Op-Ed
Fire & Police Commission Too Passive
Needs to review Milwaukee Police use of informants, coerced confessions, no-knock searches.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Paul Mozina, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceVos, Fitzgerald Scared of Gun Reforms
Scared bill could threaten reelection of some GOP legislators — and give Evers a win.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Needs Gun Storage Laws
Nationally, children who get access to unsecured guns are killed more than once a week.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Gregory HumphreyLet’s End the “Tampon Tax”
Bill targets inaccessibility of essential menstrual hygiene products in public restrooms.
Oct 25th, 2019 by Dane County Executive Melissa AgardLet’s Talk Honestly About Suicide
More than 50% are committed with guns. As a teen I could have been one of those statistics.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by Rep. Jonathan BrostoffState High Court Strips Lower Courts’ Power
Supreme Court ruling quietly constrains circuit courts' power to stop the enforcement of unconstitutional laws.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Jeffrey MandellMilwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision
Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.
Oct 21st, 2019 by State Rep. Daniel RiemerThe Legacy of Elijah Cummings
The late congressman’s career dramatizes how far black people have come in America.
Oct 19th, 2019 by State Sen. Lena TaylorLegislature Must Repair Damage to UW System
Funding cut 12% under Walker. UW System falling behind other states' universities.
Oct 17th, 2019 by Kim KohlhaasCelebrating The Neutron Economy
The Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center points the way to state’s new economy.
Oct 16th, 2019 by John TorinusOur Common Waters Are Threatened
We need actions — and political leaders — to protect the streams, lakes and rivers of Wisconsin.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Brenda Coley and Kirsten SheadEven Higher Wages Won’t Fill Open Jobs
Increase legal immigration as the reliable workforce dwindles.
Oct 10th, 2019 by John Torinus