Op-Ed

Op Ed: Why Is Water Task Force Ignoring City?
Op Ed

Why Is Water Task Force Ignoring City?

State Water Quality Task Force will hold 11 public hearings, none in Milwaukee.

Op Ed: Enough of Divide-and-Conquer Politics
Op Ed

Enough of Divide-and-Conquer Politics

Once again Vos and Fitzgerald try to scapegoat Milwaukee.

Op Ed: The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
Op Ed

The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin

We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?

Op Ed: Prevailing Wage Laws Protect Middle Class
Op Ed

Prevailing Wage Laws Protect Middle Class

They also protect taxpayers from shoddy construction and lower quality work.

Op Ed: Remembering Justice Stevens
Op Ed

Remembering Justice Stevens

He died at age 99, but his dissent in Citizens United case lives on.

Op Ed: Obama-Trump Voters Key To Election
Op Ed

Obama-Trump Voters Key To Election

Signs of some deserting Trump, including state’s dairy farmers.

Op Ed: UW System Drives Wisconsin’s Economy
Op Ed

UW System Drives Wisconsin’s Economy

And returns $23 dollars for every $1 invested. Strong state support pays off.

Op Ed: State Needs Equal Pay Law for Women
Op Ed

State Needs Equal Pay Law for Women

Wisconsin Republicans repealed Equal Pay Enforcement Act in 2012.

Op Ed: Divided Government Created Good Budget
Op Ed

Divided Government Created Good Budget

Final state budget not perfect, but exemplified concept of checks and balances.

Op Ed: City Needs Less Charity, More Justice
Op Ed

City Needs Less Charity, More Justice

Common Ground leader Keisha Krumm reflects on her years in Milwaukee.

Op Ed: Milwaukee’s Latinos Will Make History Today
Op Ed

Milwaukee’s Latinos Will Make History Today

City hosts League of United Latin American Citizens' 90th annual national convention this week.

Op Ed: Foxconn’s Crystal Ball Looks Fuzzy
Op Ed

Foxconn’s Crystal Ball Looks Fuzzy

Company’s smaller footprint has business proponent Tim Sheehy lowering expectations.