John Torinus: Range of badly needed, proven changes go begging

The outlaw protesters, whose aim is chaos, destruction and fear, are hurting the cause of the non-violent legitimate protesters who universally want “change.” Beyond the imperative to completely shut down the perpetrators of violence, my quandary with legitimate marchers and their very general plea for change is: what does that word mean in real terms?

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Mike McCabe: Tiptoeing on the perimeters

One week we’re told of the horrors of living in Donald Trump’s America. The next week we’re told why we should be scared to death of Joe Biden’s America. What we’re not being told is how we can and must tackle national emergencies—and there are at least four of them—in your America, my America.

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Daniel Smith: Seasons change while challenges remain

After decades of challenges and change, in a time when our farm population is aging, small businesses are closing and the need for reinvestment in housing, education, health care, broadband and infrastructure is urgent, we must confront the impact of COVID-19 and plan a response.

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Trump ad focuses on unrest in Kenosha

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is launching a new TV ad in Wisconsin that focuses on the unrest in Kenosha and his response to it. The Trump campaign said new spots in Wisconsin and Minnesota are part of a multi-state buy

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Biden ad denounces rioting, looting

Joe Biden has launched a 60-second spot that uses footage from his speech Monday in Pittsburgh denouncing rioting and looting, calling it “lawlessness” that should be prosecuted. The campaign said the spot is airing nationwide on cable and in 10

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John Torinus: Range of badly needed, proven changes go begging

The outlaw protesters, whose aim is chaos, destruction and fear, are hurting the cause of the non-violent legitimate protesters who universally want “change.” Beyond the imperative to completely shut down the perpetrators of violence, my quandary with legitimate marchers and their very general plea for change is: what does that word mean in real terms?

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Mike McCabe: Tiptoeing on the perimeters

One week we’re told of the horrors of living in Donald Trump’s America. The next week we’re told why we should be scared to death of Joe Biden’s America. What we’re not being told is how we can and must tackle national emergencies—and there are at least four of them—in your America, my America.

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Daniel Smith: Seasons change while challenges remain

After decades of challenges and change, in a time when our farm population is aging, small businesses are closing and the need for reinvestment in housing, education, health care, broadband and infrastructure is urgent, we must confront the impact of COVID-19 and plan a response.

Read More »

Trump ad focuses on unrest in Kenosha

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is launching a new TV ad in Wisconsin that focuses on the unrest in Kenosha and his response to it. The Trump campaign said new spots in Wisconsin and Minnesota are part of a multi-state buy aimed at early voting states. But it didn’t provide details

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Biden ad denounces rioting, looting

Joe Biden has launched a 60-second spot that uses footage from his speech Monday in Pittsburgh denouncing rioting and looting, calling it “lawlessness” that should be prosecuted. The campaign said the spot is airing nationwide on cable and in 10 states, including Wisconsin. But the release didn’t include details of

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WED News Summary: Biden to visit Kenosha tomorrow; Trump visit coverage; UW campuses begin in-person instruction

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Sept. 9: Evers headlines Newsmaker Lunch Hour Gov. Tony Evers will be the featured guest at a virtual event set for noon on Wednesday, September 9. This Newsmaker Lunch Hour is presented by a partnership between the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Evers, in the

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