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Mary Lang Sollinger, a Madison fundraiser and former mayoral candidate who became part of Barack Obama’s success in 2008, recounts her experience in a new book, “From Inspiration to Activism. A Personal Journey Through Obama’s Presidential Campaign.” An early supporter
At the Cap Times today, I see myself and our staff in the “open water” era — we’re guiding a boat when the possibilities for redirection seem infinite. Which brings me to what this column is about — sharing what we are doing and seeking your feedback. Are we on the right course? Are we providing what you most want?
Fixing the roads is literally what Evers campaigned on. So why is his Department of Transportation handing out millions of dollars for bike paths, busses, and expensive ferry rides?
Over the last decade, Republicans have turned their back on consumers at the request of an industry.
The Legislature should not delegate taxing responsibility and authority to an industry association.
Following Super Tuesday, the Dem field has been whittled to Joe Biden, Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders.
Despite general compliance, Wisconsin doesn’t always do a good job with transparency.
The No F-35 Fighter Jets in Madison group discussion page is filled with loathing for Baldwin’s position as “a leading advocate” for the U.S. Air Force basing the squadron of next-generation fighter jets in Madison.
The U.S. Justice Department used to recommend pardons to the president until Donald Trump came along. Now, he just gives them to old pals, even if they’re still in prison.
But it can get you American Samoa.
A competitive Biden vs. Sanders contest moving forward means that Democrats in Wisconsin will vote in droves in the April 7th Wisconsin presidential primary. And that should mean a heavy turnout for Jill Karofsky, the more progressive candidate running against Daniel Kelly.
Justice Dan Kelly seems to side with those out to destroy the “administrative state.”
The internal debates are not without merit. But if Democrats’ priority is truly to defeat Donald Trump, it will take more than a strong candidate or a focused turnout strategy. It will take unity, and it will also take individual effort.
The former vice president is surging, but the Vermont senator is still waging a political revolution.
While his opponent hopes to bring her focus on social justice to the state Supreme Court, Justice Dan Kelly wishes to ‘assiduously patrol the borders between the branches.’
In a rare moment of total honesty, Karofsky admitted and promised that she will be a social justice Justice.
What good is it to have a “public hearing” when the public doesn’t hear about it in time to participate?
“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.
I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a study tour throughout Germany to learn more about the country’s apprenticeship program. Germany has been a world leader in vocational training for hundreds of years, and Wisconsin’s own apprenticeship program is largely based on Germany’s dual model.
Report shows thousands of students arrive at college woefully unprepared.
Mary Lang Sollinger, a Madison fundraiser and former mayoral candidate who became part of Barack Obama’s success in 2008, recounts her experience in a new book, “From Inspiration to Activism. A Personal Journey Through Obama’s Presidential Campaign.” An early supporter
At the Cap Times today, I see myself and our staff in the “open water” era — we’re guiding a boat when the possibilities for redirection seem infinite. Which brings me to what this column is about — sharing what we are doing and seeking your feedback. Are we on the right course? Are we providing what you most want?
Fixing the roads is literally what Evers campaigned on. So why is his Department of Transportation handing out millions of dollars for bike paths, busses, and expensive ferry rides?
Over the last decade, Republicans have turned their back on consumers at the request of an industry.
The Legislature should not delegate taxing responsibility and authority to an industry association.
Following Super Tuesday, the Dem field has been whittled to Joe Biden, Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders.
Despite general compliance, Wisconsin doesn’t always do a good job with transparency.
The No F-35 Fighter Jets in Madison group discussion page is filled with loathing for Baldwin’s position as “a leading advocate” for the U.S. Air Force basing the squadron of next-generation fighter jets in Madison.
The U.S. Justice Department used to recommend pardons to the president until Donald Trump came along. Now, he just gives them to old pals, even if they’re still in prison.
But it can get you American Samoa.
A competitive Biden vs. Sanders contest moving forward means that Democrats in Wisconsin will vote in droves in the April 7th Wisconsin presidential primary. And that should mean a heavy turnout for Jill Karofsky, the more progressive candidate running against Daniel Kelly.
Justice Dan Kelly seems to side with those out to destroy the “administrative state.”
The internal debates are not without merit. But if Democrats’ priority is truly to defeat Donald Trump, it will take more than a strong candidate or a focused turnout strategy. It will take unity, and it will also take individual effort.
The former vice president is surging, but the Vermont senator is still waging a political revolution.
While his opponent hopes to bring her focus on social justice to the state Supreme Court, Justice Dan Kelly wishes to ‘assiduously patrol the borders between the branches.’
In a rare moment of total honesty, Karofsky admitted and promised that she will be a social justice Justice.
What good is it to have a “public hearing” when the public doesn’t hear about it in time to participate?
“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.
I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a study tour throughout Germany to learn more about the country’s apprenticeship program. Germany has been a world leader in vocational training for hundreds of years, and Wisconsin’s own apprenticeship program is largely based on Germany’s dual model.
Report shows thousands of students arrive at college woefully unprepared.
