Thompson calls for overhaul of Milwaukee Public Schools
Former GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson, who helped launch private school choice in Milwaukee three decades ago as a way to force change in public schools, called for a 90-day study committee to tackle the “emergency” at MPS.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Discusses leading the fight for women’s freedoms on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, last night Tammy Baldwin discussed her fight to defend women’s reproductive rights including the right to access contraceptives, abortion, and IVF on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. While Eric Hovde wants politicians and
Jonathan J. Kasparek: How Wisconsin became a crucial swing state in the 2024 election
Understanding Wisconsin’s recent, complicated political history and demographics gives some important context on how it became a key swing state this year.
Bruce Thompson: How Wisconsin Republicans view Trump’s conviction
It’s agreed: A ‘dark day’ and Democrats have ‘weaponized’ the legal system.
Scott Frostman: Verdict will backfire on liberals and create a big boost for Trump
We all want to hold leaders to account for their actions. It is extraordinarily difficult for most Americans to see instances in which the scales of justice are tipped, and the image of the blindfolded Lady Justice holding those scales is skewed.
John Torinus: No melodrama of Trump behind bars
Beyond the predictable party script from Democrats that justice worked and Republicans that it was Third World injustice, here are a couple observations from afar on the jury trial that stamped the word “felon” on Donald Trump last week.
Dave Zweifel: Border situation improving, but voters are oblivious
When your goal is to make certain that the chaos continues at the border for the cynical goal of attracting disgruntled voters, no solution to the Trump team is a good one.
John Nichols: Project 2025’s guide to subverting democracy
A second Trump administration could weaponize existing government agencies to dismantle democracy itself.
Mark Lisheron: Gov. Evers needs to intervene in MPS, says former superintendent
Governor should appoint special master, step toward new governance.
Mark Belling: It’s the Milwaukee way: No fireworks, millions of missing school money
The more tax money they get, the less they seem to have.
THU News Summary: Waupun warden and eight others charged following inmate deaths, Evers urges continued investigation
TOP STORIES Waupun Warden Hepp, 8 staffers charged following probes into 4 inmate deaths … Hepp is charged with misconduct in public office. The other eight face charges of felony inmate abuse. Three of them are also charged with misconduct.
ACLU of Wisconsin: Sues City of Milwaukee over unconstitutional RNC protest regulations
MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit Wednesday night against the City of Milwaukee for severely restricting the rights of those seeking to protest during the upcoming Republican National Convention (RNC). The lawsuit, brought
UWM Popular University for Palestine: Rally for Palestine, UW system disclose and divest from genocidal Israel!
[Milwaukee, Wisconsin] – Student groups across the UW system will pack the Board of Regents Business and Finance committee meeting on Thursday, June 6th, at 10:30 am to put disclosure and divestment on the agenda! This action will run indefinitely. Various chapters
Tim Eisele: Sandhill crane hunting season isn’t a fit for Wisconsin. It would further divide us.
Many people believe a hunting season in the fall will do nothing to eliminate crop depredations of newly sprouted corn in the spring.
Bill Barth: Regulate it, control it, and tax the proceeds
Wisconsin is fighting a losing battle as other states legalize.