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Liberals expect us to suspend reality next Tuesday. They want voters to believe that former President Donald Trump will do horrible things during his next four years in office that he did not do in his first four years.
Former Vice President Henry Wallace warned eighty years ago about the threat posed by politicians like today’s GOP leaders
Under the Trump presidency, our borders were secure, our economy was booming, wages were up, and the world was a safer place.
Two women whose names are familiar to Americans who pay attention to the country’s politics weighed in this week on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. What they had to say is worth repeating.
Bezos may be unmatched as an e-commerce visionary, but he knows little about journalism. It seems clear his real reason for interfering with the endorsement was fear of retribution should Donald Trump win.
It is probably too late for Democrats to change strategies and win over voters who have fallen in line behind former President Trump. However, in the future, Democrats should remember Rep. Moore’s wise words and follow her instructions about how to win over voters by listening and understanding them rather than judging and insulting them.
When you vote on November 5th, think about the one you feed.
Something special is happening in Washington County. We’re seeing record breaking in-person absentee numbers, meaning more of our county residents are taking advantage of opportunities to vote early.
As the 2024 campaign air war reaches a furious crescendo over our battleground state, a few groups of public-spirited citizens have been quietly organizing on the ground to shore up the foundations of our democracy.
After my review and learning from others, here’s what I know for sure: Our election system is secure.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Seven years ago this week, on November 2nd, 2017, Republicans in Congress introduced the initial version of a tax plan –
People are voting with their feet to come to the U.S., despite how Trump characterizes it.
Lower standards set kids up for failure in college and workplaces.
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The Wisconsin Hospital Association’s latest annual financial report highlights ongoing challenges for health care providers amid a “sustained period of low margins” as well as higher profits for hospitals. WHA yesterday released its “Guide to Wisconsin Hospitals, Fiscal Year 2023”
One good side to the stress: People are motivated to volunteer and record numbers have voted early.
I cannot stress enough the importance of voting. It is the bedrock of our democracy to keep our constitutional republic thriving. We must not take this right for granted; make your voice heard.
While we need to elect candidates who will smash the barriers that are holding working-class voters back and make Election Day a federal holiday, we also need to elect leaders who will fight for working people instead of corporations. Our voice matters. And it starts with making the time to vote.
Local leaders on the margins of the election system should not determine if drop boxes are used.
Liberals expect us to suspend reality next Tuesday. They want voters to believe that former President Donald Trump will do horrible things during his next four years in office that he did not do in his first four years.
Former Vice President Henry Wallace warned eighty years ago about the threat posed by politicians like today’s GOP leaders
Under the Trump presidency, our borders were secure, our economy was booming, wages were up, and the world was a safer place.
Two women whose names are familiar to Americans who pay attention to the country’s politics weighed in this week on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. What they had to say is worth repeating.
Bezos may be unmatched as an e-commerce visionary, but he knows little about journalism. It seems clear his real reason for interfering with the endorsement was fear of retribution should Donald Trump win.
It is probably too late for Democrats to change strategies and win over voters who have fallen in line behind former President Trump. However, in the future, Democrats should remember Rep. Moore’s wise words and follow her instructions about how to win over voters by listening and understanding them rather than judging and insulting them.
When you vote on November 5th, think about the one you feed.
Something special is happening in Washington County. We’re seeing record breaking in-person absentee numbers, meaning more of our county residents are taking advantage of opportunities to vote early.
As the 2024 campaign air war reaches a furious crescendo over our battleground state, a few groups of public-spirited citizens have been quietly organizing on the ground to shore up the foundations of our democracy.
After my review and learning from others, here’s what I know for sure: Our election system is secure.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Seven years ago this week, on November 2nd, 2017, Republicans in Congress introduced the initial version of a tax plan – that ultimately passed and was signed into law – which
People are voting with their feet to come to the U.S., despite how Trump characterizes it.
Lower standards set kids up for failure in college and workplaces.
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
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The Wisconsin Hospital Association’s latest annual financial report highlights ongoing challenges for health care providers amid a “sustained period of low margins” as well as higher profits for hospitals. WHA yesterday released its “Guide to Wisconsin Hospitals, Fiscal Year 2023” report, which shows hospitals in the state saw a 40.8%
One good side to the stress: People are motivated to volunteer and record numbers have voted early.
I cannot stress enough the importance of voting. It is the bedrock of our democracy to keep our constitutional republic thriving. We must not take this right for granted; make your voice heard.
While we need to elect candidates who will smash the barriers that are holding working-class voters back and make Election Day a federal holiday, we also need to elect leaders who will fight for working people instead of corporations. Our voice matters. And it starts with making the time to vote.
Local leaders on the margins of the election system should not determine if drop boxes are used.