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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.
After a long off-season the national pastime will soon be back in the swing of things — and a request for more public funds is warming in the bullpen to help the Milwaukee Brewers and their wealthy ownership group finance the looming upgrades to American Family Field.
Could this put a potential “Beer District” in jeopardy?
This would be hard enough to swallow if the Brewers’ owners were investing in their own ball club and trying to reward their loyal fans with a pennant. Instead they’re taking us for bush leaguers. Evers is proving that we are.
Mobile Wisconsinites can establish residency in Florida or elsewhere – and minimize their tax bill – more rapidly than many believe.
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.
After a long off-season the national pastime will soon be back in the swing of things — and a request for more public funds is warming in the bullpen to help the Milwaukee Brewers and their wealthy ownership group finance the looming upgrades to American Family Field.
Could this put a potential “Beer District” in jeopardy?
This would be hard enough to swallow if the Brewers’ owners were investing in their own ball club and trying to reward their loyal fans with a pennant. Instead they’re taking us for bush leaguers. Evers is proving that we are.
Mobile Wisconsinites can establish residency in Florida or elsewhere – and minimize their tax bill – more rapidly than many believe.