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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.
State law protects wetlands despite US Supreme Court decision
A U.S. Supreme Court decision has removed an estimated 50% of the country’s wetlands from protection under the federal Clean Water Act, yet more than a century of state laws and court precedent will leave most of Wisconsin’s wetlands protected.
Opinion: Fund the Wisconsin Artistic Endowment Foundation
Arts, entertainment and culture are a vital part of the fabric of our communities. Wisconsin currently ranks last in the nation in per-capita arts funding, and we need to do more to help further generations.
Opinion: Democracy threatened globally
What is the condition of our democracy and do we continue to be committed to maintaining the principles that underlie the rule of law?
If you are struggling to understand this, you are not alone.
Green shoots are reward for managing farming’s problems
Megan, a zealous second-year farmer here at Old Plank, recently asked me to start writing again. She also suggested I take up running with burros, but there’s a donkey shortage around here and I’m not in the mood for running anyway. But I’ll humor the writing request.
