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The four astronauts aboard Orion are giving us a profound sense of our own smallness, a reminder that we are a mere speck in the universe. They are showing us what’s possible when people work as one.
Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.
The so called SAVE America Act is nothing short of Jim Crow 2026.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Trump and his Republicans in Congress want the Save Act to allow them to limit who is allowed to vote in
Campaigning forces judges into a political role that is fundamentally at odds with judicial neutrality.
Nineteenth-century textile workers longed to stay human in a machine age. So do we.
Nearly 60% of the guns stolen in Milwaukee are taken from vehicles. These guns pose a serious threat to public safety, and in Milwaukee, they are likely to contribute to the rise in shootings.
Wisconsinites watch as energy prices soar and clean energy is choked off the grid.
One year later Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin elections still demands accountability.
Van Orden and Trump oppose helping Ukraine and have surrendered to Putin.
The current conflict is sometimes referred to as the Third Gulf War, but is distinctive from the earlier two wars in important respects, including the fact that it relies on executive authority alone. Additionally, we have no allies in the fight beyond Israel.
Efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for minors are not grounded in how pediatric medicine works, nor in what children need to thrive.
We need to modernize the school funding formula to reflect today’s realities and support students fairly across the state. We need to invest in teachers and strengthen the pipeline of educators entering the profession. And we must focus relentlessly on improving student outcomes — especially in reading and math — so every child has a real chance to succeed.
MPS has forced high-performing public schools to seek other authorizers. Recently, there were 12,255 public school students enrolled in schools authorized by the City of Milwaukee or UW-Milwaukee.
Some things to consider: A grocer cannot survive if theft becomes routine ‘cost of doing business.’ And Incentivize smaller-format, lower-overhead grocery models.
Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.
Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.
Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.
Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?
The four astronauts aboard Orion are giving us a profound sense of our own smallness, a reminder that we are a mere speck in the universe. They are showing us what’s possible when people work as one.
Polls show big splits between Wisconsin Democrats, Republicans and independents.
The so called SAVE America Act is nothing short of Jim Crow 2026.
The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Trump and his Republicans in Congress want the Save Act to allow them to limit who is allowed to vote in
Campaigning forces judges into a political role that is fundamentally at odds with judicial neutrality.
Nineteenth-century textile workers longed to stay human in a machine age. So do we.
Nearly 60% of the guns stolen in Milwaukee are taken from vehicles. These guns pose a serious threat to public safety, and in Milwaukee, they are likely to contribute to the rise in shootings.
Wisconsinites watch as energy prices soar and clean energy is choked off the grid.
One year later Musk’s involvement in Wisconsin elections still demands accountability.
Van Orden and Trump oppose helping Ukraine and have surrendered to Putin.
The current conflict is sometimes referred to as the Third Gulf War, but is distinctive from the earlier two wars in important respects, including the fact that it relies on executive authority alone. Additionally, we have no allies in the fight beyond Israel.
Efforts to restrict gender-affirming care for minors are not grounded in how pediatric medicine works, nor in what children need to thrive.
We need to modernize the school funding formula to reflect today’s realities and support students fairly across the state. We need to invest in teachers and strengthen the pipeline of educators entering the profession. And we must focus relentlessly on improving student outcomes — especially in reading and math — so every child has a real chance to succeed.
MPS has forced high-performing public schools to seek other authorizers. Recently, there were 12,255 public school students enrolled in schools authorized by the City of Milwaukee or UW-Milwaukee.
Some things to consider: A grocer cannot survive if theft becomes routine ‘cost of doing business.’ And Incentivize smaller-format, lower-overhead grocery models.
Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Tiffany says he will seek waiver to end program in seven Wisconsin counties.
Chris Taylor will be the next Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The political stars just align that way. But she won’t do it with my vote. Nor will I vote for the conservative on offer, Maria Lazar.
Brenda Cassellius has completed her first year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, tackling numerous inherited issues.
Why did the president’s address to the nation last night leave us colder than yesterday’s oatmeal?
