In his new book, author George Packer argues that Americans have polarized into four groups. Madison is dominated by two of them, but the state is well-represented across all four.

Mainstream media have abused the trust vested in them by the public. This breach of trust has exacerbated the political divide.

Despite differences, most Americans feel that they are lucky to be citizens of this creative, innovative and powerful country.

Evers took credit for tax cuts despite the fact that his budget proposal included north of $1 billion in tax hikes.

“Paltry.” “Inadequate.” “An insult to the kids of our state.” Just a month ago, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers had harsh words for the Republican-controlled State Legislature’s biennial budget. Now he’s trying to take credit for it.

Democrats deserve a choice. Do they want to nominate Tony Evers again and, at best, get four more years of wishy-washy or do they want to take a chance on actually making a difference?

If you want to get to the truth of what Tony Evers did that week, all you need to do is look at his own words.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is once again on the receiving end of an extraordinary request from the leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature. This time, the plea is for the high court to circumvent the normal judicial process and dive headlong into a redistricting-related legal challenge.

Vos picks ethically challenged former justice who’s already declared election stolen.

He’s been a leader in evading and undermining Wisconsin’s open records laws.

While the simple fact that no one working 40 hours per week should live in poverty should be reason enough, increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour would benefit everyone in Wisconsin in various ways.

Being in the trenches still counts.

Milwaukee now has an opportunity to rethink the I-94 expansion project, so let’s think big. The Stadium Freeway should be converted to a boulevard.

How the GOP-led state Legislature continues to malign Milwaukee.

The Republican-controlled Legislature, by all accounts, crafted a tight two-year budget with an eye on protection against Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ angry veto pen.

Students of color most likely to get virtual instruction. Racial gap 14th highest in Wisconsin.

Why people of color represent a mirror that white America refuses to look into.

Evers answered every call and did everything he could within his powers to assist Kenosha County in its time of greatest need.

Staff members at Lincoln Hills School for Boys, the state’s troubled juvenile offender prison, are leaving the job at an alarming pace.

GOP controlled Legislature passes state budget riddled with problems.