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Americans have made it clear that they don’t want Social Security or Medicare touched. But let’s be honest. Several Republicans have indeed indicated that what they call “entitlement” programs need to be addressed.
Mayor’s office signals support for putting police back in schools.
In order to revive our democratic institutions, in addition to the statewide movement for nonpartisan redistricting and fair maps, we need a push for appointments to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by a nonpartisan judicial nominating commission.
Leading up to the primary, big-dollar, out-of-state interest groups are already working overtime to politicize our judges and purchase influence, attempting to block out the voice of Wisconsin voters.
If the Republican Party is to resuscitate itself, and ward off the threat of a Trump comeback, they should implement RCV for the 2024 presidential primary season. The Democratic Party should too: RCV would result in a stronger Democratic opponent to the Republican nominee.
Divided government does not have to mean dormant government. The Legislature should use the next four years and beyond to reinvigorate its oversight activities and deliver real transparency and accountability to the people of Wisconsin.
GOP upset over Black National Anthem sung at game.
Here’s a story about four conservation heroes — four people who made a difference for the greater good. They are the 2023 inductees in the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame, and they accomplished much more than this column can relate.
Like other communities across the country, Madison and Dane County were experiencing the crisis even before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Civic Media now has 18 stations covering state, to offer factual news and battle talk radio.
The governor’s first pitch surprised Republicans who control the Legislature. Republicans took that first pitch with a grimace for three reasons.
Note to voters/taxpayers in the West Bend School District: the pending election for three seats on the school board April 4 will be of epic proportions for its impact on the school district for the next three years.
Both presidents were called senile—Washington by none other than Jefferson.
Democracy emboldened With Kyiv trip.
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who died Friday, had a huge and successful impact on the university, driven by a rare blend of virtues.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is due for a reset.
Blogger David Blaska shares his predictions for Tuesday’s primary.
A lot of Wisconsin Republican leaders ought to be embarrassed by reports about how they strategized to suppress the vote in Milwaukee’s minority communities this past fall.
Remembering Andre Leon Talley.
The greatest threat from China is economic. That requires stronger U.S. competition – not war.
Americans have made it clear that they don’t want Social Security or Medicare touched. But let’s be honest. Several Republicans have indeed indicated that what they call “entitlement” programs need to be addressed.
Mayor’s office signals support for putting police back in schools.
In order to revive our democratic institutions, in addition to the statewide movement for nonpartisan redistricting and fair maps, we need a push for appointments to the Wisconsin Supreme Court by a nonpartisan judicial nominating commission.
Leading up to the primary, big-dollar, out-of-state interest groups are already working overtime to politicize our judges and purchase influence, attempting to block out the voice of Wisconsin voters.
If the Republican Party is to resuscitate itself, and ward off the threat of a Trump comeback, they should implement RCV for the 2024 presidential primary season. The Democratic Party should too: RCV would result in a stronger Democratic opponent to the Republican nominee.
Divided government does not have to mean dormant government. The Legislature should use the next four years and beyond to reinvigorate its oversight activities and deliver real transparency and accountability to the people of Wisconsin.
GOP upset over Black National Anthem sung at game.
Here’s a story about four conservation heroes — four people who made a difference for the greater good. They are the 2023 inductees in the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame, and they accomplished much more than this column can relate.
Like other communities across the country, Madison and Dane County were experiencing the crisis even before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Civic Media now has 18 stations covering state, to offer factual news and battle talk radio.
The governor’s first pitch surprised Republicans who control the Legislature. Republicans took that first pitch with a grimace for three reasons.
Note to voters/taxpayers in the West Bend School District: the pending election for three seats on the school board April 4 will be of epic proportions for its impact on the school district for the next three years.
Both presidents were called senile—Washington by none other than Jefferson.
Democracy emboldened With Kyiv trip.
Former UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, who died Friday, had a huge and successful impact on the university, driven by a rare blend of virtues.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is due for a reset.
Blogger David Blaska shares his predictions for Tuesday’s primary.
A lot of Wisconsin Republican leaders ought to be embarrassed by reports about how they strategized to suppress the vote in Milwaukee’s minority communities this past fall.
Remembering Andre Leon Talley.
The greatest threat from China is economic. That requires stronger U.S. competition – not war.
