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Based on last Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal editorial, "Keep chugging toward Amtrak stop in Madison," it's clear the editorial board would …
Has anyone noticed that the far left and the far right have more in common with one another than either side does with the majority of America…
The Trump administration is threatening our food supply.
President Donald Trump’s destructive onslaught against the fair administration of justice and his politicization of prosecutorial power contin…
The Luke Fickell era of Badgers football is turning into a disaster. Fickell was paid big bucks to put together a championship-winning team fo…
Political rhetoric on the left and the right has gotten out of hand. Especially in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, our nation n…
The chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Devin Remiker, recently described Republican candidate for governor Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelh…
Several years ago we were at a Badgers men’s basketball game sitting in our usual seats on the second level of the Kohl Center in Madison.
Developers want to build a data center in the town of Vienna in Dane County.
Excerpts from Kamala Harris’ recent book about her presidential campaign seem less like a memoir and more like a political suicide note.
Many on the political left call conservative activist Charlie Kirk and anyone else who disagrees with them Nazis, racists, white supremacists,…
The initiative to end two rush-hour traffic lanes on Williamson Street during peak hours is driven by the notion that allowing for two lanes o…
The Sept. 16 letter to the editor "E15 ethanol sales put corn surplus to work" suggests the government should help farmers by making E15 (15% …
Sometimes one wishes things weren't so predictable.
Late night talk show hosts were having a tough time. TV viewing habits have changed over the last decade, and fewer and fewer Americans are tu…
The recent letter to the editor "Kirk was champion for commonsense debate" claimed the left wrongly criticized conservative activist Charlie K…
We were at a place where neurodiversity is becoming accepted and people realized how much we benefit from having inclusive communities. This i…
While I think it's foolish and short-sighted to close our borders to the rest of that world, I would be in favor of the $100,000 fee for H-1B …
I was at the Sept. 20 Badgers games against Maryland and did not boo. But I felt the same frustration that the “boo-ers” expressed.
Former UW football coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez says students booing and chanting for the firing of coach Luke Fickell during the…
Madison’s bus service is wonderful, and I encourage everyone to give it a try. It’s great for running errands around town and definitely good …
In the wake of recent senseless, brutal political murders, both sides are calling for civility and toning down the hateful rhetoric.
Ever since Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this summer, I’ve been asking: What’s beautiful about taking food and health care fr…
The basic fight in our world is good versus evil.
Have you been to Portland, Oregon, lately? No? Well, I have -- just two weeks ago -- with my husband, niece and grandson.
Articles in the Wisconsin State Journal frequently report Israel’s destructive actions in Gaza, while letters to the editor critique these act…
I was very disappointed with Peter Flaherty's weak attempt to justify the Trump administration censoring our American history in his recent co…
Warren Buffett is 95 years old and retired, and the Gates family is already generous in several areas. I can't think of any other billionaires…
It is a slippery slope that President Donald Trump wants to lead us down.
Candidate Donald Trump promised to lower grocery costs for Americans repeatedly during the 2024 campaign. Not only has he not decreased grocer…
The Wisconsin State Journal on Friday contained the article "Slight boost in math, reading." It pertained to the test scores from children in …
A sustainable service to transport the public from Fox Valley communities to Milwaukee for connections to other passenger rail services ended Oct. 1.
Is anyone as tired as me with President Donald Trump, the alt right and most Republicans continually misrepresenting the meaning of "woke"? Of…
Madison Gas and Electric Co. is proposing yet another rate hike, claiming the increases are needed for clean energy investments. But buried in…
Republican candidate Bill Berrien has dropped out of the race to be the next governor of Wisconsin.
The Madison School Board has rewarded itself for tragically failing its Black students by nearly doubling its compensation.
Wisconsin is a normal Midwestern state where we value safe streets, small-town connections and reality-based conversations.
The recent report about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk refusing to show his face in court is a stark reminder of how far some are willin…
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin rubber-stamped the application for the Badger Hollow Wind Energy Center on Sept. 25. Whether this p…
Planned Parenthood had to pause abortion services Wednesday in Wisconsin due to new Medicaid funding restrictions tied to the so-called “One B…
The letter to the editor "Visa fees should make education affordable" on Tuesday decried U.S. borders being closed to the rest of the world, i…
At our house we fly the American flag. We raise the flag not to express patriotism, but to practice it. Flag-flying is a daily attempt to get …
Great news. The grade-separated, three-lane, high-speed expressway that the Wisconsin State Journal's Sept. 21 editorial, "Fix deadly corridor…
The U.S. federal government has officially shut down after Democrats refused to vote to approve a Republican-authored spending bill. Both part…
Winning line from Verona reader beats more than 75 entries.
I recently watched Ken Burns’ documentary on the Civil War on PBS.
Dane County leaders are celebrating their new budget proposal as a “responsible” fix for a $31 million deficit. Don’t be fooled. This plan doe…
What an audience.
It appears Republicans are more interested in ruling than representing. Why else, at President Donald Trump’s behest, would they start a mid-d…
We taxpayers just spent millions of dollars to bring in hundreds of top military commanders from all over the world and put them up in Washing…
Again, major population growth is projected in Madison. But again, no announcements are being made about major new road construction or bypass…
Now that our two political parties cannot agree on resolving the financial issues that our country faces, we as a people are suffering through…
After finishing the season with the best record in baseball (and franchise history), the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Chicago Cubs in the Nat…
One way to save the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, is to rename it Trumpcare. We already have TrumpRx.
Wisconsin is a great place to be. We have rich soil, lakes and rivers to transport our goods to the world. We have great educational instituti…
After a two-day conclave in the Sistine Chapel at Vatican City in early May, the 133 cardinal-electors selected Cardinal Robert Prevost on May…
Unfortunately, our Congress and president are playing schoolyard games like 6-year-olds. Why can’t they come together and fix some of our many…
You want to know why Madison faces ever-increasing property taxes?
Hardcore liberals across the country are bemoaning the changing media landscape.
The June 2024 debate performance by Joe Biden seemed to demonstrate to the public that he was no longer capable of a coherent performance as p…
Thanks for reporting about a recent study that linked increasing wildfires to climate change and migration in Sunday's article, "Climate chang…
Research dog breeder Ridglan Farms, based in Blue Mounds, has been under scrutiny for years. In the latest development, the company’s head vet…
I would suggest that anyone who is dismayed by the reading performance of students in the Madison schools volunteer his or her time to tutor s…
I disagree with Sunday's letter to the editor "Criticizing acts of Israel isn’t antisemitism.” Over the last two years, we've seen a rise in a…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent dressing down of generals fixated on fitness. Hegseth demanded no more "fat generals" and strict male-…
Are you dismayed by the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration? Don't wait until the 2026 midterm election to register your …
Our government provides universal health care in three ways.
We all want clean water.
Attorney General Josh Kaul has announced that he will be running for re-election in 2026 and won’t join the race to replace Gov. Tony Evers.
Thank you for the Oct. 5 article “Climate change, migration fuel increase,” which highlights a growing global emergency of wildfires.
We have been hearing frequently about the willingness of the Republican president and the Republicans in both houses of Congress to take away …
After the slaughter of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, liberals wrote letters to the editor stating his murder was terrible — but that Kir…
The book I am reading, “Spin Dictators,” reveals that President Donald Trump and his administration are implementing actions and policies used…
I fail to understand how American citizens can remain silent while our democracy is being eroded by Republican leaders. It is time to speak up.
The federal government has been shut down for a week, and there are no signs that it will end anytime soon. Most federal workers are furloughe…
Madison’s independent police monitor Robin Copley did the city’s mayor and City Council a favor by recently resigning from the Police Civilian…
The Cherokee Marsh State Natural Area is part of the largest wetland in Dane County and is a significant example of the county’s native landsc…
I entered college as a bright-eyed, optimistic 17-year-old in 2021. Since then, the UW-Madison campus has become significantly less safe. Mayb…
Regarding Tuesday's letter to the editor "Rename health program for Trump to protect it," which suggested renaming Obamacare to Trumpcare, I w…
Watching Attorney General Pam Bondi’s performance before a congressional oversight committee, I couldn’t help wondering whether she remembered…
The Environmental Protection Agency recently cancelled a Biden-era Solar for All program, along with a $25 million grant to the Hopi Reservati…
My family just spent a beautiful reunion weekend in Chicago. We stayed at the Congress Hotel on Michigan Avenue with a breathtaking view of th…
It is disturbing and troubling that we have witnessed so many murders in many large U.S. cities. This horrible trend across the U.S. is due to…
If illegal immigrants, antifa and the Black Lives Matter activists were destroying American cities, you might think it would be a top story.
I am writing to commend the Wisconsin Badgers women’s soccer team for its highly impressive season so far.
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has gotten out of hand.
Funny how "fickle" University of Wisconsin football fans are.
Consumers spend money. Big businesses benefit. Billionaires get richer. And on it goes.
Recall that University of Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh fired Paul Chryst and hired Luke Fickell to take the football program to …
Lee Rasch's column in last Sunday's State Journal, "America's middle needs to speak up," was right.
I disagree with Madison transportation director Christof Spieler's Oct. 1 column about Stoughton Road, "Turn dangerous traffic corridor into v…
The Wisconsin Badgers' beatdown by Iowa was the worst loss I have ever suffered through. I can only think of one solution. Our athletic direct…
Acceptance of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners are welcome steps. However, this is n…
The city of Madison encourages people to plant trees on their private property for stormwater management. That makes sense. Trees absorb huge …
President Donald Trump’s abuses of power have become so numerous and so varied, it’s hard to know where to start. Yet he, or someone like him,…
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, should vote to reopen the government.
As a UW-Madison alum and donor, I have no words for how disappointed I am in the profound lack of leadership from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin …
For all of the calls to fire UW football coach Luke Fickell, the fans seem to forget the person responsible for this fiasco: athletic director…
With the many steps that Republicans have taken toward a fascist dictatorship, I wonder just how close we are to the autocracy they are workin…
I will be attending a "No Kings" event on Saturday for the love of my grandchildren. At 74 years of age, I want to leave them with a country t…
The Wisconsin Badgers football team received an embarrassing beatdown at home on Saturday evening, losing to Iowa 37-0. The Luke Fickell era h…
Thank you very much to the nurses, staff and surgical teams at UW Health East Madison Hospital for your care, kindness and professionalism whe…
Two rich, old white men are congratulating themselves for achieving "peace" in the Middle East. But this is only after more than 67,000 men, w…
A major reason for the government shutdown is President Donald Trump’s insistence on taming the deficit. There are better ways to do it than c…
Our Congress is stymied by stubborn Republicans and Democrats. Though the Democrats’ choices are bad and worse, the conclusion by Senate Minor…
In an age of cynicism, when skepticism passes for wisdom, faith flickers like a fragile flame.
Why is our president so terrified of immigrants? There’s no need for such fear. But we are watching his panic play out on a huge scale with a …
Don’t blame the Democrats for the government shutdown. President Donald Trump wanted the shutdown so he could send a $20 billion bailout to Ar…
On many government websites I see the message, "The Radical Left Democrats shut down the government." Let's be clear about several things:
Recently, the "Fill the Hill" fundraiser for UW-Madison student programs, assistance, scholarships and research raised an impressive $735,000 …
To those who are pushing for President Donald Trump to win the Nobel Peace Prize, a little history behind the prize is needed. Alfred Nobel in…
I heard a lot of people complaining about University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell after Saturday's game, so I looked up his stats.…
With the government shutdown, lifesaving global health programs such as the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the G…
Congress recently removed federal funding for public broadcasting. The Wisconsin State Journal's Oct. 5 article "Radio days numbered" reported…
It’s nearing the end of king wannabe Donald Trump's first year in office for his second term. Daily reports detail his revengeful rampage to d…
Kudos to last Thursday's letter to the editor "Don't blame Fickell for broken college system."
Money has dramatically changed the nature of big-time college football. Not only are the coaches paid in the millions of dollars, but athletes…
Instead of spending tens of millions of dollars firing UW football coach Luke Fickell, the University of Wisconsin athletic department should …
Nafees Alam’s column on Thursday, "What will a post-Trump Republican Party look like?," suggested that the GOP is the "people's party."
The “defund the police” effort led by Dane County Sups. Heidi Wegleitner, Yogesh Chawla and Keith Furman to cut 28 deputy positions from the D…
I agree completely with Thursday's letter to the editor "Don't blame Fickell for broken college system."
Born in Wisconsin in the 1960s, I was always taught that Wisconsin valued progressive ideas, transparency in government and above all our exce…
Fickell is going to need fans’ support to succeed
I hope the Republican legislators who are up for reelection next year are taking note of the number of rallies and marches that took place las…
What irony. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and his Republican supporters characterize the "No Kings" rallies held around the country as “H…
A recent article in the Wisconsin State Journal discussed using ice batteries for air conditioning. I applaud the innovation in using energy t…
I’m the fairest of fair-weather Wisconsin Badgers football fans. I will even admit that I watch it on TV mainly for my husband’s foot massages.
Considering the job he’s done representing the people of Wisconsin, it’s amusing to see U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, running for governor.
Several months ago, under “Godfather”-like pressure from the White House, Congress passed a bill that every member knew would fundamentally ch…
No Labels is a political organization that has been working to generate bipartisan cooperation in Washington since 2010. The good news is that…
The London Guardian editorial, "Relief real, but will Palestinian suffering end?," published in Thursday's Wisconsin State Journal was caution…
Some of America’s worst presidents in terms of domestic leadership have succeeded spectacularly on the world stage.
“Antifa” is short for “anti-fascist.” My dad and uncles, and all the dads and uncles of my neighborhood pals, were once antifa. That label did…
America was established almost 250 years ago based on becoming a democratic republic that represents the rights and freedoms of all citizens. …
At the “No Kings” rally in Madison, a member of our group fainted. Wonderful people helped her.
President Donald Trump put out a video last weekend depicting himself wearing a crown while flying a fighter jet. That was bad enough.
As a resident of Columbia County and a proud union carpenter, I am excited to see more wind energy coming to Wisconsin and in my community. Th…
American soybean farmers, including those in Wisconsin, have been devastated by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Soybeans are America’s large…
Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Maxwell recently ordered the Wisconsin Elections Commission to determine by the next statewide ele…
When asked in June about his plans to build a new ballroom at the White House, President Donald Trump pledged that "it won't interfere with th…
The “No Kings” marches are aimed at a president who is legally bound to two four-year terms. He is the wrong target.
University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell is a decent person. He understood the expectations for coaching UW, and those expectations…
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other “Make America Great Again” adherents who labeled the Oct. 18 "No Kings" demonstrations as “Hate A…
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell was hired to improve the Badgers football program and compete with the top-ranked programs in Division I…
As a student who attended UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County for several years, I can't express how crushing it was for me to hear that the ca…
I have lived in three capital cities: Albany, New York; Sacramento, California; and now Madison. Madison is set apart from the other places I …
Three proposed amendments are before the Dane County Board that would significantly reduce the number of Dane County sheriff’s deputies and ha…
I’m writing in response to the dueling op-eds on passenger rail in the State Journal on Oct. 20: “High-speed rail can transform America” by An…
President Donald Trump has weathered too many political scandals to count, but the only one that won’t go away is his relationship with sex of…
