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The Manchin trap
Americans can be excused if they haven't paid too much attention recently to the debate over infrastructure and social spending in Washington, what with everything else going on with the Biden administration.
One small step for a teen, one giant leap for free speech
Over in Marquette County, a courageous teenager, with the support of her family, prevailed in federal district court last week in an important First Amendment case against the Marquette County sheriff and a sheriff's patrol sergeant.
Don't let legislative leadership undermine public education in our state
This is a special time of year for children, families, and educators. I know, as an educator and as a parent, that the transition back to school can be a challenging time, and this year, of course, the challenges are far greater than ever before, and our educators and students …
The sudden signs of summer's end
And suddenly, summer is over.The astronomical beginning of fall will be at 2:21 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, Sept. 22, when the sun crosses the equator and we have equal amounts of daylight and darkness. Meteorologically speaking, when the seasons follow the calendar, it began on Sept. 1.
More abuse of power; wake up voters
Earlier this year, we wrote about potential issues in Minocqua town government, which at the time we characterized as a clear abuse of power.
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Your Right to Know: Fee recovery is key to transparency
Many states, including Wisconsin, have public records laws. But that doesn't mean requesters always get the records they seek, or even that the laws are followed.
Oneida County, town of Minocqua: Show us your papers, or else!
We have in this country witnessed over the past year and a half an explosive and largely uncontrolled growth of regulations of daily life, not just related to the pandemic but in all spheres of existence.
Afghanistan and the media's mockery of tragedy
The tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan runs deeply on so many levels it's hard to know where to begin.
A salute to judge Nielsen's commitment to open government
The retirement of Vilas County judge Neal Nielsen has given us reason to pause and reflect about the past score or so of years and upon the remarkable impact judge Nielsen has had when it comes to two very pivotal matters, both in the Northwoods and around the state.
The real public health crisis
To hear the government/Democratic Party/corporate media tell it, we are awash these days in public health crises so dangerous and urgent that we only have months to save the human species, and maybe not even that long.
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Recalling 'analog summer' memories from years gone by
I recently heard a term used to describe our ability to rediscover family and friends, and resume activities we couldn't do a year ago.
The real insurrection
There is something really odd going in Washington, D.C., right now- no, we're serious, something even odder than usual - and it's way past time for citizens to speak out and ask their federal representatives what the heck they think they are doing.
California Dreamin': No water but plenty of bad ideas
When it comes to natural resources, there's one thing the people of southern California don't have a lot of: Water.
So just who is running the country?
In many ways, the headline is a trick question. Obviously, the people - the voters - still run this country to some extent.
Ridin' around in the breeze, finding violations as he pleases
Oneida County zoning director Karl Jennrich apparently likes to ride around in the breeze, finding violations as he pleases, to paraphrase an old Traveling Wilburys song.
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