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Donald Trump is waging two wars. One against Iran, the other against America’s working people.
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Donald Trump is waging two wars. One against Iran, the other against America’s working people.

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

The comparison to Milwaukee’s past Socialist mayors’ accomplishments highlights how proposals by current Democratic Socialists are much more radical, even if they’re rhetorically similar.

By firing Rothman without a clear, public explanation, the Regents have sent a chilling signal to potential candidates to replace UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin. UW-Madison appears to be a political minefield where ideological purity tests matter more than institutional stability.

A mix of factors make it harder for people to find the shelter they want or need – but untangling those economic knots can make housing more “attainable.”

Let’s invest in a future where food assistance is a bridge towards a healthier community. Support local food assistance efforts that prioritize empowerment.

Former Madison business and civic leader Erroll Davis Jr. had passed away at the age of 81.

Not only did Wisconsin journalism lose a great reporter when Dan Bice died on his 62nd birthday, Tuesday, April 21, Wisconsin residents also lost an unvarnished look into Wisconsin politics and government from a reporter willing to dig for the truth and report it.

We can disagree on issues, but anyone who agrees with the guy who brought a firearm to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is evil.

Once upon a time a charming Prince Charles and now the present king, his work is cut out for him as he and Queen Camilla reach across the ocean to try to make things right between us — or at least appear to be all right.

Our nation has seen more than its fair share of policy disputes, strategic missteps, and even bizarre moments of national confusion since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. Now, we are facing an alarming moment with the absence of moral leadership at the very top of this White House concerning the Iran war.

The Universities of Wisconsin are far too important to Wisconsin to allow for governance that does not meet the standards articulated above. A functioning Board of Regents is essential for the UW System.

State utility regulators recently moved in the right direction when they rejected a proposal to have ratepayers share the costs of data center power plants.

These companies can afford to pay sales taxes like everybody else.

Evers’ veto of AB 24 sends the wrong message at the wrong time. It signals a retreat from cooperation with federal law enforcement, a disregard for policies aimed at removing dangerous individuals from our communities, and a willingness to tolerate disruptions that ultimately harm Wisconsin families.

On Friday, May 1, labor unions and immigrants rights groups are coming together to organize mass walkouts in more than 3,000 cities across the U.S. “No work. No school. No shopping” is the tag line for the national campaign, joined in Wisconsin by Madison Teachers Inc., the Southcentral Federation of Labor, and myriad civic groups.

A Day Without Immigrants on Friday May 1 will make a national statement that immigrants and their allies are vital parts of America and our economy. It will build community when that is desperately needed.

Lowering construction costs to boost U.S. housing inventories will be key to reducing inflation, a top national economist told attendees of the Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. Robert Dietz is the chief economist and senior vice president for economics and housing

UW-Madison spin-off companies have a $12.4 billion annual economic impact in the state, making up nearly a third of the $38.9 billion total for the university, its affiliated organizations and startups. That’s according to a new report released yesterday by

Now the liberal-controlled court is being asked by five retired judges to reconsider

Donald Trump is waging two wars. One against Iran, the other against America’s working people.

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

The comparison to Milwaukee’s past Socialist mayors’ accomplishments highlights how proposals by current Democratic Socialists are much more radical, even if they’re rhetorically similar.

By firing Rothman without a clear, public explanation, the Regents have sent a chilling signal to potential candidates to replace UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin. UW-Madison appears to be a political minefield where ideological purity tests matter more than institutional stability.

A mix of factors make it harder for people to find the shelter they want or need – but untangling those economic knots can make housing more “attainable.”

Let’s invest in a future where food assistance is a bridge towards a healthier community. Support local food assistance efforts that prioritize empowerment.

Former Madison business and civic leader Erroll Davis Jr. had passed away at the age of 81.

Not only did Wisconsin journalism lose a great reporter when Dan Bice died on his 62nd birthday, Tuesday, April 21, Wisconsin residents also lost an unvarnished look into Wisconsin politics and government from a reporter willing to dig for the truth and report it.

We can disagree on issues, but anyone who agrees with the guy who brought a firearm to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is evil.

Once upon a time a charming Prince Charles and now the present king, his work is cut out for him as he and Queen Camilla reach across the ocean to try to make things right between us — or at least appear to be all right.

Our nation has seen more than its fair share of policy disputes, strategic missteps, and even bizarre moments of national confusion since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025. Now, we are facing an alarming moment with the absence of moral leadership at the very top of this White House concerning the Iran war.

The Universities of Wisconsin are far too important to Wisconsin to allow for governance that does not meet the standards articulated above. A functioning Board of Regents is essential for the UW System.

State utility regulators recently moved in the right direction when they rejected a proposal to have ratepayers share the costs of data center power plants.

These companies can afford to pay sales taxes like everybody else.

Evers’ veto of AB 24 sends the wrong message at the wrong time. It signals a retreat from cooperation with federal law enforcement, a disregard for policies aimed at removing dangerous individuals from our communities, and a willingness to tolerate disruptions that ultimately harm Wisconsin families.

On Friday, May 1, labor unions and immigrants rights groups are coming together to organize mass walkouts in more than 3,000 cities across the U.S. “No work. No school. No shopping” is the tag line for the national campaign, joined in Wisconsin by Madison Teachers Inc., the Southcentral Federation of Labor, and myriad civic groups.

A Day Without Immigrants on Friday May 1 will make a national statement that immigrants and their allies are vital parts of America and our economy. It will build community when that is desperately needed.

Lowering construction costs to boost U.S. housing inventories will be key to reducing inflation, a top national economist told attendees of the Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. Robert Dietz is the chief economist and senior vice president for economics and housing policy for the National Association of Home Builders. He was

UW-Madison spin-off companies have a $12.4 billion annual economic impact in the state, making up nearly a third of the $38.9 billion total for the university, its affiliated organizations and startups. That’s according to a new report released yesterday by the university, which shows its total jobs impact is 287,232,

Now the liberal-controlled court is being asked by five retired judges to reconsider