Citizen Dave
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A good night to be blue
Democrats should feel happy about the outcome of Tuesday’s primary race. A strong blue wave is building. more
Goodbye, house
Twenty years ago we bought a fix-it-upper. Now it’s time to downsize. more
Aug 13, 2018
Bucks to taxpayers: Thanks, suckers!
The Milwaukee Bucks’ new $525 million arena is being built with $250 million state tax dollars. The least the owners could do is name the arena after us. more
Jul 31, 2018
Don’t despair, Brewers fans
Our beloved team still has 60 more chances to win! Don’t give up yet. more
Jul 24, 2018
David Michael Miller
Flynn should stay in the race
Two Madison Democratic lawmakers are calling on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race. Could it be that the fix is in? more
Jul 17, 2018
David Michael Miller
Keep focus on Trump, not ICE
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan wants to abolish the federal immigration agency, ICE. He says it can’t be fixed. But Pocan’s proposal is a political misstep and lets the real culprit off the hook. more
Jul 10, 2018
David Michael Miller
All will be well, America!
In time to celebrate Independence Day, here’s a happy scenario for liberals. It starts with taking back both houses of Congress in November. more
Jul 4, 2018
Reading the latest tea leaves
“Undecided” continues to lead in the Democratic primary race for governor. And Evers isn’t sealing the deal. more
Jun 28, 2018
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
The beautiful game, the ugly game
Given all that is wrong with football, I might have to stop mocking soccer. But I’ll probably just stick with baseball instead. more
Jun 19, 2018
12:29 PM
David Michael Miller
The wrong me too
Outraged by comments from Bill Clinton, liberal Democrats are coming to the defense of Monica Lewinsky, but not Paula Jones or Juanita Broaddrick. It’s a symptom of what’s wrong with the party. more
Jun 12, 2018
12:04 PM
Something’s happening here
Gubernatorial candidate Kelda Roys got the most votes in a straw poll at the Democratic Party’s state convention last weekend. But she’s been out of state office for a few years now. In today’s anti-incumbent climate, that should work in her favor. more
Jun 5, 2018
1:47 PM
Dems should reject arrogance
Democrats should reward candidates who campaign cheerfully, work hard and answer tough questions that have a right to be asked. more
May 31, 2018
1:50 PM
I loved the royal wedding!
I was prepared to mock the proceedings. Didn’t we fight a war against these people so that we wouldn’t have to watch them get married? But it didn’t take long before I was won over. more
May 22, 2018
12:32 PM
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Just walking around
Canada has poutine. Mexico has nachos. India has chaat. So if it’s chaat you want, head to Chaat Cafe. more
Political restaurants
The personal has always been political, and there’s nothing more personal than sharing a meal. At some Madison restaurants, food comes with a side of social justice. more
Doing it his way
Longtime singer-songwriter Ritt Deitz releases a comfortable and accomplished ninth album, Horses and Smoke. more
Eats events
Vegan pop-up at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, Pupusafest, history of capital cuisine at the Wisconsin Historical Museum and, sigh, Chick-Fil-A you got our attention, this week in events that have mystique and mesquite. more
Coming home
Wisconsin Public Television and Radio are back under the UW-Madison umbrella. But you probably won’t notice. more
