John Nichols: Mark Pocan’s 100% for taxing the billionaire class
For years, the congressman has responded to reports of growing economic inequality in America with a three-word mantra: “Tax the rich!” Now, Pocan’s got a president on his side.
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For years, the congressman has responded to reports of growing economic inequality in America with a three-word mantra: “Tax the rich!” Now, Pocan’s got a president on his side.
While individuals who have themselves suffered discrimination may seek a remedy, our Constitution does not recognize blood guilt or favor. Race or ethnicity can almost never be the basis for government preferences.
The landscape of America seems to constantly reinforce our divisions. However, are we really all that divided? Are we really all that different? And, are we really all that disconnected?
A new centrist party could work, but it’s unlikely to overcome the legal, financial and cultural breastworks that protect the two major parties.
Baldwin has led in condemning Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Just how tied the nonprofit Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is to Wisconsin Republicans was on full display last week in the chambers of the state Supreme Court.
This is a pilot project. Changes have been made over time and will continue to be made.
An open embrace of spiritual values in choice schools builds better citizens.
After witnessing the impact of a major oil spill, Gaylord Nelson took a stand for the environment and persuaded others to work toward a sustainable earth.
Without policies to dedicate land to small-scale, prospective farmers, the future of agriculture is in danger.
As we saw in Virginia, and to an extent this spring, the tables are turning toward the fall.
The evidence does not support the argument that they reduce use of force.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, sift through Wisconsin’s 2022 spring election results for trends and clues for the fall general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
American Players Theatre actors, both white and of color, visit predominately white high school classrooms for a week to use their improvisational skills, charisma and life experiences to spark conversations about race in settings where diversity is scarce.
Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David A Clarke Jr questions Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ truthfulness, transparency and consistency.
For years, the congressman has responded to reports of growing economic inequality in America with a three-word mantra: “Tax the rich!” Now, Pocan’s got a president on his side.
While individuals who have themselves suffered discrimination may seek a remedy, our Constitution does not recognize blood guilt or favor. Race or ethnicity can almost never be the basis for government preferences.
The landscape of America seems to constantly reinforce our divisions. However, are we really all that divided? Are we really all that different? And, are we really all that disconnected?
A new centrist party could work, but it’s unlikely to overcome the legal, financial and cultural breastworks that protect the two major parties.
Baldwin has led in condemning Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Just how tied the nonprofit Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is to Wisconsin Republicans was on full display last week in the chambers of the state Supreme Court.
This is a pilot project. Changes have been made over time and will continue to be made.
An open embrace of spiritual values in choice schools builds better citizens.
After witnessing the impact of a major oil spill, Gaylord Nelson took a stand for the environment and persuaded others to work toward a sustainable earth.
Without policies to dedicate land to small-scale, prospective farmers, the future of agriculture is in danger.
As we saw in Virginia, and to an extent this spring, the tables are turning toward the fall.
The evidence does not support the argument that they reduce use of force.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, sift through Wisconsin’s 2022 spring election results for trends and clues for the fall general election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
American Players Theatre actors, both white and of color, visit predominately white high school classrooms for a week to use their improvisational skills, charisma and life experiences to spark conversations about race in settings where diversity is scarce.
Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David A Clarke Jr questions Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ truthfulness, transparency and consistency.