Op-Ed

Op Ed: On the Road to Autocracy
Op Ed

On the Road to Autocracy

Belief in American Exceptionalism may blind us to how our democracy is decaying.

Op Ed: Hire Local Unemployed at Foxconn
Op Ed

Hire Local Unemployed at Foxconn

State should enforce hiring agreements, provide transportation for area workers.

Op Ed: Walker Speech More About Politics Than Policy
Op Ed

Walker Speech More About Politics Than Policy

State-of-the-state speech was politically crafty, but ignored some major issues.

Op Ed: How Trump Has Unified America
Op Ed

How Trump Has Unified America

The state of our union is strong because he’s unified so many Americans against him.

Op Ed: Parks Should Be Free For All People
Op Ed

Parks Should Be Free For All People

Why Abele’s pay-to-park-plan for county parks should be opposed.

Op Ed: Let’s Get Real About Immigration
Op Ed

Let’s Get Real About Immigration

We need immigrant workers. Will the two parties find a middle ground?

Op Ed: Walker’s Speech Ignores the Environment
Op Ed

Walker’s Speech Ignores the Environment

Not one word or update about environment in State of the State speech. Why?

Op Ed: Kicking Us When We’re Down
Op Ed

Kicking Us When We’re Down

Requiring photo ID for FoodShare recipients will make it harder to get help.

Op Ed: How Golf Tees Kill Trees
Op Ed

How Golf Tees Kill Trees

What the DNR had to say about the new Kohler golf course.

Op Ed: Oppose the Pay-to-Park Plan!
Op Ed

Oppose the Pay-to-Park Plan!

County plan would charge $3.50 per hour to park in 76 parks and parkways.

Op Ed: Stop Pollution From Manure Spreading
Op Ed

Stop Pollution From Manure Spreading

Will DNR protect drinking water or higher profits for mega-farms?

Op Ed: UW Extension Could Have More Impact
Op Ed

UW Extension Could Have More Impact

Its 1600 employees could beef up depleted regional UW campuses.