David Blaska: You want fraught? Try the 1950s

Finished reading over this Independence Day weekend a book that explores the meaning of patriotism: “A Good American Family; The Red Scare and My Father.” David Maraniss wrote his 12th book about his parents, especially his father Elliott, edotor of The Capital Times.

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Dave Zweifel: We should hold lawmakers to the standards they force on UW

In their latest attempt at micromanaging an institution for which their support ranks 44th among the 50 states, the budget contains a provision that requires faculty members to teach at least 24 credit hours per year, a number that is reduced to 12 credit hours for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Erik Huschitt: Ethanol is saving Americans billions

As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump.

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David Blaska: You want fraught? Try the 1950s

Finished reading over this Independence Day weekend a book that explores the meaning of patriotism: “A Good American Family; The Red Scare and My Father.” David Maraniss wrote his 12th book about his parents, especially his father Elliott, edotor of The Capital Times.

Read More »

Dave Zweifel: We should hold lawmakers to the standards they force on UW

In their latest attempt at micromanaging an institution for which their support ranks 44th among the 50 states, the budget contains a provision that requires faculty members to teach at least 24 credit hours per year, a number that is reduced to 12 credit hours for the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Read More »

Erik Huschitt: Ethanol is saving Americans billions

As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, a new report offers a timely reminder: American-made ethanol is helping us move toward greater energy independence while saving consumers billions of dollars at the pump.

Read More »