While state Republican candidates outperformed Trump. A problem for both parties.

In a letter last month, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway instructed city employees to work fewer hours and sign up for Unemployment Insurance to help fill big-spending Madison’s budget hole. She touts it as a win-win situation for the city’s finances and the government employees, without noting the losers: federal taxpayers and employers who cover the cost of UI benefits.

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Ron Johnson has become a national leader in hoaxes and conspiracy theories.

His lawyers are still pushing election lawsuit, hoping for a Trump coup in 2024.

When we think of the nature of systemic racism we rarely see the face of a White woman. I have seen the faces of these women throughout American history. They have been hidden in the background by men who don’t want to give them credit. Despite this, they have made their voices be known as a force in racism.

Over the last two days, Texas has undergone power outages and rolling blackouts as its energy grid has been unable to cope with a huge spike in demand coupled with faltering generation.

Short-term profits for hedge funds at the expense of iconic news operations or the needs of news consumers are appalling. We need regulations to stop and undo the consolidation of our news, (be it radio, newspapers, or broadcast television), into the hands of fewer and fewer people.

The growing pressure to reopen Madison schools has been successful: Superintendent Carlton Jenkins has announced that reopening will start March 9, with no guarantee that teachers can be vaccinated by then.

It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.

Gov. Tony Evers rolled out a massive, $91 billion biennial budget plan Tuesday evening that significantly increases spending, dramatically expands the size of state government and hits taxpayers where it hurts.

The second impeachment trial is in the books, with the former president acquitted of anti-American activities. But, in the court of public opinion, Donald Trump came out as far from innocent and highly guilty of conduct unbecoming the office of the president.

With regard to U.S.-Cuba policy, President Joe Biden should act decisively — even to the point of signing an executive order suspending all sanctions on Cuba unilaterally.

Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election.

Convicted criminals shouldn’t receive priority treatment for the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of anyone – especially not ahead of hardworking Wisconsinites who are high risk due to preexisting conditions.

If there is ever a time when affordable, accessible, and high-quality health care is necessary for families in our state, it’s right now.

Aaron was perhaps the finest all-around ballplayer ever, he was a gentleman, and he had a warm spot in his heart for Milwaukee and Wisconsin. He deserves the honor of having the Brewers’ field named for him and, as fans, we would honor ourselves by insisting on it.

We call on Gov. Evers to stand beside essential workers to restore our voice in the workplace. The time has never been better to honor our sacrifices by honoring our voices.

Keep government at bay, even during a pandemic, is the mantra. Keep it at bay, of course, unless it’s to spend money in certain favorite places.