Instead of governing with civility and respect, Donald Trump has once again chosen a path of division and disdain.

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. government ordered the destruction of nearly $10 million worth of U.S.–funded contraceptives, based on the false claim that birth control is an “abortifacient.”

When a senator cannot muster even basic knowledge about a headline-making pardon or the courage to speak candidly, yet has endless energy for a culture-war grievance and the attacks on an aging American, it signals to this columnist that contempt for the public’s intelligence is on at full speed.

Given the fundamental values and ideals of our nation, seeking — and ideally, fulfilling — the role of committed peacemaker is directly in line with the human and egalitarian vales expressed brilliantly in our Declaration of Independence.

A new study informs strategies for talking with readers and donors.

The most radical leftist up for governor could win.

With Mandela Barnes’ unsurprising announcement that he’s joining the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, that field appears to be pretty well set.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted a case contending that Wisconsin law enforcement agencies do not have the authority to make arrests or keep people in jail on detainers based solely on ICE’s administrative warrants.

Mass transportation alternatives offer several good things, from having fewer cars on the road to reduced demand for fossil fuels. But it can’t be forced.

Money wasted on Hop while bus access for people who really need it is at risk.

Can’t have affordability without abundance unless you’re a socialist and repeal the law of supply and demand.

Leading the list is the House speaker emerita, who crossed swords with Trump and bloodied him every time.

The most meaningful thing we can tell young men today isn’t what they shouldn’t be.

Community solar isn’t a silver bullet — but it is a smart, free-market complement to an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. It won’t solve all our problems, but what it will do is empower consumers, strengthen our electric grid, respect property rights and invite competition into a space long dominated by monopolies.

Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.

Mistakes happen. But when they do, judges are supposed to fix them, not recast them into a doctrine that doesn’t exist.

Only the establishment of a national wealth financial fund, independent of our government, that allows the rest of America to participate on Wall Street will offer a means to make gains for those of us being left behind.

Baby boomers, once the caregivers, are seeking assistance and support.

In the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1788, there is no federal power to regulate insurance. The states regulated insurance.