Milwaukee needs big ideas and a big vision to reclaim more lakefront for the betterment of the people.

If legislators really want to give Wisconsin taxpayers relief, adequately funding the state’s schools would go a long way to do just that.

Conservative and liberal justices and governors have used power in crazy ways.

For the first time in more than a decade, we had a real election for the state Legislature.

The pro-abortion vote didn’t kill the GOP’s surge; it masked an emerging conservative majority that resoundingly reaffirmed the United States constitution and equally rejected the government’s ongoing contravention of fundamental liberties.

I think the reelection of Trump is a disaster. But not an unmitigated one. If it shoves Guilty White Liberals to the background and it forces my party to see people as the individuals that they truly are, that would be a great thing.

Despite our habits of complaining, Americans are fortunate indeed.

I have had the privilege of directing Common Cause Wisconsin (CC/WI) since 1996 and have been fortunate to be able to endure through good times and bad over the years. Voting rights, fair state legislative and congressional voting maps, campaign finance reform, ethical state government, fair courts and holding those in power accountable to the people has been our constant and steady mission for decades and your support has kept us not only relevant, but also effective, outspoken and proactive.

New report shows widespread violation of rules meant to lower hospital costs.

The researcher serves on an advisory council for a leading body-cam vendor.

A Wisconsin immigration attorney and an Israeli peace activist talk about resisting fascism.

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Nearly half of Americans say political or election-related discussions have led to conflicts in their personal lives, and that nearly one in five have ended a friendship due to political views.

Youth mentor and poet Kwabena Antoine Nixon encourages middle school boys to share their pain and struggles and he empowers them to rise above their circumstances.

The timing of this resolution—just two weeks after the property tax referendum—adds to its controversy.

Medicaid expansion is common sense, adds up financially and is good politics.

The state party chair is in the mix for a key national role with the Democratic Party as it charts course in the Trump 2.0 era. But will he make a run for it?

Six takeaways as we contemplate a second Trump presidency.

For Thanksgiving, let’s heal our rural-urban divide and start solving problems around cost of food, health.