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Terry Hansen: U.S. has ethical obligation to take lead on climate crisis
As the world’s most significant emitter and most powerful nation, America has a responsibility to embrace a leadership role in addressing the climate crisis.
Mark Belling: Preaching to the choir
Supreme Court race will likely turn on how well Brad Schimel has preached to his own choir and how many of those choir members show up to sing.
Christina Lieffring: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court could buffer the state from federal chaos or invite it in
April 1 is Wisconsin’s chance to send a message nationally, while protecting our state and communities.
John Nichols: Brad Schimel is getting rebuked by Democrats — and the GOP
ome of the most prominent Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin have — as members of an election watchdog group — reached a bipartisan consensus on at least one election-related issue. They all agree that Brad Schimel crossed the line when he used a radio appearance to speculate about “potential fraud” in Milwaukee County ballot counting.
Spencer Black: Don’t let Elon Musk put MAGA extremist on court
Wisconsin is now the first state where the electorate will have a chance to say a decisive “no” to Elon Musk’s bullying.
Sam Liebert: Putting voter ID into Wisconsin Constitution will disenfranchise eligible voters
Those with little knowledge of how our elections run and operate are trying intently to make it even harder to vote in Wisconsin.
Rob Hutton: A Bipartisan Opportunity to Support Law Enforcement
SB 25 requires that, before a judge can re-open a case where a District Attorney declined to issue charges in an officer-involved death, new evidence must be presented that disputes the prior finding of legally justified self-defense. The robust processes that exist now will remain, ensuring thorough investigations into police use of force incidents.
Jerry Hanson: We are at a tipping point
Deporting migrant criminals was in part what Trump was elected to do. But he must do this within the bounds of American law.
Bill Berry: Targeted by Trump, immigrants have their supporters
Four takes on the story of America’s immigrant population in these tense times
John Torinus: Trump, Vance on manufacturing: wrong again
The Trump/Vance obsession with tariffs on friends and enemies alike will drive up consumer prices and inflation and will do little to stimulate the economy and grow jobs in the manufacturing sector. Further, their attacks on academic R&D and universities will slow U.S. growth and prosperity.
Kristen Brey: What’s on the ballot? In Wisconsin, your future is at stake in April 1 election.
Wisconsin voter ID laws, state superintendent race on the April 1 election ballot.
David Blaska: Who is toughest on criminals?
Which Wisconsin state Supreme Court candidate imposes the toughest criminal sentences? It’s Brad Schimel, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Paul Fanlund: Wisconsin voters could pop Elon Musk’s bubble
Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, thinks a victory next week by Susan Crawford in the state Supreme Court race would not only be monumental for the state, but could also help break Musk’s hold on Republicans.
Bruce Murphy: How Musk was recruited to back Schimel
Did Scott Walker sell the billionaire on flipping the Wisconsin Supreme Court?
LaKeshia Myers: Breaking barriers
The enduring legacy of Black women in government service
Jordan Sinz: Building better schools: Saving schools tax dollars and improving learning spaces
CESA 10 is working hard with school districts to manage upgrade projects with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility, making these efforts a win-win that benefits both schools and local taxpayers.
Owen Robinson: Push to exclude soda and candy from welfare purchases
This is a fight worth having both for the health of people and for the tax dollars spent.
Mike McCabe: Double vision: America is not colorblind; it’s blinded by colors
Red and blue have turned into emblems of division and polarization, and not by accident.
Steven Walters: Why Wisconsin’s education superintendent race is important
DPI’s powers include determining how to measure academic progress.
Bill Kaplan: Buying Wisconsin and America
Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, spent nearly $300 million to elect Trump. Now he is trying to buy Wisconsin.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ review the ’23-’24 legislative session
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh the successes and failures of the recently adjourned 2023-24 legislative session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 22
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest in the recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, a Milwaukee election official’s conviction for illegally requesting absentee ballots and Gov. Tony Evers’ actions on a series of election-related bills and other legislation.