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Bill Kaplan: Trump, oligarchy and mob rule

After Trump swore to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States” he gave a pardon to about 1,600 January 6, 2021, insurrectionists, while commuting the prison sentences of 14 ringleaders. These thugs assaulted – injured more than 140 police officers and desecrated the U.S. Capitol.

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WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the race for state schools superintendent

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, analyze the race for state schools superintendent between incumbent Jill Underly, Sauk Prairie Superintendent Jeff Wright and Wauwatosa education consultant Brittany Kinser. The three are to face off in a Feb. 18 primary, with the general election set for April 1. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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Dan O’Donnell: A question of standards

Evers today seems bothered by Underly’s latest attempt at covering up failures to make the educational bureaucracy look better. If he is sincere in his stated opposition to these changes, then he will sign a Republican bill undoing them.

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Fabu: Say yes to resistance and resilience, but no to hate

There were those who felt insulted that the presidential inauguration was on the same day we celebrated King’s birthday. I viewed it as a clear reminder of a King quote: “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Let us be determined not to fear in the next four years and not to hate those responsible for the next four years.

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Michelle Bryant: All my life I had to fight

Hegseth’s appointment raises serious concerns about our military’s future and our society’s very functioning. The nominee’s personal beliefs about women serving in combat duty and sentiments about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion threaten to fan the flames of fragile relationships in the ranks of the U.S. military services.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 31

On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Dane County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Frost’s ties to a 2011 petition seeking to recall former Gov. Scott Walker, Milwaukee Public Schools funding issues, and the latest effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. 

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