
Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: War deserves more than casual rhetoric
Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance. They deserve the full weight of presidential responsibility. And they deserve a public argument worthy of the cost.
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Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance. They deserve the full weight of presidential responsibility. And they deserve a public argument worthy of the cost.

Movements are not sustained by one towering figure. They are carried forward by ordinary people who, at some point, decide that the work must continue. The question is no longer just who will show up now. The question is whether the rest of us will.

Dr. Frederic Mohs developed a highly effective treatment for skin cancer while a medical student at the University of Wisconsin in the early 1930s.

Public health policy should be practical, implementable, and respectful of the people it affects. AB 180 raises legitimate questions on all three.

Residents want transparency, information and a meaningful voice before major infrastructure decisions reshape their communities and household budgets.

It’s time to revisit a mantra that has grown far beyond its constitutional foundation.

Removing barriers, whether they are financial, logistical or simply a lack of options, helps people take that first step. Screening does not have to be complicated to be effective, but it does have to be accessible.

Millions entered illegally during the Biden Administration. It only takes one to carry out a deadly attack. That’s why weakening our homeland security infrastructure right now is so irresponsible.

One of the main differences in this crisis and others in the past is that there are more alternatives to oil and gas than ever before. And those alternatives are more cost-effective and easier to develop. The crisis could have been avoided.

Trump and administration officials are stage-managing the Iran War. Whenever the news is bad, Trump distorts and downplays.

Bruce Springsteen had never relegated himself to the political sidelines.

An Afghan refugee service provider’s work and life are shaped by shifting U.S. policies

A $46 million crisis with no clear answers

Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition is ready to organize and provide teacher training, connection to high-quality resources and support for strategies to enhance civic learning for all students.

Drawn by mission, kept by coaching

It is becoming apparent that tougher measures, a progressive despotism, if you will, and far less leniency from the government will be required to change behavior so vaccination rates increase. The vast majority of our society opts for science and logic.

The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors is currently discussing restructuring its committee system. This conversation deserves public attention.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April and how that race has changed in recent years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Plethora of polls show ‘emotional response to arguments,’ says Port mayor

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Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance. They deserve the full weight of presidential responsibility. And they deserve a public argument worthy of the cost.

Movements are not sustained by one towering figure. They are carried forward by ordinary people who, at some point, decide that the work must continue. The question is no longer just who will show up now. The question is whether the rest of us will.

Dr. Frederic Mohs developed a highly effective treatment for skin cancer while a medical student at the University of Wisconsin in the early 1930s.

Public health policy should be practical, implementable, and respectful of the people it affects. AB 180 raises legitimate questions on all three.

Residents want transparency, information and a meaningful voice before major infrastructure decisions reshape their communities and household budgets.

It’s time to revisit a mantra that has grown far beyond its constitutional foundation.

Removing barriers, whether they are financial, logistical or simply a lack of options, helps people take that first step. Screening does not have to be complicated to be effective, but it does have to be accessible.

Millions entered illegally during the Biden Administration. It only takes one to carry out a deadly attack. That’s why weakening our homeland security infrastructure right now is so irresponsible.

One of the main differences in this crisis and others in the past is that there are more alternatives to oil and gas than ever before. And those alternatives are more cost-effective and easier to develop. The crisis could have been avoided.

Trump and administration officials are stage-managing the Iran War. Whenever the news is bad, Trump distorts and downplays.

Bruce Springsteen had never relegated himself to the political sidelines.

An Afghan refugee service provider’s work and life are shaped by shifting U.S. policies

A $46 million crisis with no clear answers

Wisconsin Civic Learning Coalition is ready to organize and provide teacher training, connection to high-quality resources and support for strategies to enhance civic learning for all students.

Drawn by mission, kept by coaching

It is becoming apparent that tougher measures, a progressive despotism, if you will, and far less leniency from the government will be required to change behavior so vaccination rates increase. The vast majority of our society opts for science and logic.

The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors is currently discussing restructuring its committee system. This conversation deserves public attention.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April and how that race has changed in recent years. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Plethora of polls show ‘emotional response to arguments,’ says Port mayor

Can these Democrats win local races in Waukesha County?