Op-Ed

Op Ed: A Wheelchair Is Not a Trampoline
Op Ed

A Wheelchair Is Not a Trampoline

And Republican food share proposal won’t help disabled and poor people.

Op Ed: Pendulum Swinging Against GOP
Op Ed

Pendulum Swinging Against GOP

Voters could punish Walker, Republicans for cuts in UW and environmental protection.

Op Ed: Milwaukee and Waukesha Can Work Together
Op Ed

Milwaukee and Waukesha Can Work Together

Water agreement is just the beginning. There are many other opportunities for collaboration.

Op Ed: How City Should Solve Lead in Water
Op Ed

How City Should Solve Lead in Water

Issue is not simple. Ald. Bohl’s proposal is good starting point.

Op Ed: Thoughtful Discussion Needed on Guns
Op Ed

Thoughtful Discussion Needed on Guns

George Mitchell’s “gotcha” column doesn’t help. Real exchange of issues is needed.

Op Ed: Democrats Beware Overconfidence
Op Ed

Democrats Beware Overconfidence

Republicans are vulnerable in 2018, but nothing is assured.

Op Ed: Less Food For the Poor
Op Ed

Less Food For the Poor

Walker, Trump have fancy taxpayer-paid kitchens, cut food for the poor.

Op Ed: Wisconsin’s “Fall From Grace”
Op Ed

Wisconsin’s “Fall From Grace”

Insider article by Judge Lynn Adelman reveals how key decision transformed state.

Op Ed: Why County Needs New Fees
Op Ed

Why County Needs New Fees

Revenue shortfall can only be made up with a higher wheel tax, parking fees or bus fares.

Op Ed: The Senate’s Saturday Night Massacre
Op Ed

The Senate’s Saturday Night Massacre

Its attempt to fire the bipartisan head of state Elections Commission is clearly illegal.

Op Ed: Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts
Op Ed

Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts

Wisconsin was once the gold standard for impartial courts. Not any more.

Op Ed: How Legislature Could Help Poor People
Op Ed

How Legislature Could Help Poor People

Don’t spend $90 million on new barriers; create a path out of poverty.