Gregory Humphrey: Democratic Convention and Chicago: Thrilling politics in America’s beloved city
I will make a prediction at the outset of this post, the first column of several this week about the Democratic National Convention that begins Monday in the Windy City. The television ratings will far exceed those garnered by Republicans at their Milwaukee convention.
Scott Klug: Require Americans to work at polling places like jury duty
Many volunteer poll workers are political junkies, so this random selection drags people into the process who are casual voters and less passionate about the political parties, their platforms and candidates. Try rigging an election when half of the people in the room are only there because they faced prosecution if they didn’t show up.
Michelle Bryant: Some people can’t do wrong right
Black conservatives often do more harm than good.
Dave Zweifel: In the warped GOP world, military service is a liability
You have to admit, it’s bizarre how serving honorably in the military can somehow become a liability when you’re running for public office.
Michael Lucas: Kamala Harris’s economic plan: The road to socialism
It ought to be apparent to all that presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, doesn’t know the first thing about economics.
Bill Kaplan: Cooke vs. Van Orden for U.S. House seat
Van Orden can’t control himself or deliver for the 3rd CD. Still no farm bill or help for small dairy farmers. Unlike Van Orden, Cooke will be ready on day one. Vote Cooke for change and results.
Brian Reisinger: We feared for dad’s life after selling our cows. Finding hope while friends faced loss.
Here in the heartland, mental health is in its rawest form, hidden because of the way we refuse to talk about it — affecting the country in untold ways.
Milwaukee mayor on ‘UpFront’ hints at evening speaking slot during DNC
“It’s still pretty dynamic, so we’ll see what happens,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “If it were to happen, the fact that Milwaukee is being recognized nationally and even globally, especially after hosting the Republican National Convention, shining additional spotlight on our city, I think that’s really, really important.”
James Perry: Loss of two-year campuses hits low-income families
The low-cost, high-quality university education provided by the most highly educated professors who have been dedicated to classroom performance is disappearing from the Wisconsin landscape. If we were really concerned about quality and affordability, we would invest in these former two-year campuses rather than shedding them.
MON News Summary: Vos says GOP should “double down” on constitutional amendments; Vance and Harris to visit state tomorrow
TOP STORIES Robin Vos: GOP should ‘double down’ on constitutional amendments … [after voters approved 2 referenda in April, Vos] wasn’t concerned about the defeat of the two most recent amendments … chalked up the losses to a lack of
MON AM Update: Milwaukee mayor on ‘UpFront’ hints at evening speaking slot during DNC
From WisPolitics … — Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson hinted at an evening speaking spot at the Democratic National Convention, which kicks off today in Chicago. “It’s still pretty dynamic, so we’ll see what happens,” Johnson said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which
Party activists serving as Wisconsin delegates to Democratic National Convention enthusiastic about Harris-Walz ticket
When Joe Biden left the Democratic top of the ticket and endorsed his vice president, the move sparked praise for Biden’s move and a surge of enthusiasm and money for Harris. Party activists serving as delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago WisPolitics interviewed share that enthusiasm.
Listen to Wisconsin: Madison and Milwaukee among the first cities in weekend of 80+ actions demanding VP Harris and Democratic leaders pledge to halt all U.S. weapons for Israel and enact a ceasefire
Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin — Today, hundreds gathered in front of Wisconsin’s state capitol building and in downtown Milwaukee to call on Vice President Harris to pledge to halting all weapons for Israel and enacting a ceasefire. Thousands of voters
Groups planning to bus pro-Palestinian protesters from Wisconsin to Chicago for DNC demonstrations
Pro-Palestinian groups and ceasefire advocates in Wisconsin are organizing to get Wisconsinites to Chicago, and rallies were set to take place in Madison and Milwaukee Saturday ahead of the DNC.
Dept. of Justice: UPDATE: Officer involved death in Fitchburg, Wis.
CITY of FITCHBURG, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is continuing to investigate an officer involved death in the City of Fitchburg, Wis. that occurred on the morning of Monday, August 12, 2024.