To the Editor, Election year brings out the turtles and the hares. The turtles do the heavy lifting. They show up at meetings, volunteer for committees, and do the behind-the-scenes work that […]
Escaping the black hole of worrying
Worry is an all-consuming black hole which drains your time, emotions, and physical wellbeing. Worry is insidious because you are so used to it that you aren’t aware how often, or how readily, you worry. For some people, worry is a way of life.
Referenda dollars fund more than 5% of school spending
Wisconsin’s K-12 schools increasingly rely on dollars approved at referenda to fund local education, according to a new report from Forward Analytics, K-12 On The Bal- lot: Using Referenda to Fund Public Schools.
Opinion: Civic literacy needed
One thing most Americans can agree on is that the operation of our present political system has a lot of dysfunctions. CNN reported on a recent Annenberg Public Policy Center poll which may shed some light on contributing factors.
Hugs all around
Hello to all of our supporters! Holiday Hug season is upon us! Our Halloween Hugs were completed and shipped!
Discretion is the better part of valor
Regarding the current turmoil in Israel and Gaza, somewhere there is a statement that acknowledges all legitimate grievances, yet stands firm with all human rights, against all terrorism and inhumanity, and suggests a path forward that would improve, not degrade, the situation further.
Newspaper Association calls proposed postal rates ‘punitive’
The proposed Jan. 21, 2024, postage increase for community newspapers is nearly four times the rate increase proposed for other users of the mail.
The election interference case against former President Trump in a nutshell
Below are reproductions of the first two pages of the federal indictment filed Aug. 1 in a Washington D.C. court against former President Donald J. Trump.
Schools face tough choice: balancing public transparency vs. student privacy
At issue are some of the most politically engaging, high-stakes issues of our time: what we teach children about race, gender and identity; how we police the line between free speech and anti-discrimination law; and the role of parents in shaping their childrens’ world view.
Judge in Urmanski abortion case: ‘There is no such thing as an ‘1849 Abortion ban’ in Wisconsin’
Editor’s note: Friday’s ruling from Dane County Circuit Court Judge Diane Schlipper denied a motion to dismiss a closely-watched case likely to ultimately decide the status of abortion laws in Wisconsin, likely upon appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.