Op-Ed

Op Ed: The Wild Splendor of Our Rivers
Op Ed

The Wild Splendor of Our Rivers

How state streams like the Namekagon were saved. And how state Republican policies are hurting them.

Op Ed: On My Daughter’s First School Day
Op Ed

On My Daughter’s First School Day

What will her school be like after years of funding cuts and teacher resignations under Walker?

Op Ed: Schools Special Needs Grossly Underfunded
Op Ed

Schools Special Needs Grossly Underfunded

Special Education and bilingual instruction are mandated by federal or state law but way underfunded.

Op Ed: Walker’s Air Travel Abuses Taxpayers
Op Ed

Walker’s Air Travel Abuses Taxpayers

Governor bills taxpayers for 869 flights, many blatantly political, some as short as 24 miles.

Op Ed: Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award
Op Ed

Please Rescind Walker’s Open Records Award

Letter to state Freedom of Information Council cites governor’s poor record on “Openess."

Op Ed: New Vision For a Greater Downtown
Op Ed

New Vision For a Greater Downtown

MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda is soliciting input, creating a plan.

Op Ed: In Defense of Journalists
Op Ed

In Defense of Journalists

Trump is the enemy of truth. Journalists are still the best protection of a democratic nation.

Op Ed: Why Dane County Beat Us In Property Value
Op Ed

Why Dane County Beat Us In Property Value

State policies going back many years have hurt Milwaukee County.

Op Ed: Evers Could Benefit From Walker Fatigue
Op Ed

Evers Could Benefit From Walker Fatigue

There is exhaustion with Walker’s ambition and relentless negative campaigns.

Op Ed: Godleweski Is Best Choice for State Treasurer
Op Ed

Godleweski Is Best Choice for State Treasurer

Candidate who helped save the office is best qualified to make it a check on the governor.

Op Ed: Charter Schools Hurt Traditional Public Schools
Op Ed

Charter Schools Hurt Traditional Public Schools

They divert public funds to schools that are less accountable.

Op Ed: Putin, Facebook and Me
Op Ed

Putin, Facebook and Me

Zuckerberg’s crackdown on nefarious ads has gone way overboard. Even a veteran’s group is suspect.