Citizen Dave
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Sizing up the council
Some argue that the time demands of being a city alderperson make the current part-time structure impractical. Should there be fewer members who work full time and are paid more? Read more
Let Trump declare an emergency
The shutdown and Trump’s insistence on a wall are both senseless and unnecessary. But the shutdown does remind the public that our government does important things in service to average Americans. Read more
Jan 15, 2019
My dog, Maple
I’ve had two Shelties, but they were really my wife’s dogs. This time we have a mutt and it’s going to be different. Read more
Jan 8, 2019
Read it in 2018
Citizen Dave has been busy turning the pages of both new books and classics. What’s his pick for the best book of the last 365 days? Read more
Jan 1, 2019
It was a great year
Next year we can start putting “former” in front of “Governor” when we write about Scott Walker. And there is even more to look forward to. Read more
Dec 31, 2018
I was fired as Santa
For the past few years I’ve worn the family Santa costume and tried to entertain all at the Cieslewicz family Christmas Eve. No longer. I’ve been thanked for my service and sent on my way. Read more
Dec 24, 2018
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. Read more
Dec 11, 2018
Free speech and tolerance
To continue to exist, free speech needs to come with a big dose of tolerance. Read more
Dec 4, 2018
5:00 AM
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. Read more
Nov 27, 2018
5:00 AM
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. Read more
Nov 20, 2018
5:00 AM
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. Read more
Nov 13, 2018
12:00 PM
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. Read more
Nov 7, 2018
11:00 AM
On Tuesday, Grothman vs. Kohl is the race to watch
It could be a bellwether for the rest of the state. Read more
Nov 4, 2018
12:00 AM
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Sweet sensation
Newcomers, old favorites and a transformative beer-chocolate-bacon experience. Yes, the Isthmus Beer and Cheese Festival again moves hearts and minds. Read more
Residents worried about park master plan
The Board of Park Commissioners is scheduled to look at the master plan for James Madison Park in February, but if agreement can’t be reached, it will be put on the backburner. Read more
Sizing up the council
Some argue that the time demands of being a city alderperson make the current part-time structure impractical. Should there be fewer members who work full time and are paid more? Read more
The beer that made New Glarus famous
New Glarus Brewery is celebrating 25 years in business. Though it sells only within Wisconsin, it’s the state’s largest craft brewery and the 16th largest craft brewery in the country. Read more
Wisconsin nice versus mean
“We’ve gotten away from who we are and the values that make Wisconsin great,” Gov. Tony Evers declared in his inaugural address. Read more
