Opinion
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Buyout is bad news for Wisconsin
The shareholders of Gannett, which owns the Journal Sentinel, and GateHouse, have voted to merge. The parent company of GateHouse — New Media — will own just over 50 percent of the new entity. New Media’s reputation precedes it. Read more
An elementary move for equity
There are a whole lot of elementary-age children living in the Moorland-Rimrock neighborhood, but they are bussed to schools far from home. Read more
Dec 5, 2019
A loopy idea
We have real needs in Wisconsin when it comes to education. So why are lawmakers wasting time on a bill to require the teaching of cursive? Read more
Nov 27, 2019
David Michael MIller
Preserve quiet on public lands
Just as there have been efforts to protect the night sky from artificial lighting, it is time to also focus on preserving quiet. Read more
Nov 21, 2019
David Michael Miller
Thank you, Scott Fitzgerald
Republicans in the state Senate have so completely rigged the system through gerrymandering and voter suppression that they believe they don’t have to act even on popular proposals or bother to tell the public why. It could be their downfall. Read more
Nov 14, 2019
David Michael Miller
The right balance
Policymakers and scientists are discussing how to best protect taxpayer-funded research from foreign influence. Read more
Nov 7, 2019
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
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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
5:00 AM
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
5:01 AM
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
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The F-35 is already obsolete
The U.S. military searches for a home for a beleaguered fighter jet. Read more
Sep 26, 2019
5:00 AM
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
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Trending
Cameras found in hotel rooms of Madison students on a school trip
Hidden cameras were found in the hotel rooms of students on a school-sponsored trip. A Madison East High teacher has been put on administrative leave while officials investigate. Read more
Law & Disorder
The Dane County District Attorney’s Office used to be a plum job for prosecutors in the state. But many judges, attorneys and others say the office is struggling under Ismael Ozanne. Turnover is high, cases are getting tossed and morale is low. Read more
A little bit French, a little bit Wisco
Chef Evan Dannells has done stints at L’Etoile and Merchant, and he was one of the partners who opened the lost gem that was 4 & 20 Bakery and Cafe. Now he’s running his own show in the space formerly occupied by Oliver’s Public House. Read more
Buyout is bad news for Wisconsin
The shareholders of Gannett, which owns the Journal Sentinel, and GateHouse, have voted to merge. The parent company of GateHouse — New Media — will own just over 50 percent of the new entity. New Media’s reputation precedes it. Read more
Hoot, woot!
New owner at The Green Owl, Erick Fruehling, plans to keep the menu much the same, and vegetarian/vegan. But there will be a few new dishes to keep things lively. Read more
