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School Board President Cheryl Hancock has confirmed that she used a phony Facebook profile to go after candidates and others who opposed her views in support of stringent mask mandates, left-leaning curriculum and other district policies — not to mention politics.
Mount Pleasant Village Attorney Chris Smith may not like being accused of lying, but Americans must be free to criticize government officials without facing retaliation. His rush to court without a path to victory undercuts the rights that all citizens are all supposed to enjoy.
An astonishing but largely forgotten story in Time Magazine highlighting how the organized left conspired to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 explains why there is so much concern today about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter.
With today’s social media, communication has far less to do with listening, and far more to do with poking and riling others.
The very people Johnson fights for in Washington – billionaires and giant corporations – could be paying less in taxes than me, my fellow teachers, and other public servants like firefighters.
Wisconsin should consider changes more in line with surrounding states.
Crisis should drive efforts for change. Why do we insist on more of the same?
There are effective steps we can take to reduce excessive drinking.
The voters of Wisconsin face a critical choice for governor this November.
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor.
In this fall’s elections, we can push the heavy-weights to step to the front of the pack on the strategic issues, to stop playing divisive politics and paint a way forward for a healthy society and economy.
Michels has a long record of giving big donations to high-level Republican politicians as part of a sophisticated, coordinated effort.
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
I was struck this weekend by the number of news stories that underscored the depth of miscalculation that conservative candidates are taking to play to the angriest and most misguided within the Republican Party.
For the professionals stuck in Gov, Tony Evers’ dysfunctional licensing agency, the aggravating delays are all the more frustrating knowing that the vast majority of Department of Safety and Professional Services employees are still working remotely.
A list of the 22 books I own that have been politically prohibited.
The Wisconsin Assembly Speaker announced on Tuesday that he was keeping Michael Gableman on, although Vos had vowed to shut down Galbleman’s office by the end of April.
Activists have no role in a public official’s office, and when they start pushing for their own agendas they should be shown the door as soon as possible.
Misdiagnosing the problem means Underly’s proposed solutions miss the mark.
According to a number of analysts, DeSantis’ stubborn fight against COVID precautions last year caused thousands of unnecessary deaths in his state.
School Board President Cheryl Hancock has confirmed that she used a phony Facebook profile to go after candidates and others who opposed her views in support of stringent mask mandates, left-leaning curriculum and other district policies — not to mention politics.
Mount Pleasant Village Attorney Chris Smith may not like being accused of lying, but Americans must be free to criticize government officials without facing retaliation. His rush to court without a path to victory undercuts the rights that all citizens are all supposed to enjoy.
An astonishing but largely forgotten story in Time Magazine highlighting how the organized left conspired to defeat Donald Trump in 2020 explains why there is so much concern today about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter.
With today’s social media, communication has far less to do with listening, and far more to do with poking and riling others.
The very people Johnson fights for in Washington – billionaires and giant corporations – could be paying less in taxes than me, my fellow teachers, and other public servants like firefighters.
Wisconsin should consider changes more in line with surrounding states.
Crisis should drive efforts for change. Why do we insist on more of the same?
There are effective steps we can take to reduce excessive drinking.
The voters of Wisconsin face a critical choice for governor this November.
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor.
In this fall’s elections, we can push the heavy-weights to step to the front of the pack on the strategic issues, to stop playing divisive politics and paint a way forward for a healthy society and economy.
Michels has a long record of giving big donations to high-level Republican politicians as part of a sophisticated, coordinated effort.
The impact is huge. How did it happen?
I was struck this weekend by the number of news stories that underscored the depth of miscalculation that conservative candidates are taking to play to the angriest and most misguided within the Republican Party.
For the professionals stuck in Gov, Tony Evers’ dysfunctional licensing agency, the aggravating delays are all the more frustrating knowing that the vast majority of Department of Safety and Professional Services employees are still working remotely.
A list of the 22 books I own that have been politically prohibited.
The Wisconsin Assembly Speaker announced on Tuesday that he was keeping Michael Gableman on, although Vos had vowed to shut down Galbleman’s office by the end of April.
Activists have no role in a public official’s office, and when they start pushing for their own agendas they should be shown the door as soon as possible.
Misdiagnosing the problem means Underly’s proposed solutions miss the mark.
According to a number of analysts, DeSantis’ stubborn fight against COVID precautions last year caused thousands of unnecessary deaths in his state.
