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Gregory Humphrey: All Americans can cheer SOTU speech
If we take just a minute to step back and see the grandeur of the SOTU, the process of how our government operates, and the attempts at decorum (minus the ones who acted boorishly with outbursts), all while robust policy disputes stew below the surface, we then can understand the power of this tradition.

Sam Hagedorn: Republican vs Republican equals election losses
For some unhealthy reason, the mini coalitions in the Republican party have decided that a circular firing squad and name-calling are more important and self-righteous than the ultimate goal of winning elections and controlling the political discourse.

Melissa Agard: Local governments need the state’s assistance
Gov. Tony Evers proposes improved program to provide that support.

Patrick McIlheran: What parents need to save their sons
A school that’s making Milwaukee’s future men navigates harsh fiscal environment.

Dave Zweifel: Want regressive taxes and lousy schools? Move to Florida
Those who want to “escape” to Florida, its bad schools, regressive government and perennial climate disasters to avoid paying an income tax that benefits all, I say good riddance.

Richard Moore: Kelly seeks return to the state’s high court
Former justice is a constitutional conservative committed to the rule of law.

Mike McCabe: Was blind but now can’t see
Too many voters can’t see—or don’t care—why Wisconsin’s highest court once deserved national acclaim and now is a disgrace. Impartial justice, how sweet the sound, once lost not easily found.

Bruce Thompson: Multiple representatives would lessen gerrymandering
If every Assembly district had 3 representatives rather than 1 the result would be dramatic

Liz Fentress: Seek common climate ground
If we agree that we want the best life possible for future generations, I think we have to agree to do what we can to mitigate climate change.

Scott Allen: School choice for all
Giving parents of all income levels the opportunity to choose the right school will open up more opportunities for greater student success and incentivize school excellence. Removing the arbitrary income limit on school choice is the right move for everyone.

Tom Still: On jobs and economic growth, state lawmakers share interest in what works
While plenty of issues can sharply divide Democrats and Republicans, there are just as many – if not more – to bring lawmakers together. The continued health of the Wisconsin economy is one of them.

David Crowley: County needs help running state programs
Our partnership on state-mandated programs is underfunded, leaving public safety at risk.

John Nichols: Socialism’s 20th century hotbed will host the GOP convention
The 2024 Republican National Convention is to be held in Milwaukee, a city that for much of the 20th century was governed by three of the most high-profile Socialist Party mayors in American history.

Lena Taylor: Big Bird could teach adults a thing or two
In learning about the passing of the show’s co-creator Lloyd Morrisett, this month, I was completely unprepared for the backstory about how Big Bird and the crew came to be.

Gregory Humphrey: Congress must deal with marijuana’s health concerns
Data shows smoking consequences.

Bill Kaplan: Johnson and McCarthy’s Russian roulette threat
It’s one thing to have an unforeseen train wreck, but quite another to make a train go off the tracks and explode. However, that’s what House Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans and Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson are doing in refusing to raise the debt ceiling.

Scott Walker: State-sanctioned racism: Students should not pay for their ‘white privilege’
DeSantis takes lead in eliminating DEI and CRT bureaucracies.

Dave Zweifel: Scott Walker’s take on drag is a drag
Former Gov. Scott Walker, who will never be accused of being a student of history, declared the other day that drag shows are the same as strip shows.

Brita Olsen: After 30 years, it’s time to build on the Family Medical Leave Act
The FMLA’s qualifications for eligible workers excludes about 62% of workers in Wisconsin, most of whom are low-income and/or part-time workers who cannot afford to miss a shift.

Dave Cieslewicz: Nice speech, Joe
It was a very good night for President Joe Biden.

Gregory Humphrey: All Americans can cheer SOTU speech
If we take just a minute to step back and see the grandeur of the SOTU, the process of how our government operates, and the attempts at decorum (minus the ones who acted boorishly with outbursts), all while robust policy disputes stew below the surface, we then can understand the power of this tradition.

Sam Hagedorn: Republican vs Republican equals election losses
For some unhealthy reason, the mini coalitions in the Republican party have decided that a circular firing squad and name-calling are more important and self-righteous than the ultimate goal of winning elections and controlling the political discourse.

Melissa Agard: Local governments need the state’s assistance
Gov. Tony Evers proposes improved program to provide that support.

Patrick McIlheran: What parents need to save their sons
A school that’s making Milwaukee’s future men navigates harsh fiscal environment.

Dave Zweifel: Want regressive taxes and lousy schools? Move to Florida
Those who want to “escape” to Florida, its bad schools, regressive government and perennial climate disasters to avoid paying an income tax that benefits all, I say good riddance.

Richard Moore: Kelly seeks return to the state’s high court
Former justice is a constitutional conservative committed to the rule of law.

Mike McCabe: Was blind but now can’t see
Too many voters can’t see—or don’t care—why Wisconsin’s highest court once deserved national acclaim and now is a disgrace. Impartial justice, how sweet the sound, once lost not easily found.

Bruce Thompson: Multiple representatives would lessen gerrymandering
If every Assembly district had 3 representatives rather than 1 the result would be dramatic

Liz Fentress: Seek common climate ground
If we agree that we want the best life possible for future generations, I think we have to agree to do what we can to mitigate climate change.

Scott Allen: School choice for all
Giving parents of all income levels the opportunity to choose the right school will open up more opportunities for greater student success and incentivize school excellence. Removing the arbitrary income limit on school choice is the right move for everyone.

Tom Still: On jobs and economic growth, state lawmakers share interest in what works
While plenty of issues can sharply divide Democrats and Republicans, there are just as many – if not more – to bring lawmakers together. The continued health of the Wisconsin economy is one of them.

David Crowley: County needs help running state programs
Our partnership on state-mandated programs is underfunded, leaving public safety at risk.

John Nichols: Socialism’s 20th century hotbed will host the GOP convention
The 2024 Republican National Convention is to be held in Milwaukee, a city that for much of the 20th century was governed by three of the most high-profile Socialist Party mayors in American history.

Lena Taylor: Big Bird could teach adults a thing or two
In learning about the passing of the show’s co-creator Lloyd Morrisett, this month, I was completely unprepared for the backstory about how Big Bird and the crew came to be.

Gregory Humphrey: Congress must deal with marijuana’s health concerns
Data shows smoking consequences.

Bill Kaplan: Johnson and McCarthy’s Russian roulette threat
It’s one thing to have an unforeseen train wreck, but quite another to make a train go off the tracks and explode. However, that’s what House Speaker McCarthy, House Republicans and Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson are doing in refusing to raise the debt ceiling.

Scott Walker: State-sanctioned racism: Students should not pay for their ‘white privilege’
DeSantis takes lead in eliminating DEI and CRT bureaucracies.

Dave Zweifel: Scott Walker’s take on drag is a drag
Former Gov. Scott Walker, who will never be accused of being a student of history, declared the other day that drag shows are the same as strip shows.

Brita Olsen: After 30 years, it’s time to build on the Family Medical Leave Act
The FMLA’s qualifications for eligible workers excludes about 62% of workers in Wisconsin, most of whom are low-income and/or part-time workers who cannot afford to miss a shift.

