Scott Milfred
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Opinion editor for the Wisconsin State Journal and Lee Enterprises.
Watch the first pitch of Madison's centennial season of rec softball, with
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superintendent Joe Gothard on the mound. Alas, the mighty Lake Edge All-Stars lost in extra innings to the Demons in the first game of the city's 100th season.
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Joe Gothard throws first pitch of MSCR’s centennial season
Joe Gothard, superintendent of the Madison School District, threw out the first ceremonial pitch Friday evening for the Madison School and Community Recreation program’s 100th season of rec softball i...
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_4fbe4525-62c7-4dc3-a061-cd15ccc0dd74.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
9 days ago
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9 days ago
Even the Monopoly man can’t afford a home in Madison, in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Big retail news for Madison:
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IKEA to open store on Far West Side of Madison
The store will be IKEA's second in Wisconsin, joining one in Oak Creek.
https://madison.com/news/local/business/article_3c82db3b-b979-4730-a7d0-bcb34ad89c5d.html
13 days ago
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The chancellor is leaving. The president got fired. The athletic director jumped before he could be pushed. That’s a lot of turnover at the top for UW-Madison & UW system. It’s also an opportunity to reset priorities for higher ed.
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#onwisconsin
#wipolitics
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How to fill 3 big university jobs in Madison | Our View
UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, Universities of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman and UW athletic director Chris McIntosh are leaving or gone. The Wisconsin State Journal editorial board ...
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_718af054-25cb-473c-b9dd-aebefca0d1ff.html
17 days ago
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Kelda Roys talks about her bid for governor on our latest "Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands" political podcast:
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Kelda Roys wants to 'build what comes next' in Wisconsin
YouTube video by madison.com
https://youtu.be/bEHlp3DwSSU?si=1JFK3jzvWdvCTi5J
21 days ago
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Thanks to Kelda Roys for telling us about her campaign for governor on the latest "Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands" political podcast:
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Kelda Roys wants to 'build what comes next' in Wisconsin
Democratic candidate for governor from Madison touts her experience, results, ability to win in November.
https://madison.com/podcasts/center-stage/article_d03f84e7-7fc9-40f4-8afc-6f413d1c5dd9.html
21 days ago
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Jack Daniels used to run Madison College. Now a Martini is in charge of UW-Eau Claire.
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UW-Oshkosh provost tapped as new UW-Eau Claire chancellor
The new chancellor comes as seismic leadership changes ripple through the Universities of Wisconsin.
https://madison.com/news/local/education/university/article_dba383a4-e275-4a05-a0b4-8473d7739761.html
21 days ago
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Jay Rothman, fired as Universities of Wisconsin president, writes that the UW Board of Regents is too large to be effective
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UW Board of Regents too large to be effective | Jay Rothman
The former president of the Universities of Wisconsin reflects on the need for transformative governance to ensure the sustainability and success of the state's 13 public universities amid ongoing cha...
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_92847fe8-0611-4e68-b7a9-65a9a7b64440.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
21 days ago
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Wisconsin consumes almost 6 times as much energy as it produces. Our state is going to have to generate a lot more power — the clean kind — to save our pocketbooks and the planet. Here's our Earth Day editorial, endorsing the Columbia wind project:
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Wisconsin needs Columbia County wind farm, more clean energy | Our view
The Columbia Wind Farm near Columbus, Wisconsin, aims to generate clean energy for 100,000 homes, reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, and combat climate change while offering economic benefits l...
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_e884ee6f-99d0-4433-a110-1cda38a24181.html
29 days ago
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It took the risk of “end times” to finally snap U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson out of his fealty to President Donald Trump. Here's today's @WiStateJournal editorial:
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Ron Johnson, GOP must check Trump’s power | Our view
It took the risk of “end times” to finally snap U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson out of his fealty to President Donald Trump.
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_194976b7-d784-4187-92d2-b5c04cfcb335.html
about 1 month ago
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On the latest "Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands," we talk politics and film with Wisconsin native and
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alum Michael Bauman, the cinematographer for Hollywood's best picture, "One Battle After Another."
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Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'
YouTube video by madison.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAo4y8rpNw
about 1 month ago
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Holy moly: Mike Bauman, the preacher's kid & rock 'n' roller from Brandon, Wis., was part of the team that made Hollywood's best picture, and he was nominated for an Oscar himself. He's our guest on the latest "Center Stage" political podcast:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAo...
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Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'
YouTube video by madison.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAo4y8rpNw
about 1 month ago
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Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the politics of "One Battle After Another" -- for which he earned an Oscar nomination -- and his Wisconsin and @uwoshkosh roots on our latest "Center Stage, with Milfred and Hands" political podcast:
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Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'
YouTube video by madison.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAo4y8rpNw
about 1 month ago
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Here are all of our @WiStateJournal endorsements in today's spring election for Madison and Dane County posts. We met with more than two dozen candidates before recommending some for public office today:
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Our endorsements in today's election
The Wisconsin State Journal editorial board interviewed more than two dozen candidates for Madison School Board, Madison City Council and Dane County Board in today's election. Here are our recommenda...
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/collection_a2008e3a-07e7-4ada-8514-b0c6fae88aef.html
about 1 month ago
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Here are a dozen endorsements for Dane County Board in Tuesday's election:
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Our endorsements for Dane County Board
After assessing the experience, priorities and collegiality of each candidate for Dane County Board, we recommend the leaders here for election April 7.
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_adf61dff-595b-40fe-943d-39bb5f2d4100.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
about 2 months ago
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My electric car is looking better and better.
about 2 months ago
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Phil Hands
3 months ago
Bucky Badger gets a handout from the state Legislature in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Remember the last time Wisconsin elected a state Supreme Court justice? What a mess. Here's Sunday's @WiStateJournal editorial:
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OUR VIEW: Wisconsin needs a better way to select Supreme Court justices
Big-money, mudslinging judicial elections are only getting worse, must change
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_0471da67-9530-4be8-9c4f-5a00bf83780c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
3 months ago
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Taxpayers shouldn’t have to bail out the University of Wisconsin athletic dept following its second losing football season with a coach whose sweetheart contract requires more than $20 million just to get rid of him. Nor does UW need more secrecy:
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OUR VIEW: No taxpayer bailout, secrecy for Wisconsin football
Taxpayers shouldn’t have to bail out the University of Wisconsin athletic department, following its second losing football season with a coach whose sweetheart contract requires more than $20 million ...
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_450abdd4-f6c7-4452-878f-d8e161eddeb5.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
3 months ago
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No Packers in Super Bowl. But 2 Wisconsin dogs have made it to the Puppy Bowl. Congrats to Anson and Avro:
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Meet the 2 Wisconsin dogs in the Puppy Bowl at an event Sunday
Anson and Avro were rescues cared for by Underdog Pet Rescue, but have since been adopted by Madison-area families.
https://madison.com/news/local/events/article_ac983934-0339-4351-83db-f2d51d80ff4c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
4 months ago
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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany seems as timid and subservient to Trump as ever. That won’t help his bid for governor this fall. Wisconsin needs a leader for the Badger State, not a yes-man for Washington’s abuses. Here's today's editorial:
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OUR VIEW: Trump is making a mockery of America’s freedoms in Minneapolis
Congress must stop the killing and chaos caused by poorly trained ICE and Border Patrol agents. Call off the goons in masks and military garb
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_b6493688-e66b-4e92-a029-633d08da1065.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
4 months ago
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We added a new member to the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board today. He's a first-generation American, Army vet and MATC professor who spent 8 years on the front lines of Madison's rapid growth.
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See who is joining Wisconsin State Journal editorial board
Political science professor, former city official, planner, soldier will be newest community member to influence our opinions
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_5206e03f-a024-4db5-803c-53f9c6f5aa4e.html
5 months ago
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Vision of Super Bowl no longer dancing in cheeseheads.
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MRI confirms star Packers defensive lineman tore his ACL
One of the best pass rushers in the NFL will be out for an extended period of time following an injury in Sunday's loss to Denver.
https://madison.com/sports/professional/nfl/packers/article_1f7c2774-badb-48da-96ec-c88b55045dc6.html
5 months ago
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Well, at least Wisconsin football still has the highest-paid losing coach in the Big Ten.
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Wisconsin football blanked by AP All-Big Ten voters
The Badgers weren't seen too kindly by a panel of Associated Press voters for postseason honors.
https://madison.com/sports/college/football/article_cd99808e-c2bb-51c5-bd12-8bfb0a2a15f8.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
5 months ago
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"Madison leaders have so far spent about $9M buying and financing improvements on 24,000 sq. ft. portion of new, multi-use development right next to the Pick ‘n Save that never closed," writes Mike Nichols of free-market Badger Institute:
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Madison shows why cities should stay out of the grocery business | Mike Nichols
Madison spends millions to fill void that doesn’t exist
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_6ffe2f04-843a-45e2-a55d-c6667ecdc7ff.html
6 months ago
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Wisconsin State Journal editorial defended "the sometimes exuberant cult of fraternity and sorority" on Langdon Street in Madison a century ago vs townie disdain and "light industrial building." Read what we said here:
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UW’s ‘exuberant cult of fraternity and sorority’ was defended a century ago
This State Journal editorial ran on Dec. 11, 1925:
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_0382229a-1c78-43c0-a89b-564a5adec599.html
6 months ago
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BREAKING: Santa Cheesehead wrapping paper for Christmas will be published on pages A10-11 of Wednesday's @WiStateJournal, drawn by the ever jolly and festive
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#cheesehead
#gopackgo
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Be sure to get your wrapping paper in Wednesday’s Wisconsin State Journal
State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands has designed a new wrapping paper for the 2025 holiday season. Pick up a copy of Wednesday’s Wisconsin State Journal and use the paper on A10-11 to wrap up somethin...
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_75d8493f-be5b-4776-9850-5508a639d588.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
6 months ago
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Luke Fickell and a deer walk into a bar, in
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's latest cartoon:
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Luke Fickell and a deer walk into a bar in a cartoon
Wisconsin State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands draws Luke Fickell and a deer commiserating in a bar. The deer is happy to have survived the hunting season, while Fickell is lucky to have survived anoth...
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_753dd594-6baa-47c0-af02-d12982763599.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
6 months ago
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6 months ago
GOP ornaments weigh down Wisconsin Christmas tree in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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16 political cartoons dig into the Epstein files:
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16 political cartoons dig into the Epstein files
The nation's top cartoonists react to the release of the Epstein files.
https://madison.com/opinion/collection_7674c802-61c3-5711-bd2a-abbb3977425a.html#1
6 months ago
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No $500K payout for Ron Johnson from taxpayers. Here's our Wisconsin State Journal editorial from Sunday:
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OUR VIEW: Ron Johnson doesn’t deserve $500,000-plus payout from taxpayers
Senate must follow House lead, repeal any chance of self-dealing through lawsuit over phone records
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_480198e1-661a-455c-91a3-a91d0973c962.html
6 months ago
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Shift happens, Madison:
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Expect a shift in traffic as John Nolen Drive enters stage 2 of reconstruction
Work on the southbound side of John Nolen Drive bordering Monona Bay will cause the two open lanes of traffic to shift to one side of the median.
https://madison.com/news/traffic/article_2fa6bf84-7c1a-4b06-a9ab-4477f4fbd06c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
6 months ago
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AI thinks it’s smart. Chimps may beg to differ, writes F.D. Flam. Chimps can reason by reflecting on what they don't know, new research shows. ChatGPT and similar systems give confidently incorrect answers rather than admitting they don’t know.
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AI thinks it’s smart; chimps may beg to differ | F.D. Flam
For something so admired and synonymous with merit, the concept of intelligence is remarkably poorly understood.
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_c884cb9c-591e-520f-8dd9-82f053cba682.html#tracking-source=home-entertainment
6 months ago
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Is that a joint, man? The great Joseph W. Jackson III made this shot of marijuana demonstrators on the Wisconsin Capitol lawn a half century ago. Here's what our @WiStateJournal editorial board had to say about weed back then:
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See what our editorial board had to say about marijuana 50 years ago
This State Journal editorial ran on Nov. 20, 1975:
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_1ed98a6d-d495-4061-835c-5ee93ad2d621.html
6 months ago
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UW-Madison ranked 101st out of 250 schools overall in the 2025 national free speech survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
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@TheFIREorg
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UW-Madison must raise bad grades for free speech | Donald Downs and Raymond Taffora
This is UW-Madison and its legacy we are talking about. We must commit to getting better. Much better.
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_dc3eba0c-0d40-490a-8089-fcac133c626a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
6 months ago
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Congress should shut down any chance of a shutdown. Here's our latest @WiStateJournal editorial, endorsing proposals by Ron Johnson and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin:
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OUR VIEW: Shut down any chance of another dysfunctional shutdown
We’re not fans of most of what Johnson does in Washington. But his Eliminate Shutdowns Act appears sensible and necessary.
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_2ae62555-e085-4fe5-9d66-534bea3b2e18.html
6 months ago
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"Madison’s proposed ban on dog and cat sales at pet stores may sound compassionate, but it would hurt the very animals it aims to protect," say former owners of Animart in Madison.
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Banning pet sales at Madison shops is bad idea | Dr. Jim and Ruth Metz
Madison proposal for dogs and cats would do more harm than good
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_5a2637bc-bd36-48a6-bee0-6c544747d1b4.html
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Why are energy prices on the rise? Ask AI, or just check out my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Musk insulted Duffy, calling him Sean "Dummy" and making fun of his North Woods lumberjacking skills honed in Wisconsin. But Duffy seems to have the upper hand, at least for now.
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Sean Duffy vs. Elon Musk for control of NASA | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands
Milfred and Hands assess potential Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates on their "Center Stage" political podcast, highlighting Donald Trump’s enormous influence over the GOP primary and several strengt...
https://madison.com/podcasts/center-stage/article_bb0d86b2-df17-44c8-8604-b4c84bead2b3.html
6 months ago
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Flight of the turkeys canceled. It's time to vote on this week's cartoon caption contest by @PhilHands:
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Vote for this week’s winning You Toon caption
Now you can help pick the winner of the State Journal’s You Toon caption contest. Pick your favorite caption from the options below, and the winner will be printed in Sunday’s newspaper.
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_85fda020-7e94-409d-a9a2-736ef25b688d.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
6 months ago
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Musk insulted Duffy, calling him Sean "Dummy" and making fun of his North Woods lumberjacking skills honed in Wisconsin. But Duffy seems to have the upper hand, at least for now.
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Sean Duffy vs. Elon Musk for control of NASA | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands
Milfred and Hands assess potential Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates on their "Center Stage" political podcast, highlighting Donald Trump’s enormous influence over the GOP primary and several strengt...
https://madison.com/podcasts/center-stage/article_bb0d86b2-df17-44c8-8604-b4c84bead2b3.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
6 months ago
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Here's what readers across south-central Wisconsin are saying about the federal government shutdown:
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12 readers sound off on government shutdown
Wisconsin State Journal readers voice their opinions about the month-long federal government shutdown.
https://madison.com/collection_3f2ec9f8-c5fa-4887-9984-373548879626.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Gov. Tony Evers signs bipartisan bill banning cellphones in the classroom in my latest cartoon for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Congress should tackle college coaching pay, buyouts. Luke Fickell proves need. Rep. Michael Baumgartner's bill deserves support if parity is included for Wisconsin, others schools w/ low in-state tuition. Here's today's State Journal editorial:
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OUR VIEW: Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell proves need for cap on NCAA salaries, outrageous buyouts
OUR VIEW: Congress should cap NCAA coaches’ pay, starting with Fickell
https://madison.com/opinion/editorial/article_59844456-721a-46e1-a601-db06db94195f.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
7 months ago
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If SCOTUS lets Trump seek a third term, somebody else would be eligible, too -- his "ultimate nemesis," writes Laura Washington:
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If Trump can seek third term, so can his ultimate nemesis
Since January, speculation has swirled that Donald Trump would aim for a third term in 2028. Trump hinted at it during his Asia trip, expressing interest due to his high approval numbers and refusal t...
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_8d34504c-12b0-4eb2-aa69-c2a4d977d675.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
7 months ago
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Here's your candy: 8 cartoons haunt the politicians on Halloween, including a few from the mighty @PhilHands.
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8 cartoons haunt the politicians on Halloween
The nation's top cartoonists use trick-or-treating and other Halloween traditions to take on the biggest stories in the news.
https://madison.com/opinion/collection_af437bfd-3ebb-5efa-b297-3746aac8aacd.html#tracking-source=home-entertainment
7 months ago
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7 months ago
Now you can help pick the winner of the Wisconsin State Journal's You Toon contest. Just click on the link below and pick your favorite caption.
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Vote for this week’s winning You Toon caption
Now you can help pick the winner of the State Journal’s You Toon caption contest. Pick your favorite caption from the options below, and the winner will be printed in Sunday’s newspaper.
https://madison.com/opinion/cartoon/article_3a9d4e2e-4f88-42ad-b15b-45376383d666.html
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Rebecca Kleefisch's column is getting thousands of views. Wisconsin's former Lt. Gov. writes about "gut full of colon cancer. A tumor the size of a grapefruit had already broken through the colon wall, moving aggressively toward my liver."
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Don’t wait for belly full of cancer like me | Rebecca Kleefisch
Colon cancer nearly derailed my political career. Early detection saved my life. Colon cancer can happen to anyone. Regular screenings are crucial. Don’t put off your health for work or family. Make t...
https://madison.com/opinion/column/article_588f6e49-db19-43cb-850d-19f0e8160830.html
7 months ago
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7 political cartoons dismantle Trump's ballroom blitz
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7 political cartoons dismantle Trump's ballroom blitz
The nation's top cartoonists draw out the debate over President Donald Trump tearing down the East Wing of the White House for a new ballroom.
https://madison.com/opinion/collection_cf918b6e-7854-5ad8-b1a7-96b6bdb4167e.html#1
7 months ago
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Missing bird. Last seen flying east from Middleton.
7 months ago
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