Murphy’s Law

Back in the News: The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Back in the News

The NRA Loves Ron Johnson

Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.

Murphy’s Law: Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist
Murphy’s Law

Clancy Runs As Double-Dipping Socialist

Running for Legislature, but would continue as county supervisor, collecting both salaries.

Murphy’s Law: Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Murphy’s Law

Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?

Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?

Murphy’s Law: Is Ron Johnson a White Supremacist?
Murphy’s Law

Is Ron Johnson a White Supremacist?

He pushed the great replacement theory that influenced the racist mass shooter in Buffalo.

Murphy’s Law: How Are Ethnic Festivals Doing?
Murphy’s Law

How Are Ethnic Festivals Doing?

Most successful is Irish Fest, most troubled is Festa Italiana. And the rest?

Murphy’s Law: Bucks Subsidy An Issue in US Senate Race
Murphy’s Law

Bucks Subsidy An Issue in US Senate Race

Nelson opposes subsidy, blasts Lasry, Barnes for supporting it.

Murphy’s Law: The Stunning Rise in Anti-Semitism
Murphy’s Law

The Stunning Rise in Anti-Semitism

Nationally and in Wisconsin, the highest in more than four decades. Why?

Murphy’s Law: The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’
Murphy’s Law

The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’

Research it helped fund demonized young Black males, leading to long prison sentences.

Murphy’s Law: Look Out For Tim Michels
Murphy’s Law

Look Out For Tim Michels

He could shake up the Republican primary for governor

Murphy’s Law: Festa Italiana Actually Canceled Due To Financial Issues
Murphy’s Law

Festa Italiana Actually Canceled Due To Financial Issues

Italian Community Center had $1 million negative fund balance even before the pandemic.

Murphy’s Law: Brewers Cost Taxpayers $1.56 Billion
Murphy’s Law

Brewers Cost Taxpayers $1.56 Billion

As team prepares to ask for additional stadium subsidy, Urban Milwaukee updates the 40-year cost.

Murphy’s Law: State 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons
Murphy’s Law

State 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons

One in nine Black adults in Wisconsin can’t vote. Unique parole policies a key reason.