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Janine Geske: A strong, independent judiciary protects America’s freedom
Since the Constitution places the ultimate power in the hands of the people, we must always remain vigilant and protective of our founding principles.

Bill Kaplan: The biggest D.C. scandal
The biggest D.C. scandal is Trump’s proposed military budget of $1.5 trillion.

Michelle Bryant: Foundational Black Americans: Fugazi or just fringe?
We are better served by unity, by recognizing the interconnectedness of our histories, and by working together to secure the long-overdue material and symbolic repairs.

Dave Zweifel: In Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, whiteness matters
Hegseth’s racial and gender bigotry has been on display now for going on two years.

Howard Marklein: America 250: The responsibility of freedom
As we have gotten closer to America’s 250th birthday, I have spent a lot of time thinking about our Founding Fathers and those who laid the foundation for this great country.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the 3rd CD race could tip control of Congress
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss how candidates in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District might tip partisan control of Congress in the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Carol Diggelman: We must have answers before awarding new wastewater contract
Milwaukee’s current wastewater treatment contract holder, Veolia Water Milwaukee, is under fire, with some calling for an audit.

Jamie Stiehm: Barack Obama is a tonic for the times
The Barack Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago gave us a complete contradiction of the times we’ve been living through. Community rather than chaos, lightness versus darkness, and hope instead of fear.

Dave Zweifel: In Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon, whiteness matters
As a former Fox News host and retired Army major, Hegseth had loudly bemoaned the rise of “woke” politics and what he saw as affirmative action promotions within the military.

John Sylvester: Mandela Barnes is the right candidate for this moment
Mandela Barnes is by far the best choice to be our next governor.

Scott Walker: ActBlue may have accepted illegal foreign contributions, then it tried to cover them up
This is bigger than campaign finance violations; it is identity theft to funnel foreign money.

M.D. Kittle: Senate GOP should know better than to ignore Trump’s political instincts on the SAVE Act
Senate Republicans would do well by the country and themselves to heed Trump’s political instincts on this one.

Dan Knodl: Tuition keeps rising. What are students getting in return?
When tuition continues to rise, students and parents deserve more than assurances that the money is being spent wisely.

John Kroll and Alex Joers: Wisconsin Legislature needs to address the childcare crisis
While Father’s Day is still fresh in our memories, dads across our state are reflecting on the highlights of being parents. We were showered with praise, handmade cards, a cherished meal and heartfelt gifts. But often we forget to thank those who support us to be great parents: childcare workers.

Dianne Hesselbein: Wisconsin could enshrine the right to choose for good
When Democrats win legislative majorities, we will enshrine the will of the majority in our state constitution. We will pass the right to reproductive healthcare in both chambers, in two concurrent Legislatures, and when we do, the residents of our state will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to guarantee this right for Wisconsin women.

Bruce Murphy: What does Hughes quitting tell us about governor’s race?
A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

James Causey: We praise a new kitchen. But we’re ignoring the real crisis
A new community kitchen will help feed families in 53206, but why did the neighborhood lose its grocery store?

Tom Still: Dollar rankings not always best way to judge value of academic research
With a skeptical public, scientists must sometimes say more than “Trust us, we’re right.” Perhaps that begins by saying, “We don’t have all the answers … but we have some for you to consider.”

Mark Belling: Josh Kaul has left the building
Seriously, why is Josh Kaul running for reelection as Wisconsin attorney general?

Julian Bradley: America took me from pro wrestling to corporate ladder to Wisconsin Senate
Since then, I’ve worked as a professional wrestler, climbed the corporate ladder at two Fortune 100 companies and today have the honor of serving in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 28th District southwest of Milwaukee.

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the blue wave that flipped Wisconsin’s Legislature
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the political blue wave that swept Wisconsin Democrats into control of the state Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

Rewind: Your Week in Review for Nov. 6
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk discuss the factors behind the blue wave in Wisconsin as Democrats win a trifecta and flip the 1st and 3rd CDs, the priorities of Gov.-elect David Crowley and the incoming Dem legislative majority, the wrangling for legislative leadership posts and more.