Dave Zweifel: How a pet-eating conspiracy theory spread
JD Vance, who has been a key figure in promoting the pet-eating story, tipped his hand about this motives when he posted on X that “it’s possible, of course, that all of these rumors will turn out to be false.” But he encouraged supporters to continue repeating them, writing in a second post, “Keep the cat memes flowing.”
Gregory Humphrey: Racism on parade in Springfield, Ohio, for GOP partisan gain is indefensible
What I find as troubling as the overt and conservative-driven racism is that one of the fundamental themes of our nation is so effortlessly thrown away. If you listen to the blather from Vance, it soon becomes obvious that he cottons to the odious notion that some Americans ‘are more American’ than others.
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Federal Officials open investigation into Cleveland clinic for discriminatory healthcare programs
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has been notified that the Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OCR) will initiate a federal investigation into Cleveland Clinic concerning racially discriminatory patient care
Bill Kaplan: Cooke fights for health care affordability, access and coverage
Cooke, a sixth-generation Wisconsinite, grew up on a 3rd CD dairy farm. She knows first hand the centrality of health care affordability, access and coverage.
Michelle Bryant: From vision to victory: Amplifying Black voices
Over the years, I have found a lifeline in the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Public Policy Convening.
Wyatt Eichholz: Could Wisconsin eliminate its income tax?
States without one turn to unique sources of revenue or growth-hindering options.
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for Washington County
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the “incidental taking” of a rare fish, which may result from the Wisconsin Reliability Project – Segment PL-2 in Washington County. Incidental take refers
William Osmulski: Rare opportunity emerges to reduce spending without making cuts in next state budget
For the first time in decades, Wisconsin’s convoluted budget math system, which almost always sets up the next state budget for higher spending, is having the reverse effect.
James E. Causey: School violence is soaring in Milwaukee and across nation. We can’t give up on these kids.
Conflict resolution skills, de-escalation techniques, and teaching youth how to manage their emotions must be an everyday part of their curriculum.
Talking Trade with James Iversen, ABI Research
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features insights from ABI Research analyst James Iversen, who discusses a recent survey of U.S. and German manufacturers.
Ty Babinski: It’s not too late: You can still enroll in a Wisconsin online charter school today.
Thanks to forward-thinking legislation for which our organization advocated many years ago, Wisconsin offers a robust system of virtual schooling options accessible to every family in the state, at any time. This positions Wisconsin families uniquely to make optimal educational choices during these challenging times.
Dave Cieslewicz: Where’s Superintendent Joe Gothard on the return of police officers to Madison high schools?
Last week, in response to yet another school shooting, this one in Georgia, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes renewed calls to return police officers to Madison high schools.
CouleeConservatives.com: Files formal complaint with Wisconsin Elections Commission for democrat violations
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Kristin Brey: I attended Packers game in São Paulo. It convinced me the NFL going global is good.
When we were visiting Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, someone yelled ‘Go Pack Go’ to my husband who was wearing his Packers snapback.
MON News Summary: Harris in Wisconsin Friday; Vance in Eau Claire Tuesday
TOP STORIES Kamala Harris to make ‘blue wall’ campaign stop in Wisconsin next week … campaign on Saturday confirmed the visit but did not provide any additional details. [Harris] will participate in a “fireside chat” hosted by the National Association