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For more than a decade now, redistricting reformers have hunted for the Holy Grail: A nonpartisan standard to identify partisan gerrymandering that would appeal to Justice Anthony Kennedy, the swing vote on a Supreme Court that has consistently refused to stop determined Republicans or Democrats from tilting maps in their favor since the founding of our nation.
Those who care about the process of governing are pleased there is now a high-stakes legal drama in the offing which may allow for some sanity to be brought to the matter of how states construct their internal political boundaries for election purposes.
While Alex Jones has no exact analogue on the left, we have to watch him, and also watch out to make sure that something similar is not emerging on the left.
Ironworker and activist hopes to win Paul Ryan’s seat.
There is zero chance that the shooting of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise earlier this week will change anything about the gun debate in Washington, D.C. That’s because there is no gun debate in Washington, D.C. The NRA has won. Not the debate — the gun lobby remains very wrong on the facts. But the group had won the politics — big time.
Emil Seidel is best known as Milwaukee’s first Socialist mayor dating back to 1910. What has been unknown until recently is his final resting place.
Most Madisonians probably don’t know because they have more important things to worry about, but their mayor and several influential City Council members can’t stand each other.
In fairness, Priebus is in over his head and serves a president who is unprecedented in demanding total loyalty, returning none, and, well, lying as a serial tactic.
If the events of Alexandria have shown us anything, it’s that we as a nation need to find our collective “Off Switch” when it comes to our heated political rhetoric.
The Wisconsin Legislature should take action now to protect our citizens and our robust private health insurance market.
The public’s concerns may be swept aside as Senate leadership barrels ahead — in secret — hoping to declare the nation free of Obamacare by Independence Day.
Since 2011 Kansas and Wisconsin have been far-right GOP models for sharp budget and tax cutting that would supposedly lead to economic growth and prosperity. However, it was all delusion. Last year, Kansas voters finally had enough.
Overzealous political promises notwithstanding, Wisconsin’s job growth over the past six years has been extraordinarily strong.
The time has come for the states to step in and force the federal government to balance its budget.
There’s no guarantee that if a convention were to be called that it would stop at a balanced budget amendment.
Besides being untested, a convention would be unpredictable and uncontrollable.
America values freedom, freedom leads to opportunity, opportunity leads to progress. That’s our story as Americans – it’s one that my dad taught me, and it’s a story that I’ll pass down when I have children of my own.
The WisOpinion.com Insiders, Chvala & Kanavas, debate Republican infighting over transportation funding. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
My Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform package offers hands-on skills and job training.
Republicans had an opportunity to really do something meaningful about the lead crisis in Wisconsin, and they chose loyalty to their campaign donors instead.
For more than a decade now, redistricting reformers have hunted for the Holy Grail: A nonpartisan standard to identify partisan gerrymandering that would appeal to Justice Anthony Kennedy, the swing vote on a Supreme Court that has consistently refused to stop determined Republicans or Democrats from tilting maps in their favor since the founding of our nation.
Those who care about the process of governing are pleased there is now a high-stakes legal drama in the offing which may allow for some sanity to be brought to the matter of how states construct their internal political boundaries for election purposes.
While Alex Jones has no exact analogue on the left, we have to watch him, and also watch out to make sure that something similar is not emerging on the left.
Ironworker and activist hopes to win Paul Ryan’s seat.
There is zero chance that the shooting of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise earlier this week will change anything about the gun debate in Washington, D.C. That’s because there is no gun debate in Washington, D.C. The NRA has won. Not the debate — the gun lobby remains very wrong on the facts. But the group had won the politics — big time.
Emil Seidel is best known as Milwaukee’s first Socialist mayor dating back to 1910. What has been unknown until recently is his final resting place.
Most Madisonians probably don’t know because they have more important things to worry about, but their mayor and several influential City Council members can’t stand each other.
In fairness, Priebus is in over his head and serves a president who is unprecedented in demanding total loyalty, returning none, and, well, lying as a serial tactic.
If the events of Alexandria have shown us anything, it’s that we as a nation need to find our collective “Off Switch” when it comes to our heated political rhetoric.
The Wisconsin Legislature should take action now to protect our citizens and our robust private health insurance market.
The public’s concerns may be swept aside as Senate leadership barrels ahead — in secret — hoping to declare the nation free of Obamacare by Independence Day.
Since 2011 Kansas and Wisconsin have been far-right GOP models for sharp budget and tax cutting that would supposedly lead to economic growth and prosperity. However, it was all delusion. Last year, Kansas voters finally had enough.
Overzealous political promises notwithstanding, Wisconsin’s job growth over the past six years has been extraordinarily strong.
The time has come for the states to step in and force the federal government to balance its budget.
There’s no guarantee that if a convention were to be called that it would stop at a balanced budget amendment.
Besides being untested, a convention would be unpredictable and uncontrollable.
America values freedom, freedom leads to opportunity, opportunity leads to progress. That’s our story as Americans – it’s one that my dad taught me, and it’s a story that I’ll pass down when I have children of my own.
The WisOpinion.com Insiders, Chvala & Kanavas, debate Republican infighting over transportation funding. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
My Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform package offers hands-on skills and job training.
Republicans had an opportunity to really do something meaningful about the lead crisis in Wisconsin, and they chose loyalty to their campaign donors instead.
