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The first 1,000 days of a child’s life holds incredible potential and is marked by unparalleled brain development. It is also a time of greatest vulnerability.
The contest between Underly and Kinser could be a substantive race on the issues.
As the super-rich gathered last month for their annual rendezvous in Davos, Switzerland, the anti-poverty nonprofit Oxfam reported that the five richest men in the world had more than doubled their fortunes since 2020, while the world’s poorest 60% — almost 5 billion people — have lost money.
Writing a weekly column is always a snapshot in time. Things can and do happen to advance the story. Here are a few examples tied to my recent “Inside Wisconsin” columns.
The school board cannot continue to accept the status quo in the face of Milwaukee Public Schools’ many challenges.
Losing rights doesn’t happen in one big, dramatic moment. It happens in a slow drip of bad policies, restrictive laws, and people not taking the threat seriously until it’s too late
Both are Dane County liberals!
Gov. Tony Evers officially declared 2025 the Year of the Kid. As part of this proclamation, he’s made access to safe drinking water a top priority — with good reason.
A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.
Far too many people have tried to compare Trump to Hitler. They give him far too much credit. Only time will tell who he really is, historically speaking.
Moderate education reformer Brittany Kinser’s big victory in a three-way primary on Tuesday night sets up an epic showdown between Kinser and liberal incumbent Jill Underly in the state Department of Public Instruction race this April.
Court race demonstrates the power of money, and the system’s loopholes.
Sweetheart deal gives no-bid monopoly on power line construction
Donald Trump thinks Canadians should become Americans.
Our billionaires cancel out your billionaires!
Last November, for the first time in a dozen years, Wisconsin voters were actually able to cast a meaningful vote for which party controls the state Legislature. However, that basic American right to choose our leaders might soon be taken away from us.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to unburden and liberate Americans, who feel the pain of the federal deficit and debt through high inflation and steep taxes.
Brenda Cassellius comes to Milwaukee with good experience, background and vision on what needs to be accomplished.
Why? Should wealthy health care giants get funding? CEO Amy Lindner promises changes.
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life holds incredible potential and is marked by unparalleled brain development. It is also a time of greatest vulnerability.
The contest between Underly and Kinser could be a substantive race on the issues.
As the super-rich gathered last month for their annual rendezvous in Davos, Switzerland, the anti-poverty nonprofit Oxfam reported that the five richest men in the world had more than doubled their fortunes since 2020, while the world’s poorest 60% — almost 5 billion people — have lost money.
Writing a weekly column is always a snapshot in time. Things can and do happen to advance the story. Here are a few examples tied to my recent “Inside Wisconsin” columns.
The school board cannot continue to accept the status quo in the face of Milwaukee Public Schools’ many challenges.
Losing rights doesn’t happen in one big, dramatic moment. It happens in a slow drip of bad policies, restrictive laws, and people not taking the threat seriously until it’s too late
Both are Dane County liberals!
Gov. Tony Evers officially declared 2025 the Year of the Kid. As part of this proclamation, he’s made access to safe drinking water a top priority — with good reason.
A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.
Far too many people have tried to compare Trump to Hitler. They give him far too much credit. Only time will tell who he really is, historically speaking.
Moderate education reformer Brittany Kinser’s big victory in a three-way primary on Tuesday night sets up an epic showdown between Kinser and liberal incumbent Jill Underly in the state Department of Public Instruction race this April.
Court race demonstrates the power of money, and the system’s loopholes.
Sweetheart deal gives no-bid monopoly on power line construction
Donald Trump thinks Canadians should become Americans.
Our billionaires cancel out your billionaires!
Last November, for the first time in a dozen years, Wisconsin voters were actually able to cast a meaningful vote for which party controls the state Legislature. However, that basic American right to choose our leaders might soon be taken away from us.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to unburden and liberate Americans, who feel the pain of the federal deficit and debt through high inflation and steep taxes.
Brenda Cassellius comes to Milwaukee with good experience, background and vision on what needs to be accomplished.
Why? Should wealthy health care giants get funding? CEO Amy Lindner promises changes.
