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Michael Lucas: The Wisconsin Supreme Court just defended property rights?
It is incredibly worthwhile to celebrate the Appellate court’s reversal, and the Supreme Court’s upholding, of a decision that delivered a decisive blow to the centralizing and feudalistic institution of zoning.
Bill Kaplan: Tax dodges for the super-rich
The “Big Beautiful Act” will pay for tax dodges by slashing health care coverage, food assistance and increasing the national debt. GOP hypocrisy.
Gregory Humphrey: No U.S. workforce for Trump’s fascination with manufacturing revival
Trump’s manufacturing revival is a solution in search of a workforce.
Michelle Bryant: New York mayoral race raises questions for Black voters
For Black voters in New York, the race presents a particularly complex and emotional challenge. Their loyalties are being pulled in multiple directions, leaving many questioning which candidate truly represents their best interests.
Dave Zweifel: A civil rights champion returns to Madison
Tom Jacobson came back to town over the Juneteenth holiday, returning to the place where he began his long and storied career as a civil rights attorney, unyielding consumer advocate and a champion of the underdog.
Arthur I. Cyr: U.S needs to balance force with diplomacy in Mideast
President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iran is a major surprise.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the state budget amid last-minute negotiations
As Joint Finance begins its final push on the Wisconsin state budget with the fiscal year ending Monday, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss when–and if–it will cross the finish line and whether Republicans can win any Dem votes. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Dan Shafer: 5 Takeaways from the June 2025 Marquette Poll
Evers’ third term question, Trump’s economic policies, what Wisconsin voters agree on, and more.
Patrick McIlheran: Cursing the rain — and tax cuts — cuz everyone benefits
Progressives object because proposed Wisconsin relief goes to people they envy.
Gae Magnafici: Senator Johnson, let’s back President Trump’s efforts to lower drug prices
Senator Johnson has long supported transparency and accountability in government. Now he has the chance to prove it by backing Most Favored Nation pricing and protecting Medicare negotiation.
Scott Walker: Liberals want Americans to depend on government
As conservatives, we believe in common-sense policies that protect the individual and family.
Steven Davis: Wisconsin’s conservation heritage is history
In Wisconsin, home to such environmental giants as John Muir, Aldo Leopold, Gaylord Nelson and Sigurd Olson, we are rightfully pound of our conservation heritage.
Ruth Conniff: What a stunning upset in New York City’s mayoral primary could mean for Wisconsin
Mamdani’s overthrow of the uninspiring establishment candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo should trigger some serious thinking about how Democrats win in the Donald Trump era, and who they represent.
Dave Zweifel: Hand-wringing over Mamdani’s win echoes Soglin’s victory
All the caterwauling over Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s surprising win in New York’s mayoral primary this week reminded me of the reaction when Paul Soglin pulled off his stunning upset of incumbent Madison Mayor Bill Dyke back in 1973.
Bruce Thompson: How Wisconsin’s taxes turned more regressive
It was supposed to make Wisconsin’s economy better. Did it?
Emily Tseffos: Draw the line and hold it
How Evers and Democrats can step up in state budget negotiations.
Dan O’Donnell: Demographics is Wisconsin’s destiny
Lost in the fierce debate over the future of Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming amid a decade-long losing streak is an even more uncomfortable reality than an incompetent GOP: A steadily changing electorate that is turning the state bluer with each passing election.
Melissa Agard: Confronting the past, committing to justice
How Dane County is taking action on racial covenants.
Justice Castañeda: Why Madison’s housing gatekeepers are getting uncomfortable
Advocates for increased density are part of a broad-based effort to correct inequities.
John Imes: The real cost of the ‘Big, Broken Bill’
Why Wisconsin can’t afford to lose our clean energy future
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze Crawford’s Supreme Court race win
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the factors that led to Judge Susan Crawford’s victory in the race for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 2
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state Supreme Court suspending a Milwaukee County judge after her arrest on charges of obstructing ICE, Republican Washington County Exec Josh Schoemann filing to run for governor, the state budget and more.