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Jennifer Shilling: Democratic 2020 vision 

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As I look back on 2019, I am proud to remember the achievements and priorities of Wisconsin Democrats. It was a

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James Wigderson: Wisconsin GOP cowards

Republicans on Tuesday effectively blocked access to the ballot for potential primary challengers to President Donald Trump. It’s a bizarre, cowardly twist in the history of Wisconsin presidential primaries.

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John Nichols: Russ Feingold is making an issue of biodiversity

Working as an ambassador for an ambitious international Campaign for Nature, Feingold will in the new year be using his prominence — as a former three-term senator from Wisconsin who later served as the U.S. Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region of Africa — to get an urgent conversation going in Africa (where he is highly regarded for his long-term commitment to the continent) and in the U.S.

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Howard Marklein: My plans for 2020

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. This is the time of year when we each take a hard look at our recent history and set goals for

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Jeff Smith: Every conversation sparks a new idea

I’m looking forward to meeting more advocates and introducing new bills to support Wisconsinites in 2020. However, we won’t be able to address the most critical issues or have meaningful accomplishments without nonpartisan redistricting reform.

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Jennifer Shilling: Democratic 2020 vision 

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. As I look back on 2019, I am proud to remember the achievements and priorities of Wisconsin Democrats. It was a

Read More »

James Wigderson: Wisconsin GOP cowards

Republicans on Tuesday effectively blocked access to the ballot for potential primary challengers to President Donald Trump. It’s a bizarre, cowardly twist in the history of Wisconsin presidential primaries.

Read More »

John Nichols: Russ Feingold is making an issue of biodiversity

Working as an ambassador for an ambitious international Campaign for Nature, Feingold will in the new year be using his prominence — as a former three-term senator from Wisconsin who later served as the U.S. Special Envoy to the Great Lakes Region of Africa — to get an urgent conversation going in Africa (where he is highly regarded for his long-term commitment to the continent) and in the U.S.

Read More »

Howard Marklein: My plans for 2020

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. This is the time of year when we each take a hard look at our recent history and set goals for

Read More »

Jeff Smith: Every conversation sparks a new idea

I’m looking forward to meeting more advocates and introducing new bills to support Wisconsinites in 2020. However, we won’t be able to address the most critical issues or have meaningful accomplishments without nonpartisan redistricting reform.

Read More »

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