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Who are the victims in our misnamed War on Drugs? Well, it’s not the drugs themselves. They’ve never paid a penny in fines, served a second in jail or had so much as a twinge in the tummy. No, the victims of these senseless laws are us. People. Americans. Citizens. Voters!
Together, we will build a future that reflects the very best of Dane County — a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
As we rejoice in the fall of this dictator, but without knowing what is to follow in Syria, one chapter of this story needs to be recalled.
Market economies and representative governments now characterize a steadily increasing share of the world’s developing nations. In short, South Korea is positioned to lead developing nations toward prosperity.
A Dane County judge overturned much of the law that banned collective bargaining for most public employees.
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Wisconsin’s economy is thriving under free market reforms, many aided by Badger Institute research and advocacy.
So far local officials in Madison and other deep blue cities have not been speaking out at protests or announcing plans to create sanctuaries as they did early on in Trump’s first term. Partly that’s a reflection of the fact that no one knows precisely what to prepare for. But Democratic officials also don’t want to draw negative attention or make targets of their cities.
There must be a better way to secure the full blessings of American life for all of us besides using bigotry and injustice to empty our country of those we deem as less than us.
Cowles, a principled conservative, is best known for standing up for environmental issues. Cowles also believes strongly in the Constitution and the rule of law. Along with other Wisconsin Republicans, Cowles endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
Prominent Democratic leaders, from governors to Congress, must come together to broadly condemn Trump’s impending actions, if only they find the will.
Democrats do not lose campaigns for lack of money or organization. Democrats lose campaigns because too many voters don’t like what the party has become.
The strategist who helped Bernie Sanders win the Latino vote took himself out of the race for DNC chair—but he’s still got lots of ideas.
Call it “Wistalgia,” a stand-in for the “great” America that was no stranger to dark chapters, but nevertheless climbed toward kinship.
Clean energy brings real independence.
All too often, their country has dropped the ball on caring for them after they’ve completed their service, even as veterans are burdened with alarmingly high suicide rates and unexplained illnesses. The most many of today’s military personnel can expect is a faux tribute during a sporting event.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Dem Gov. Tony Evers the GOP -controlled Legislature will do with the state’s $4 billion surplus as work begins on the next biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
An activist judge in Wisconsin gave big government special interests an early Christmas present with a ruling this week on the reforms known as Act 10.
His career in public service is a perfect microcosm of the before-and-after eras of Wisconsin politics.
Governments have stalled for months to provide records.
Who are the victims in our misnamed War on Drugs? Well, it’s not the drugs themselves. They’ve never paid a penny in fines, served a second in jail or had so much as a twinge in the tummy. No, the victims of these senseless laws are us. People. Americans. Citizens. Voters!
Together, we will build a future that reflects the very best of Dane County — a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
As we rejoice in the fall of this dictator, but without knowing what is to follow in Syria, one chapter of this story needs to be recalled.
Market economies and representative governments now characterize a steadily increasing share of the world’s developing nations. In short, South Korea is positioned to lead developing nations toward prosperity.
A Dane County judge overturned much of the law that banned collective bargaining for most public employees.
… 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. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me
Wisconsin’s economy is thriving under free market reforms, many aided by Badger Institute research and advocacy.
So far local officials in Madison and other deep blue cities have not been speaking out at protests or announcing plans to create sanctuaries as they did early on in Trump’s first term. Partly that’s a reflection of the fact that no one knows precisely what to prepare for. But Democratic officials also don’t want to draw negative attention or make targets of their cities.
There must be a better way to secure the full blessings of American life for all of us besides using bigotry and injustice to empty our country of those we deem as less than us.
Cowles, a principled conservative, is best known for standing up for environmental issues. Cowles also believes strongly in the Constitution and the rule of law. Along with other Wisconsin Republicans, Cowles endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
Prominent Democratic leaders, from governors to Congress, must come together to broadly condemn Trump’s impending actions, if only they find the will.
Democrats do not lose campaigns for lack of money or organization. Democrats lose campaigns because too many voters don’t like what the party has become.
The strategist who helped Bernie Sanders win the Latino vote took himself out of the race for DNC chair—but he’s still got lots of ideas.
Call it “Wistalgia,” a stand-in for the “great” America that was no stranger to dark chapters, but nevertheless climbed toward kinship.
Clean energy brings real independence.
All too often, their country has dropped the ball on caring for them after they’ve completed their service, even as veterans are burdened with alarmingly high suicide rates and unexplained illnesses. The most many of today’s military personnel can expect is a faux tribute during a sporting event.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Dem Gov. Tony Evers the GOP -controlled Legislature will do with the state’s $4 billion surplus as work begins on the next biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
An activist judge in Wisconsin gave big government special interests an early Christmas present with a ruling this week on the reforms known as Act 10.
His career in public service is a perfect microcosm of the before-and-after eras of Wisconsin politics.
Governments have stalled for months to provide records.
