Opinion

: Van Hollen should finish up Verveer probe; The investigation of alleged improper conduct by Mike Verveer always seemed like a witch hunt. And the bumbling approach of Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has done nothing to lessen the impression.

Dave Zweifel

Plain Talk: Honoring a child through service, smiles

Joe Herr, who dresses as a leprechaun to cheer hospitalized children, started a foundation to help other families make home improvements to accommodate children with disabilities.

Mar 17, 2010 | 4:55 am

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Plain Talk: Monona's ‘sewing machine lady' is busy mending communities
Margaret Jankowski collects sewing machines and then donates them to people in the U.S. and other countries who have been affected by natural disasters and economic setbacks.

Mar 15, 2010 | 5:10 am
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Plain Talk: A bum steer from Consumer Reports
Where was Consumer Reports in uncovering problems besetting one of its perennial favorites, Toyota?

Mar 12, 2010 | 4:55 am
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Plain Talk: WMC owes Doyle some kudos
The critics need to now offer congratulations to Gov. Jim Doyle for his gutsy decision to order two train sets.

Mar 10, 2010 | 4:55 am
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John Nichols

Consorting with the ‘terrorist rights’ crowd?

Why is Arizona Sen. John McCain consorting with people who “support special rights for terrorists”?

Mar 17, 2010 | 4:50 am

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Justice Prosser goes to a tea party
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser has caught some grief for appearing at last weekend’s “Defending the American Dream Summit.”

Mar 16, 2010 | 4:55 am
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Comrade Limbaugh hails the genius of socialized medicine
Rush Limbaugh and I do agree on one thing: the kind of health care system that works best.

Mar 14, 2010 | 5:00 am
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Congress should back teaching of the Constitution
Congressman Alan Grayson has proposed legislation recommending that the U.S. Constitution be taught to high school students.

Mar 11, 2010 | 4:55 am
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Margaret Krome

Protect kids from Terrible 10 in Texas

I hereby petition the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to protect our children from the Terrible 10.

Mar 16, 2010 | 4:50 am

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Bill Berry

Nation's brewing more than tea party protesters

It isn't just Tea Party members who are stirred up. Students also are angry about recent government decisions, including moves to cut educational funding.

Mar 15, 2010 | 4:45 am

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Commentary

Tom Farley: School district must shift philosophy

Management of the Madison School District cannot continue operating in its present form.

Mar 17, 2010 | 4:45 am | Loading…

James Howard: We must make cuts, but not in classroom

It is time to ask tough questions and find better solutions that do not erode the quality of our public schools.

Mar 17, 2010 | 4:40 am | Loading…

Julius Genachowski: U.S. is falling behind in digital world

We are not even close to realizing the full potential of high-speed Internet, or “broadband,” access.

Mar 17, 2010 | 4:35 am | Loading…

Celestine Bohlen: U.S. taxpayers stuck with smelly no-bid deal

In Europe governments are crying foul now that Boeing has emerged as the sole contender for the Pentagon's disputed $35 billion contract for a new generation of flying gas stations.

Mar 17, 2010 | 4:30 am | Loading…