Bucky in a Confederate uniform? No way, says UW
A pro-gun group was told to remove the image of a gun-toting Bucky in a Confederate uniform.
Former Corrections Secretary Rick Raemisch to head Colorado prisons
Raemisch says he felt compelled to seek the job because of the murder of his predecessor.
Wisconsin among states pushing forward with anti-abortion bills
The GOP's conservative base is finding success with abortion-restricting laws at the state and federal level, reports the New York Times.
Copper thieves wreck air conditioning at River Food Pantry, Salvation Army
Police say copper thefts are a continuing problem across Madison.
John Nichols: Congress should check and balance president's actions in Syria
On Afghanistan, Congress is reasserting its role to check and balance the president. It should do the same with regard to Syria.
Photos: Brittingham Boats on Monona Bay
Brittingham Boats & Cafe opened officially this month on the shore of Monona Bay (701 W. Brittingham Place).
State Debate: Press-Gazette urges readers to speak out against state budget
A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.
Tea party group to Sen. Mike Ellis: Set our children free!
A tea party billboard compares the Senate president to an oppressive Egyptian pharaoh.
Morning briefing: State economy, mine site access, student loans, state budget battle
Stories that are making the news today in Madison and around the state and country.
Youth advocate says Monona’s anti-bullying ordinance is the wrong way to go
Ananda Mirilli, manager of YWCA Madison's restorative justice program, says that the punitive approach is likely to hit families of color harder.
In Case You Missed It: Handicapping the 2014 and 2016 elections
Our daily afternoon roundup of the best stuff on captimes.com and beyond.
Rain and mosquitoes don't dampen American Players' opening weekend
American Players Theatre had its official opening on Saturday with two fine productions, "Molly Sweeney" and "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."
Rep. Paul Ryan the new GOP fave for president
Gallup's most recent poll has the Wisconsin congressman and former VP candidate ahead with most Republicans, but Chris Christie leads among al…
Gov. Scott Walker touted as 'sleeper candidate' for prez in 2016
A National Journal article contends Walker may have what it takes to rise to the top of the Republican presidential heap for 2016.
Paul Fanlund: In race against Scott Walker, the high road will be wide open
If next year’s election devolves into the small-ball politics of left-right division, Democrats will likely lose again, but there is another path.
Opinion
Logic for doubling campaign limits simply absurd
Legislators' claims that raising allowed campaign contributions will cut special-interest spending are ridiculous.
Columns
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John Nichols: Congress should check and balance president's actions in Syria
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Lisa Subeck: Raising campaign limits comes at expense of democracy
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Richard A. Clarke and Steven Andreasen: Don't link nuclear arms to cyberwar
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Dr. Ed Ivancic: Food stamp cuts brutal for children
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Shashank Joshi: Don't underestimate importance of Rohani victory in Iran
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Bill Berry: Not so fast on high-capacity well rules
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Paul Fanlund: In race against Scott Walker, the high road will be wide open
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Plain Talk: Our leaders dawdle as we bite dust
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Rep. Melissa Sargent: Women’s health moves backward in Wisconsin
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E.J. Dionne Jr.: Great Gatsby economics
Voice of the People
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LWV's Elizabeth Wheeler: State taking leap backward on women's rights
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Richard J. Hopper: How dare the GOP move to obstruct voting?
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Sandra Saul: Scott Walker will have big problem with women voters
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Daniel Wehrwein: Study doesn't show gay parenting harms kids
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Dennis Rahkonen: Greed these days is appalling
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Myron Anderson: Why would anyone start a business here?
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Charles Uphoff: My fast will oppose voucher expansion
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Rex Gilligan: Would ultrasound detect any GOP brain activity?
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