Citizen Dave
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Dylan Brogan
Trump as a public health problem
Opinion | I still find it hard to wrap my head around the fact that 75 million of my fellow Americans voted for Donald Trump last fall. Read more
Sorting through yesterday's wreckage at the U.S. Capitol
Opinion | I alternate between outrage at the rioters and the politicians and right-wing media types who egged them on, and heartsickness at what’s become of my country. Read more
Jan 7, 2021
The one I'd take back
Opinion | In May I wrote a post titled “Dump Biden.” It’s not that my case was without merit. But since then, Biden has performed well and has been a perfect contrast to Donald Trump. Read more
Jan 5, 2021
Dave's best reads of 2020
Opinion | Here’s my annual list of favorites. As usual it includes some new releases but more older books. Read more
Dec 30, 2020
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Sen. Johnson admits Santa is not real
Satire | In a tweet, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos wrote, “Just want the kids of WI to know. If they don’t get everything they want this year it’s b/c Tony Evers murdered Santa. Died of broken heart when guv took down GOP !!CHRISTMAS!! Tree.” Read more
Dec 22, 2020
Texas moves to overturn Ice Bowl
Satire | Texas attorney general Ken Paxton might have failed to reverse President Trump’s defeat in four states, but he is now on another crusade. Read more
Dec 17, 2020
Wisconsin Assembly Republicans
Santa blasts “spite tree”
Opinion | “These bozos want to insist on calling it a Christmas tree,” said Claus. “You know what I call it? A spite tree! They exploited a lovely symbol of peace and good cheer in a dark time to stoke the culture wars.” Read more
Dec 10, 2020
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Trump demands refund for Wisconsin recount
Opinion | "Frankly, we thought the $3 million Wisconsin was demanding for the recount was extortion,” said Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s attorney. “I mean when you do the simple math, if you’re buying 21,000 votes that comes out to $142 a vote." Read more
Dec 2, 2020
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Hunting in a pandemic
Opinion | As is often the case with my hunting essays, no wildlife will be harmed in this story. Read more
Nov 25, 2020
9:00 AM
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A mandate for moderation
Opinion | As a left-center moderate, it’s not surprising that I view this November’s outcomes as a mandate for centrist policies. Read more
Nov 18, 2020
7:00 AM
Robin Vos target of own probe
In the days following the Nov. 3 election, Robin Vos ordered the chair of the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections to use his committee’s subpoena powers if necessary to get to the bottom of voting “irregularities.” Read more
Nov 12, 2020
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Stay together
Opinion | We were once again the victim of high expectations, but if you take the long view, things aren’t as bad as they seem. Read more
Nov 4, 2020
9:45 AM
Biden this time
Opinion | Joe Biden has many paths to victory; Donald Trump has a narrow one. Read more
Oct 28, 2020
12:00 PM
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The Capitol occupation
When protesters moved into the state Capitol in 2011, it was more than a protest of Gov. Scott Walker’s controversial collective bargaining bill. It was also a symbolic affirmation of the ideal of self-government. Read more
The year of takeout
Surprisingly, there were plenty of restaurant openings this year as well as closings. A roundup of the openings and for-sure closings we know so far. Read more
Dane delivers
Voter turnout was massive and at record levels: 89.2 percent in Dane County and 84.7 percent in the city of Madison. Read more
Favorites from a vintage bus
The wheels on the bus are...staying put, at 709 Atlas Ave. on Madison’s east side. David Rodriguez is serving a comfort food menu out of his vintage International bus/food truck. Read more
A year of survival and reinvention
All the reinvention is utterly exhausting, but Madison’s arts organizations and venues are making do and hoping to survive to better days. In the meantime, they are providing content and connection via any channel available. Read more
