Opinion
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David Michael Miller
The right balance
Policymakers and scientists are discussing how to best protect taxpayer-funded research from foreign influence. Read more
Smoke and mirrors
Millions of Americans have used FDA-regulated nicotine vapor products for more than a decade without incident. Shouldn’t it be pretty obvious that these products are not responsible for the recent spate of severe lung injuries? Read more
Oct 31, 2019
David Michael Miller
Let them be pros
Look to the restrictive rules from the NBA and NFL before you condemn college programs for not paying athletes. Read more
Oct 24, 2019
David Michael Miller
Pay the players
California has a new law, effective in 2023, that would allow players at all California schools to receive income for the use of their image and likeness. It’s unlikely Wisconsin will follow suit. Read more
Oct 17, 2019
David Michael Miller
The NIMBY test
Lately the NIMBY label has been weaponized as a blanket term for all neighborhood activism. Read more
Oct 10, 2019
David Michael Miller
Mass distraction
Gov. Tony Evers is trying to push through two minimal gun control measures favored by a majority of Wisconsin residents. But Robin Vos and Scott Fitzgerald are doing their best to oppose the will of the public. Read more
Oct 3, 2019
The F-35 is already obsolete
The U.S. military searches for a home for a beleaguered fighter jet. Read more
Sep 26, 2019
Here comes the sun
The threat of a solar storm is out there, but we don’t talk much about it. Solar physicists though say the potential for harm is enormous. Read more
Sep 19, 2019
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Pull the plug
It’s been more than 10 years since the city began planning for a year-round public market. It still hasn’t been built. And it shouldn’t be. Read more
Sep 12, 2019
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
The Foxconn con
On top of everything else, Foxconn is getting $117 million for construction of high-voltage power lines and a new substation. Electric ratepayers from around the state will subsidize this project though they will not be benefiting from it. Read more
Sep 5, 2019
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
She is a lineman for the utilities
Rebecca Cameron Valcq spent her career as a lawyer for WE Energies, the state’s largest utility. But ATC line opponents still thought she might vote with them. Read more
Aug 29, 2019
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
That fake news rot
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos decided he would buck public opinion and not make accommodations for a lawmaker with disabilities. Now that Vos has caved, he is blaming the news media for his bad press. Read more
Aug 22, 2019
5:01 AM
Making shit up
As two recent decisions demonstrate, the conservatives on the state’s highest court are not applying the law as it is written, but as they wish it to be. Read more
Aug 15, 2019
5:00 AM
Trending
“It’s absolute bullshit”
Brad Pfaff was unanimously approved by the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Wisconsin farm groups. But Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald led a successful drive to reject Pfaff’s confirmation before the full Senate. Read more
“No perfect route”
Madison city staff contemplates how to route Bus Rapid Transit through downtown, including whether the system should go around the Square and down State Street. Read more
Sound check
Isthmus reporter Dylan Brogan traveled to Burlington, VT to see how people are faring since the arrival of F-35 fighter jets at their Air National Guard base. Read more
Four meats, no seats
Ham, fried chicken, baked chicken, and ribs are joined by five sides. The small menu gives Marie’s the opportunity to shine and perfect its dishes. Read more
The right balance
Policymakers and scientists are discussing how to best protect taxpayer-funded research from foreign influence. Read more
