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The gun industry relies on a sense of powerlessness to maintain its deadly profiteering. But Americans do not have to accept the lies that justify inaction.
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The gun industry relies on a sense of powerlessness to maintain its deadly profiteering. But Americans do not have to accept the lies that justify inaction.

New documents obtained by Wisconsin Spotlight through an open records request show the outsized influence the state’s largest teachers union has on a Democrat politician it has showered with campaign cash and votes.

Breaking the chains to access capital and achieve real freedom.

DNR needs to shift priorities.

Adult content—gay, straight, trans or otherwise—is never acceptable when performed in front of extremely young audiences, and it is imperative that the public continues to fight its constant incursion into highly inappropriate settings.

Circuit Court Judge Ellen Berz decided to prohibit any live or recorded broadcast coverage in the trial of Khari Sanford, accused (and ultimately convicted) of killing his then-girlfriend’s parents.

Contrary to the accusation that they are some sort of rabble-rousers, union leaders themselves are simply responding to the ongoing trickle of complaints from employees that has been going on for many years.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s contempt for the rule of law and the institutions of our democracy, which he demonstrated in his bombastic, sarcastic performance in Dane County circuit court on Friday, is the same style of demagoguery practiced by Donald Trump.

It’s possible that national Democrats could get crushed while Democratic Gov. Tony Evers could win a second term and a Democrat might beat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.

The circle of destruction from Democrat polices is hitting farmers particularly hard. From soaring diesel prices and historic fertilizer costs to supply shortages, life has gotten a lot tougher down on the farm.

Still shares highlights from a recent interview with Blank, who will become president of Northwestern University this fall.

Misleading criticisms do not help anyone … except Democrat Josh Kaul.

Blaska shares excerpts from former Attorney General and Trump loyalist William P. Barr’s book, “One Damn Thing After Another.”

Republicans are nominating participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol for major offices across the country.

Maybe Wisconsin will wake up one day. Until then, people with legitimate health conditions will continue to buy cannabis underground or travel to dispensaries across state lines.

Madison has options to plan a more sustainable, equitable transit system that doesn’t require a personal car.

Hitler led Germany into a humiliating defeat but not after the senseless killing of millions of soldiers and civilians. Will Putin be compared to Hitler?

The West did not bluster or threaten, provoke or prod Russia. Instead, the various peoples of the former Soviet Union, when given a chance to make their own way in the world, looked West.

One of the great editorial cartoonists, who became too controversial for Journal Sentinel, dies at age 66.

The Grand Old Party has collapsed morally at all levels.

The gun industry relies on a sense of powerlessness to maintain its deadly profiteering. But Americans do not have to accept the lies that justify inaction.

New documents obtained by Wisconsin Spotlight through an open records request show the outsized influence the state’s largest teachers union has on a Democrat politician it has showered with campaign cash and votes.

Breaking the chains to access capital and achieve real freedom.

DNR needs to shift priorities.

Adult content—gay, straight, trans or otherwise—is never acceptable when performed in front of extremely young audiences, and it is imperative that the public continues to fight its constant incursion into highly inappropriate settings.

Circuit Court Judge Ellen Berz decided to prohibit any live or recorded broadcast coverage in the trial of Khari Sanford, accused (and ultimately convicted) of killing his then-girlfriend’s parents.

Contrary to the accusation that they are some sort of rabble-rousers, union leaders themselves are simply responding to the ongoing trickle of complaints from employees that has been going on for many years.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s contempt for the rule of law and the institutions of our democracy, which he demonstrated in his bombastic, sarcastic performance in Dane County circuit court on Friday, is the same style of demagoguery practiced by Donald Trump.

It’s possible that national Democrats could get crushed while Democratic Gov. Tony Evers could win a second term and a Democrat might beat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.

The circle of destruction from Democrat polices is hitting farmers particularly hard. From soaring diesel prices and historic fertilizer costs to supply shortages, life has gotten a lot tougher down on the farm.

Still shares highlights from a recent interview with Blank, who will become president of Northwestern University this fall.

Misleading criticisms do not help anyone … except Democrat Josh Kaul.

Blaska shares excerpts from former Attorney General and Trump loyalist William P. Barr’s book, “One Damn Thing After Another.”

Republicans are nominating participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol for major offices across the country.

Maybe Wisconsin will wake up one day. Until then, people with legitimate health conditions will continue to buy cannabis underground or travel to dispensaries across state lines.

Madison has options to plan a more sustainable, equitable transit system that doesn’t require a personal car.

Hitler led Germany into a humiliating defeat but not after the senseless killing of millions of soldiers and civilians. Will Putin be compared to Hitler?

The West did not bluster or threaten, provoke or prod Russia. Instead, the various peoples of the former Soviet Union, when given a chance to make their own way in the world, looked West.

One of the great editorial cartoonists, who became too controversial for Journal Sentinel, dies at age 66.

The Grand Old Party has collapsed morally at all levels.