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The undeniable tangible human costs of these abstract political strategies is about to become abundantly clear.
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The undeniable tangible human costs of these abstract political strategies is about to become abundantly clear.

The incredible uprising against Trump’s first eight months in office constitutes what looks like the start of a political movement, like a juggernaut.

The demolition of the heretofore little known East Wing is one of those pop-up cultural thunderstorms, momentarily intense, quickly gone. Symbolizes Trump in the China shop, upsetting norms, defying tradition, setting the agenda without asking Nancy Pelosi for permission.

The unity of nations was always a misnomer, double-speak for the unified power of an elite. What we need is the unity of a nation, not in policy but in purpose.

Veterans’ issues are always top of mind for me, not because they make the headlines, but because I am a veteran myself and understand firsthand the sacrifices and challenges our servicemen and servicewomen face.

I’m running to represent Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, which stretches across our western counties into the edges of Dane County.

Expect candidates to field questions about economic growth/environmental concerns.

There’s a reason it’s a big story when adults abuse the trust of children. It’s despicable behavior. Politicians who ignore or capitalize on that crime for political gain do us no good.

Thanks to Dane County, the Democratic Party is poised to live down to its reputation as the party of defund the police. What did Republicans do to deserve such luck?

Trump and Republicans still refuse to negotiate with Democrats to end the government shutdown.

The longer this shutdown continues, the more Americans see the truth: Our democracy is not just under threat, it is being actively undermined.

As President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Americans need to admit their addiction to China and break our economic dependency on it.

Baldwin has taken the confirmation process seriously and, last week, she announced that she would vote against putting Taibleson on the bench.

An estimated 7 million to 10 million Americans rallied on No Kings Saturday from sea to shining sea.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Camera culture is becoming even more pervasive.

A mix of internal and external trends are shaping Wisconsin’s economy in myriad ways. Here is a half-dozen to keep in mind.

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Norman Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists, would have had a great time last weekend in Wisconsin. Portraits of Rockwell’s generation

The left fails to see that no dictator would allow protests.

Our Democracy cannot survive one man rule that serves only himself and the needs of those who voted for him.

The undeniable tangible human costs of these abstract political strategies is about to become abundantly clear.

The incredible uprising against Trump’s first eight months in office constitutes what looks like the start of a political movement, like a juggernaut.

The demolition of the heretofore little known East Wing is one of those pop-up cultural thunderstorms, momentarily intense, quickly gone. Symbolizes Trump in the China shop, upsetting norms, defying tradition, setting the agenda without asking Nancy Pelosi for permission.

The unity of nations was always a misnomer, double-speak for the unified power of an elite. What we need is the unity of a nation, not in policy but in purpose.

Veterans’ issues are always top of mind for me, not because they make the headlines, but because I am a veteran myself and understand firsthand the sacrifices and challenges our servicemen and servicewomen face.

I’m running to represent Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District, which stretches across our western counties into the edges of Dane County.

Expect candidates to field questions about economic growth/environmental concerns.

There’s a reason it’s a big story when adults abuse the trust of children. It’s despicable behavior. Politicians who ignore or capitalize on that crime for political gain do us no good.

Thanks to Dane County, the Democratic Party is poised to live down to its reputation as the party of defund the police. What did Republicans do to deserve such luck?

Trump and Republicans still refuse to negotiate with Democrats to end the government shutdown.

The longer this shutdown continues, the more Americans see the truth: Our democracy is not just under threat, it is being actively undermined.

As President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Americans need to admit their addiction to China and break our economic dependency on it.

Baldwin has taken the confirmation process seriously and, last week, she announced that she would vote against putting Taibleson on the bench.

An estimated 7 million to 10 million Americans rallied on No Kings Saturday from sea to shining sea.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Camera culture is becoming even more pervasive.

A mix of internal and external trends are shaping Wisconsin’s economy in myriad ways. Here is a half-dozen to keep in mind.

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Norman Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists, would have had a great time last weekend in Wisconsin. Portraits of Rockwell’s generation

The left fails to see that no dictator would allow protests.

Our Democracy cannot survive one man rule that serves only himself and the needs of those who voted for him.