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New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’
Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?
Sep 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Your Vote Can Help Save Democracy
Wisconsin has made progress. A robust voter turnout in November will assure that continues.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Jay Heck
The Plague of Rising Health Care Costs
Wisconsin's a leader in high costs and inflated executive salaries. Is there a solution?
Jul 8th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Three Buyers Seeking Former MPS School
Plus: SoHi Lofts reopens to residents and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin a Major Front in War Against Democracy
Report identifies Wisconsin and North Carolina as leaders in this ugly movement.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Ruth Conniff
Secretary of State La Follette Seeks Reelection
Doug La Follette has served as Secretary of State off and on since 1974.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.
Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Miles Maguire
Primary For Governor Continues Century-Old Reform
This was the first state to hold primary elections. Kleefisch vs. Nicholson is latest example.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Steven Walters
A History of Wisconsin’s LGBTQ Community
New book chronicles recent LGBTQ history from the 1960's to the present.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Jay Rath
Mondale And Gaylord Nelson Were Pals
The two longtime U.S. Senators were both Norwegians, and passionate about the environment.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Bill Christofferson
Lessons From the 1918 Influenza Plague
‘We have done such a poor job.' Wisconsin was a leader in 1918, says historian.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jake Zuckerman
Evers Less Liberal Than National Democrats?
In once Progressive Wisconsin, state’s Democrats no longer in vanguard of their party.
Mar 16th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
What Milwaukee Means to Democrats
The city’s selection for Democratic Convention is symbolic. But of what?
Mar 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Mike McCabe Runs a ‘People Powered’ Campaign
Activist's independent streak has inspired and frustrated in Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Jun 10th, 2018 by Laurel White
The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe
And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Geoff Davidian
Former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl Endorses Matt Flynn for 2018 Gubernatorial Race
"I have known Matt Flynn for 40 years. He will be a strong and effective governor," said Earl.
Jan 29th, 2018 by Matt Flynn
Dan Kohl Race Could Be Historic
If he beat incumbent Glenn Grothman, would equal precedent last set in 1892.
Aug 7th, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Evers vs. Walker Would Be Historic Race
One of few times in history two incumbent state officials oppose each other.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
How to Elect a New Governor
We need a progressive, Bernie Sanders-style candidate.
May 30th, 2017 by Robert Kraig
The Remarkable Clout of We Energies
Year after year the company jacks up prices with bipartisan approval. Why?
Mar 21st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Legacy of Ed Garvey
A corporate dragon-slayer, the Wisconsin Democrat helped pave the way for Bernie Sanders.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Did Democratic Debate Help Milwaukee?
And did Clinton or Sanders win? Morning-after reflections.
Feb 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Myth of Democratic Gerrymandering
They all did it in Wisconsin, Republicans declare. Just ask Christian Schneider.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Ransack Civil Service System
Cronyism is seeping into our government.
Oct 30th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
How Republicans Will Dismantle Civil Service
The result will replace hiring and promotions by merit with political appointments.
Oct 5th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
How Political Money Corrupts
A columnist says goodbye with thoughts about our money-driven political system and what can be done about it.
May 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
If a Progressive will not fight for what is right, how can that Progressive claim to fight for the people?
A lie is an intentionally false statement.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Joseph Thomas Klein
Burke Gets Break
The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.
Sep 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Could Ed Thompson Get Elected Governor?
It's a wacky idea, but Ed Thompson may turn out to be a real spoiler in the race for governor.
Oct 15th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
