constitution
Op Ed

‘Sanctuary Counties’ Violate Constitution

Northern Wisconsin county’s declaration on gun rights conflicts with state, federal laws.

Op Ed: Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS
Op Ed

Warren Plan Gives Needed Help to MPS

Would mean a massive new federal investment in public schools.

Op Ed: The N Word Still Hurts
Op Ed

The N Word Still Hurts

The word brought national headlines, pain and confusion to Wisconsin.

Op Ed: Evers Should Get Religion on Open Records
Op Ed

Evers Should Get Religion on Open Records

Recent statements and foot dragging by governor’s staff raise questions about transparency.

Op Ed: St. Joe’s Should Sign Community Benefits Agreement
Op Ed

St. Joe’s Should Sign Community Benefits Agreement

Ascension's non-profit hospital is last such institution on North Side and services are badly needed.

Op Ed: Senator Baldwin Fights for Retirees
Op Ed

Senator Baldwin Fights for Retirees

Her bill rescues Central States Pension Fund, which covers 400,000 workers, including 25,000 in this state.

Op Ed: Poverty for Senior Citizens Rising
Op Ed

Poverty for Senior Citizens Rising

Costs of housing and health care driving up elderly poverty. Are there solutions?

Op Ed: Good Signs on Affordable Housing
Op Ed

Good Signs on Affordable Housing

Activist groups creating programs, politicians embracing change. Can we build on this momentum?

Op Ed: Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed
Op Ed

Why City Pedestrian Plan Is Needed

Includes ways to improve pedestrian safety. Mayor and council should make this a priority.

Op Ed: Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms
Op Ed

Cross Exit Opens Door to UW Reforms

Find leader from outside academia to take fresh look, transform UW System.

Op Ed: State Needs to Restrict Billboards
Op Ed

State Needs to Restrict Billboards

They degrade Wisconsin scenery and are unnecessary in digital world.

Op Ed: Everyone Deserves Clean Water
Op Ed

Everyone Deserves Clean Water

Evers, Democrats back a comprehensive agenda. We want to work with Republicans on this.