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Mike Nichols: Easy graders make real life harder
New study: Grade-inflating teachers hurt students’ prospects and earnings

Paul Fanlund: Ageism seems to be on the rise in Madison and beyond
Perhaps I just notice the frequency of the topic more than before, but these days ageism seems more prevalent in politics and beyond, within Madison and elsewhere.

John Macco: Access to private markets helps middle-class Americans grow wealth
As regulators settle on a final policy to achieve the goals in President Trump’s executive order, the real test will be whether middle-class Americans ultimately see these doors swing open in their own 401(k) plan lineups. The potential rewards of access to private markets to help middle-class Americans grow wealth are too substantial to ignore.

Michelle Bryant: Milwaukee’s selective outrage: Treatment of Chavez vs. Trump’s allegations
The willingness to erase one accused and elevate another to the highest office in the land reveals a troubling inconsistency in how we assign value, credibility, and consequence.

Michael Pointer Mace: ‘Day Without Immigrants’ has deeper meaning in Trump era
On May Day, Milwaukee’s immigrant roots of past and present are celebrated and renewed in ‘Day Without Immigrants’ march

Richard Moore: These are the days of our bureaucracies
Economic sabotage, censorship: it’s all in a day’s work for bureaucrats.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss Evers’ end-of-session vetoes, bill signings
The WisPolitics.com Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss Governor Evers’ vetoes and bipartisan bill signings for the recent legislative session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Ben Eisen: For glimpse of a dismal Wisconsin future, just look at our Great Lakes neighbor
Wisconsin must reject Ontario’s embrace of high taxes, increased spending, and more regulation — the cause of economic stagnation in a once-thriving manufacturing center

Sarah Keyeski: You deserve more than lazy legislative leadership
The state Legislature has adjourned for the 2025-26 legislative session, leaving much work unfinished. I firmly believe we should still be working for you.

Tom Still: Fall campaigns ideal time to examine state tax structure
Upcoming elections for state government offices offer a timely chance to talk about ways to improve Wisconsin’s tax climate for businesses and citizens alike.

Dave Zweifel: Trains coming to Madison, but some won’t live to see them
What’s four more years? After all, we were all primed to link Wisconsin’s capital city to the nationwide Amtrak network back in 2010, before the disastrous election of Scott Walker as governor.

Jeff Thompson: Listening a critical skill for return of civil discourse
The request from LeaderEthics is to sign the Civil Discourse Pledge and agree to listen and not just talk.

Jamie Stiehm: Trump’s presence at Correspondents’ Dinner a major buzz kill
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday is the hottest ticket in town, but a tempest is brewing among journalists on Donald J. Trump’s presence at the posh gathering.

Molly Guthrie: Wisconsin leads the way in breast cancer screening. Congress needs to follow.
The passage of Gail’s Law is a resounding triumph for the people of Wisconsin, and it sets a powerful example for the rest of the country. But access to early diagnosis should never depend on the state where someone lives.

Calvin B. DeWitt and Helen Rose: Our faith informs our care for God’s creation on Earth Day
For most of American history, protecting the land, our water, and other resources we depend on wasn’t political. It was common sense — especially in rural America.

Tammy Baldwin: You shouldn’t have to pay $1,500 a year to watch your favorite teams
Big sports leagues and billionaire-owned streamers are cashing in on American families just trying to watch their favorite teams. Americans should be able to watch their home teams and not pay an arm and a leg. And, I have a bill to do just that: the For the Fans Act.

Dave Cieslewicz: Let’s lease out Bucky
Players need to be bound to schools by contracts.

Bruce Thompson: The irony of Trump’s SAVE Act
The data suggest it would reduce Republican turnout.

Terrance Hopson: From community college to career: Fixing the transfer gap in Milwauke
As we recognize Community College Month, we must also recognize that expanding higher education access is not enough if students cannot complete the journey.

Bradley Glassel: A trip abroad taught me Milwaukee drivers can do better
In Europe, I noticed something different. When a pedestrian approached a crosswalk, drivers stopped — consistently and predictably.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ weigh in on the political fight over data centers in Wisconsin
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the political uproar over data centers and legislation for siting them in Wisconsin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Dec. 12
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ actions on a series of bills, new teaching requirements for Universities of Wisconsin faculty, the race for governor, timelines in cases challenging Wisconsin’s congressional district lines and more.