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As a teacher, I saw firsthand what happens when young people become disconnected, but I also saw the profound transformation that occurs when they find belonging and purpose.
In the Restorative Justice program, a small group of selected prisoners go through an 11-week program learning about themselves, about the impact of crimes on victims, about how the justice system works (or doesn’t work), and about what life can be like on the outside.
The problem with the American Creed is that it’s different for everyone. Both the Left and the Right can rightfully claim that the American Promise can only be kept by implementing their respective political programs. But the Declaration was never meant to establish a Creed. So how should Americans understand it
Parents in Madison have a built-in history lesson every time they take the kids out for a bike ride.
The issue was not whether federal property should be protected. It should be. The issue was why Trump showed mercy toward people connected to one of the most serious attacks on American democratic institutions in modern history, while he treated alleged interference with a failed pool liner as a public criminal threat worthy of escalation.
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a
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Vance, who addressed reporters and guests at the Wisconsin National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, said the guv’s refusal to provide the enrollment data meant the federal government could not check if immigrants were accessing the program illegally.
Wisconsin Right to Life is deeply saddened by the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. Throughout his years of public service, Paul was known as a principled leader who approached his work with conviction, humility, and a sincere commitment
MADISON, Wis. (July 8, 2026) — Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Groundswell Conservancy have partnered to permanently protect nearly 2,000 acres along the Lower Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. This marks one of the most significant land conservation efforts in
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 128 tweets. From ANTIFA conspiracies to bad AI, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY
As a teacher, I saw firsthand what happens when young people become disconnected, but I also saw the profound transformation that occurs when they find belonging and purpose.
In the Restorative Justice program, a small group of selected prisoners go through an 11-week program learning about themselves, about the impact of crimes on victims, about how the justice system works (or doesn’t work), and about what life can be like on the outside.
The problem with the American Creed is that it’s different for everyone. Both the Left and the Right can rightfully claim that the American Promise can only be kept by implementing their respective political programs. But the Declaration was never meant to establish a Creed. So how should Americans understand it
Parents in Madison have a built-in history lesson every time they take the kids out for a bike ride.
The issue was not whether federal property should be protected. It should be. The issue was why Trump showed mercy toward people connected to one of the most serious attacks on American democratic institutions in modern history, while he treated alleged interference with a failed pool liner as a public criminal threat worthy of escalation.
TOP STORIES VP Vance in Milwaukee visit says Trump administration is fighting ‘fraudsters’… [w/CMS Admin. Oz, US Reps. Tiffany, Steil, Van Orden] spoke for just under 40 minutes at the Wisconsin National Guard Air Refueling Wing in front of a banner that read “Protecting Taxpayer Dollars.” … “We’re here to
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Vance, who addressed reporters and guests at the Wisconsin National Guard’s 128th Air Refueling Wing, said the guv’s refusal to provide the enrollment data meant the federal government could not check if immigrants were accessing the program illegally.
Wisconsin Right to Life is deeply saddened by the passing of Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. Throughout his years of public service, Paul was known as a principled leader who approached his work with conviction, humility, and a sincere commitment to serving the people of Wisconsin. He understood the importance
MADISON, Wis. (July 8, 2026) — Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Groundswell Conservancy have partnered to permanently protect nearly 2,000 acres along the Lower Sugar River in Rock County, Wisconsin. This marks one of the most significant land conservation efforts in southern Wisconsin in recent years. The acquisition of the former
MADISON, Wis. — Van Orden has had quite the head-spinning week as evidenced by his 128 tweets. From ANTIFA conspiracies to bad AI, you can find all the highlights (or lowlights) of Van Orden’s online presence this past week below. DVO’S DADDY OF THE WEEK: HimselfNew polling out this week paints a rough