Citizen Dave
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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
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
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
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
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
“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
Supreme elitism
If Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed there will be four justices who graduated from Yale Law School and four from Harvard Law School. Ruth Bader Ginsburg went to Columbia Law School, but was at Harvard for undergrad. more
Sep 11, 2018
12:00 PM
David Michael Miller
Go buy a pair of shoes
Nike might be doing it all for free media attention. Still, Colin Kaepernick is right while Trump, the NFL and the Green Bay Packers are wrong. more
Sep 6, 2018
11:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Morlino strikes again
Madison Bishop Robert Morlino blames gay culture within the church for the systemic abuse of children. He reveals a warped, paranoid view that most of the modern world has moved away from. more
Aug 31, 2018
12:00 PM
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
Aug 15, 2018
4:00 PM
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Luna’s wild ride
The couple bringing a grocery store to one of Madison’s most notorious food deserts is hoping to raise $50,000 after a series of setbacks delayed the project. But the store is on track to open Nov. 15. more
A memorial for Mildred Harnack
Mildred Harnack, a UW-Madison alum who married a German, was the only American woman executed on Adolph Hitler’s direct orders. On Oct. 31, Madison Arts Commission placed a memorial in Marshall Park. more
History lesson
East High students dig into lessons from World War I, with lectures on the Middle East, Putin’s rise and white supremacy. more
Tell All: My wife is begging for a dog
My wife adores dogs. I don’t. Now she is insisting she can’t be happy without a furry friend. more
Standing tall
Randy Bryce inspired people across the country with his spirited blue collar campaign for Paul Ryan’s seat. Although the effort fell short, he and his supporters vow: “We’re just getting started.” more
