Crowley campaign: ICYMI: Washington Post profiles David Crowley’s improbable comeback journey from childhood instability to Wisconsin’s Democratic nominee for governor
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A new Washington Post feature by Karen Tumulty traces the remarkable personal story behind David Crowley’s stunning primary victory, ranking him as “the most surprising winner in this year’s turbulent primary season”, and noting that his path to politics is
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin: To present ‘Champion of Victims’ Rights’ Award to leading Madison crime victim advocate Dana Pellbon
RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center leader to receive award MADISON, Wis. – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin will recognize Dana Pellebon, a Madison crime victim advocate and Executive Director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, with its Champion of Crime Victims’
Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post profile highlights David Crowley’s “against-the-odds” story
A new Washington Post profile of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlights how his “stunning upset” in last month’s gubernatorial primary was just the latest twist in a remarkable “against-the-odds” personal story. As the Post’s Karen Tumulty reports, Crowley “roots his priorities
Talking Trade with Brian Dranzik, Milwaukee Mitchell Intl. Airport, and Jack Rabenn, Crow Holdings
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” partners in the new $80 million cargo terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport say the project will bring more airborne economic activity to Wisconsin. The podcast features an interview with Brian Dranzik, the
Crowley campaign: Announces new anti-corruption policy focused on accountability and transparency
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Today, David Crowley announced his anti-corruption policy platform which focuses on accountability, transparency, and restoring public trust in government. At a press conference in Madison, Crowley highlighted four key policies that aim to limit regulators from using their
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Evers administration sued over race-based barrier for new teachers
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) over the Minority Teacher Loan Program (MTL), which provides loan forgiveness only for minority teachers. We argue that the
Book excerpt: ‘This Is the Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy’ by Ben Wikler.
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact isn’t a revolutionary idea, whatever its critics might claim. It’s just wrapping up some unfinished business.
Timothy Ehlinger and John Ringheimer: Don’t let mistake distract from successful Aug. 11 election
If we really want to speed up counting ballots without sacrificing accuracy, we could do so by combining some modest investments in manpower and machinery along with a few simple policy changes.
Jackson Walker: Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha rail idea back on radar, despite costs, existing options
Cities tout costly plans for trains on route already served by commuter buses.
Jeffrey Leverich: Autocratic Trump administration is destined to fail
The authoritarian delusion holds in mind an imaginary hierarchical caste system, where the entire nation is found below it, except for those who donate to their coffers.
Bill Kaplan: Social Security can be saved despite Ron Johnson
Americans are anxious and fearful. Lifting the Social Security payroll tax cap would be an important step in reassuring all Americans.
Chuck Melvin: Meteoric jump in US national debt can no longer be ignored
Instead of paying attention to serious economic issues, we’re building a ballroom, alienating our allies and solving a voter-fraud problem that doesn’t exist.
James E. Causey: World wants better map depiction of Africa. America said no.
The U.N. vote called for maps that better reflect Africa’s true size. The U.S. was the only country to vote against it.
Brad Pfaff: It shouldn’t take an attack to unite us
As we reflect on 9/11’s 25th anniversary, it is important to remember that there is more that unites us than divides us. We must come together, for the common good, again.
Dave Zweifel: Sept. 12, 2001: the day we came together
Even Congress came together, and politicians put down their swords to rally Americans against a new enemy. People began speaking to each other. Perhaps this is what we should remember.