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Immediately after his historically unprecedented conviction on 34 charges of falsifying business records, Donald J. Trump tried Thursday to suggest that the jury’s decision was an affront to democracy.
“How bad are things that MPS? Only 40% of MPS sophomores are proficient at reading and less than 30% are proficient at math. And the graduation rate and MPS is abysmal. Obviously what MPS has been doing is not working. So why has DPI ignored the problems of MPS? Why can’t the Superintendent and her deputies take a leadership role?”
Trump was convicted on all 34 counts: “In Scheme To Illegally Influence 2016 Election” (Washington Post – WP). He had falsified business records to conceal a “hush money” payment to buy a porn actress’s silence. The underlying crime was a New York election law that makes it a crime to “conspire to promote or prevent the election of any person to a public office by unlawful means” (WP).
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. All eyes are on Wisconsin as the over eighteen hundred municipal clerks prepare to administer the 2024 Presidential election this fall.
WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss finding and convincing Wisconsin independent voters to vote for a partisan candidate in the presidential election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
While I’ve never been a big fan of fireworks, I know how important they are to this city.
All Trump rallies have a similar feel to them—always fun and full of positive energy and love for America. But something more significant occurred at the latest Trump rally in the Bronx, as Trump took a break from the blatantly politicized trial against him in New York to do a rally in one of the bluest areas of the country.
The world looks to the United States as a leader, with vital alliances, economic prowess, and a healthy dose of reason and sound judgment among those who are in our government or aspire for leadership.
June 5 is the anniversary of our recall election victory. It was the first time a governor survived such an effort. Each of the previous attempts resulted in the incumbent being removed from office.
Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction did not mince words in its letter warning Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley that millions of dollars in school funds are in jeopardy because of his district’s failure to provide statutorily required financial data.
The Libertarian Party (LP) held their national convention in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. The event featured several big-name political figures, too—Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump and Ron Paul all made appearances. Yet, despite their presence, none garnered nearly as much attention, or caused more commotion, than the LP’s presidential nominee—Chase Oliver.
Sociologist Brad Wilcox is modeling what he thinks more people with elevated platforms in American culture should do: He’s telling young people to marry because it will make them happier.
I’ve got former Shorewood Hills president and longtime utillity official David Benforado to thank for passing along a recent story from CBS News that ought to make your blood boil.
Arkansas. And us, the great State of Wisconsin. That’s it. That’s the list. And it is not a “good” list. This is not a good list for Wisconsin women. What list is this? It’s a list of the states that have refused to extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days to a full year.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI Heritage Month) honoring AANHPI contributions to our nation’s economy and cultural fabric. Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing Wisconsin racial demographics. In search of better opportunities — from railroad workers, farm laborers as my father, to owning Main Street small businesses—history shows AANHPI’s resilience, work, and entrepreneurial spirit helped build this nation.
In November 2021 Brian Rothgery resigned his job as communications manager for the county board. He was not replaced until May 2022, when the job was handed to former Milwaukee County Supervisor Eddie Cullen, who had just stepped down from the position that spring. No one else was considered or interviewed for the job of communications manager.
Reports that Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost signed a petition to recall former Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2011 set off a media storm this week.
The Dane County judge overseeing the latest radical left challenge to Act 10 signed the petition to recall Governor Walker, as did Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who will almost certainly be the deciding vote to strike Act 10 down. So why don’t they think they should have to recuse themselves from the case?
Did you know that Clint Eastwood returned his Oscars to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences over his disgust with progressive Hollywood? Neither did we.
Among the first news outlets to pick up on the May 29 unveiling of the $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund were two outside the state – the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in Washington and U.S. News & World Report. Both took note within hours.
Immediately after his historically unprecedented conviction on 34 charges of falsifying business records, Donald J. Trump tried Thursday to suggest that the jury’s decision was an affront to democracy.
“How bad are things that MPS? Only 40% of MPS sophomores are proficient at reading and less than 30% are proficient at math. And the graduation rate and MPS is abysmal. Obviously what MPS has been doing is not working. So why has DPI ignored the problems of MPS? Why can’t the Superintendent and her deputies take a leadership role?”
Trump was convicted on all 34 counts: “In Scheme To Illegally Influence 2016 Election” (Washington Post – WP). He had falsified business records to conceal a “hush money” payment to buy a porn actress’s silence. The underlying crime was a New York election law that makes it a crime to “conspire to promote or prevent the election of any person to a public office by unlawful means” (WP).
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. All eyes are on Wisconsin as the over eighteen hundred municipal clerks prepare to administer the 2024 Presidential election this fall.
WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss finding and convincing Wisconsin independent voters to vote for a partisan candidate in the presidential election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
While I’ve never been a big fan of fireworks, I know how important they are to this city.
All Trump rallies have a similar feel to them—always fun and full of positive energy and love for America. But something more significant occurred at the latest Trump rally in the Bronx, as Trump took a break from the blatantly politicized trial against him in New York to do a rally in one of the bluest areas of the country.
The world looks to the United States as a leader, with vital alliances, economic prowess, and a healthy dose of reason and sound judgment among those who are in our government or aspire for leadership.
June 5 is the anniversary of our recall election victory. It was the first time a governor survived such an effort. Each of the previous attempts resulted in the incumbent being removed from office.
Officials at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction did not mince words in its letter warning Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley that millions of dollars in school funds are in jeopardy because of his district’s failure to provide statutorily required financial data.
The Libertarian Party (LP) held their national convention in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. The event featured several big-name political figures, too—Vivek Ramaswamy, Robert Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump and Ron Paul all made appearances. Yet, despite their presence, none garnered nearly as much attention, or caused more commotion, than the LP’s presidential nominee—Chase Oliver.
Sociologist Brad Wilcox is modeling what he thinks more people with elevated platforms in American culture should do: He’s telling young people to marry because it will make them happier.
I’ve got former Shorewood Hills president and longtime utillity official David Benforado to thank for passing along a recent story from CBS News that ought to make your blood boil.
Arkansas. And us, the great State of Wisconsin. That’s it. That’s the list. And it is not a “good” list. This is not a good list for Wisconsin women. What list is this? It’s a list of the states that have refused to extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days to a full year.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI Heritage Month) honoring AANHPI contributions to our nation’s economy and cultural fabric. Asian Americans are one of the fastest-growing Wisconsin racial demographics. In search of better opportunities — from railroad workers, farm laborers as my father, to owning Main Street small businesses—history shows AANHPI’s resilience, work, and entrepreneurial spirit helped build this nation.
In November 2021 Brian Rothgery resigned his job as communications manager for the county board. He was not replaced until May 2022, when the job was handed to former Milwaukee County Supervisor Eddie Cullen, who had just stepped down from the position that spring. No one else was considered or interviewed for the job of communications manager.
Reports that Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost signed a petition to recall former Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2011 set off a media storm this week.
The Dane County judge overseeing the latest radical left challenge to Act 10 signed the petition to recall Governor Walker, as did Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who will almost certainly be the deciding vote to strike Act 10 down. So why don’t they think they should have to recuse themselves from the case?
Did you know that Clint Eastwood returned his Oscars to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences over his disgust with progressive Hollywood? Neither did we.
Among the first news outlets to pick up on the May 29 unveiling of the $100 million Wisconsin Investment Fund were two outside the state – the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in Washington and U.S. News & World Report. Both took note within hours.
