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Sofia Johansson, Damayanti Rodriguez-Ramos and Cristina Carvajal: Filters can protect kids from contaminated water
Gov. Tony Evers officially declared 2025 the Year of the Kid. As part of this proclamation, he’s made access to safe drinking water a top priority — with good reason.

Bruce Murphy: Evers offers a reelection budget
A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.


Reggie Jackson: History teaches us that ignoring the elephant in the room will not make it go away
Far too many people have tried to compare Trump to Hitler. They give him far too much credit. Only time will tell who he really is, historically speaking.

Jessica McBride: 6 things to remember about Brittany Kinser’s big victory tuesday
Moderate education reformer Brittany Kinser’s big victory in a three-way primary on Tuesday night sets up an epic showdown between Kinser and liberal incumbent Jill Underly in the state Department of Public Instruction race this April.

Bill Barth: Time to reform election financing
Court race demonstrates the power of money, and the system’s loopholes.

Mark Belling: Wisconsin Legislature hasn’t gotten the MAGA message
Sweetheart deal gives no-bid monopoly on power line construction

John Nichols: Statehood offers Canadians the chance to live shorter lives
Donald Trump thinks Canadians should become Americans.

David Blaska: Are you ready for the mud slide?
Our billionaires cancel out your billionaires!

Spencer Black: Don’t let Elon Musk decide the fate of our court
Last November, for the first time in a dozen years, Wisconsin voters were actually able to cast a meaningful vote for which party controls the state Legislature. However, that basic American right to choose our leaders might soon be taken away from us.

Nicole Russell: Federal government has wasted trillions. Trump and Musk are saying, ‘Enough!’
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to unburden and liberate Americans, who feel the pain of the federal deficit and debt through high inflation and steep taxes.

William Andrekopoulos: Brenda Cassellius needs additional power to get MPS reforms it desperately needs
Brenda Cassellius comes to Milwaukee with good experience, background and vision on what needs to be accomplished.

Bruce Murphy: United Way funding flat since 2017
Why? Should wealthy health care giants get funding? CEO Amy Lindner promises changes.

Steven Walters: Federal funds uncertainty threatens state budget
$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.

Dave Cieslewicz: Dems’ angst is a waste of time
The best we can hope for is that the party will simply continue to oppose Trump and there will be enough buyer’s remorse among independents to swing things back in the Democrats’ direction.

Gregory Humphrey: American anxiety grows about economy as gold Bars in airline cargo holds grow amid tariff fears
As we know, many Americans view politics solely from the pocketbook.

Scott Frostman: Vote Tuesday for Brittany Kinser if you want Wisconsin education reform
The choice is clear. It’s not even close.

Dave Zweifel: Brady Williamson advised presidents as well as the Cap Times
Madison’s Brady Williamson was one of the smartest people I ever knew.

LaKeshia Myers: National Donor Day highlights critical need for organ and blood donors in Wisconsin
Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day.

David Blaska: Susan Crawford has 2 sheriffs
Both are Dane County liberals!

Sofia Johansson, Damayanti Rodriguez-Ramos and Cristina Carvajal: Filters can protect kids from contaminated water
Gov. Tony Evers officially declared 2025 the Year of the Kid. As part of this proclamation, he’s made access to safe drinking water a top priority — with good reason.

Bruce Murphy: Evers offers a reelection budget
A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.


Reggie Jackson: History teaches us that ignoring the elephant in the room will not make it go away
Far too many people have tried to compare Trump to Hitler. They give him far too much credit. Only time will tell who he really is, historically speaking.

Jessica McBride: 6 things to remember about Brittany Kinser’s big victory tuesday
Moderate education reformer Brittany Kinser’s big victory in a three-way primary on Tuesday night sets up an epic showdown between Kinser and liberal incumbent Jill Underly in the state Department of Public Instruction race this April.

Bill Barth: Time to reform election financing
Court race demonstrates the power of money, and the system’s loopholes.

Mark Belling: Wisconsin Legislature hasn’t gotten the MAGA message
Sweetheart deal gives no-bid monopoly on power line construction

John Nichols: Statehood offers Canadians the chance to live shorter lives
Donald Trump thinks Canadians should become Americans.

David Blaska: Are you ready for the mud slide?
Our billionaires cancel out your billionaires!

Spencer Black: Don’t let Elon Musk decide the fate of our court
Last November, for the first time in a dozen years, Wisconsin voters were actually able to cast a meaningful vote for which party controls the state Legislature. However, that basic American right to choose our leaders might soon be taken away from us.

Nicole Russell: Federal government has wasted trillions. Trump and Musk are saying, ‘Enough!’
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to unburden and liberate Americans, who feel the pain of the federal deficit and debt through high inflation and steep taxes.

William Andrekopoulos: Brenda Cassellius needs additional power to get MPS reforms it desperately needs
Brenda Cassellius comes to Milwaukee with good experience, background and vision on what needs to be accomplished.

Bruce Murphy: United Way funding flat since 2017
Why? Should wealthy health care giants get funding? CEO Amy Lindner promises changes.

Steven Walters: Federal funds uncertainty threatens state budget
$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.

Dave Cieslewicz: Dems’ angst is a waste of time
The best we can hope for is that the party will simply continue to oppose Trump and there will be enough buyer’s remorse among independents to swing things back in the Democrats’ direction.

Gregory Humphrey: American anxiety grows about economy as gold Bars in airline cargo holds grow amid tariff fears
As we know, many Americans view politics solely from the pocketbook.

Scott Frostman: Vote Tuesday for Brittany Kinser if you want Wisconsin education reform
The choice is clear. It’s not even close.

Dave Zweifel: Brady Williamson advised presidents as well as the Cap Times
Madison’s Brady Williamson was one of the smartest people I ever knew.

LaKeshia Myers: National Donor Day highlights critical need for organ and blood donors in Wisconsin
Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day.