Citizen Dave
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The small Republicans
Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald aren’t just limiting the power of the offices of the governor and attorney general. They’re undermining the basis of our system: that rules should apply equally regardless of who is in office. more
Free speech and tolerance
To continue to exist, free speech needs to come with a big dose of tolerance. more
Dec 4, 2018
The case for moderation
Drawing more fair election districts is just the first step for Wisconsin Democrats. The party will also need to find a way to win more conservative districts. more
Nov 27, 2018
Election brings hope this deer season
For almost two decades there has been a cloud over the festivities: chronic wasting disease. And for the last eight years, the government has done nothing to keep it from spreading. more
Nov 20, 2018
Is there a future for football?
You could make a fair case that nothing much would be lost if football went away. After all, there are plenty of safer alternatives. But there could be ways to make the game safer without banning it forever. more
Nov 13, 2018
Matthew Norman
Evers could produce a renaissance for Wisconsin Dems
The major implication of Tony Evers’ victory over Scott Walker is that the new Democratic governor will force a fair redistricting after the 2020 Census. more
Nov 7, 2018
On Tuesday, Grothman vs. Kohl is the race to watch
It could be a bellwether for the rest of the state. more
Nov 4, 2018
Tech is just a tool
For now, tech seems to be mostly used to magnify the worst parts of who we are. But someday, maybe, it could blast decency and thoughtfulness. more
Oct 30, 2018
5:00 AM
Dave Cieslewicz
Why competitive districts matter
Kriss Marion lives in a district where candidates can’t afford to give up on any voter. We could use more of these competitive districts. more
Oct 25, 2018
5:00 AM
The Wilderness podcast and what’s wrong with the modern Democratic party
If you haven’t already, check out The Wilderness podcast, a 15-part series on the woes of the Democratic Party. more
Oct 16, 2018
5:00 AM
What’s the matter with you people?!
Baseball is not perfect. But it’s not violent like football. And the Milwaukee Brewers are in the playoffs! Pay attention. more
Oct 9, 2018
4:00 AM
“Student-athlete” is a lie
The young guys who play and risk lifelong injury — at least in football— to generate billions of dollars of revenue are being taken advantage of by older rich guys who sit behind desks and push paper. more
Oct 2, 2018
5:00 AM
Trump voter helps Madison liberal
I bought a boat from a crusty engaged business owner who gave me a break on the price. He was also a proud Trump voter. more
Sep 24, 2018
11:00 AM
Trending
From park to parking lot
James Madison Park is known for its large stretches of grassy field along the shores of Lake Mendota. But a proposed plan for the park introduces more parking and other changes. more
The trip to bountiful
There were a lot of New England IPAs this year, and many of them were good, even great. But our Robin Shepard doesn’t stop there. Here are all his favorite beers of 2018. more
Would you believe this one?
There’s a certain degree of hypocrisy inherent in politics. But with their statements on the lame-duck legislation, Wisconsin Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud. more
Crepe escape
Cafe Brittoli, in the old Cafe Zoma, has a new menu but is still a work in progress. Head for the breakfast sammies and the crepes. more
Man with a plan
UW-Madison’s WARF was founded in 1925 to help bring ground breaking research to the market. But it’s fallen behind the times and desperately needs to change. Erik Iverson has a plan. more
