Content referencing Abraham Lincoln
Should Wisconsin Allow Fusion Voting?
A movement to allow major and minor parties to back the same candidate.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Steven Walters
The Patriotism of Hannah Dugan
Milwaukee judge who loves the U.S. constitution and history has fueled a national controversy.
Apr 28th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Creates Observance Day in Schools for Civil Rights Pioneer Vel Phillips
There are currently 21 special observance days in Wisconsin public schools.
Feb 19th, 2025 by Evan Casey
Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’
A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Jack Kelly
Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive
52nd annual parade celebrates Black emancipation.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Birthplace of Republican Party Moving
Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon moved to a new location, fueling anger by GOP leaders.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
The Streets That Solomon Juneau Planned
A walk through Juneautown mixes downtown high rises and a surprising number of sculptures.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday
Ald. Milele Coggs leads the charge for full city recognition after 2014 'halfway measure'.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A Radical Republican Debate
Which of GOP candidates Kleefisch, Michels and Ramthun had most extreme views in debate?
Jul 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The Curious History of Cathedral Square
Over 180 years, rising from pig-filled mud-hole to Courthouse Square to a recreational hub of East Town.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Carl Baehr
Juneteenth Festivities Feature Many Events
It's the 50th anniversary of the first Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Hope Moses
Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis
Her fear mongering ads in Court of Appeals race mislead voters about jurisprudence and the Constitution.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Casey Hoff
Do State Election Laws Need Reform?
After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Three Myths About Unemployment
History has disproven them. Biden must reject them.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by David Riemer and June Hopkins
Remembering Mark Anthony Role
Late great Native American writer from Wisconsin leaves a legacy of thoughtful columns.
Nov 28th, 2020 by Bill Lueders
Is Janesville Trump Country?
His Sunday speech there might suggest that. But past voting totals tell a different story.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough
The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
How a President’s Row Was Created
The South Side has six consecutive streets named after presidents, all but one Republican.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
100,000 Dead. And Still Rising
And it didn’t have to happen.
May 31st, 2020 by Gregory Humphrey
The Republican Death Cult
Gather in polling places, gather in churches, and let 11 million die; the new GOP vision.
Apr 7th, 2020 by James Rowen
Yes, Billionaires Should Exist
Beware of presidential candidates with all THE ANSWERS.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by John Torinus
