Articles that are opinion, or op-ed based

Wisconsin - laboratory or graveyard of democracy?

Koch Brothers Protest Madison - file photo

 

Wisconsin has a long and colorful political history. We have recently been described as a purple state, but it might be more accurate to describe us as a wandering-all-over-the-political map state. Our state has brought forth a diverse array of political characters. Any state that can produce both

The Risks of Vaping

State Senator Jeff Smith

Vaping has rapidly emerged as a significant public health crisis, especially among young people. Initially marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, vaping is now known to pose serious health risks. As evidence of these dangers mounts, the Wisconsin state government has a

Jeff Smith - Forever chemicals need to go

PFAS graphic

Over the past few years, you’ve no doubt heard of the expansive PFAS problem contaminating our drinking water and surface waters in Wisconsin and throughout the country. But what exactly are PFAS, and what is being done to address this crisis facing the future of our precious drinking water? Having

Jeff Smith - Tourism Brings Home the Bacon

Swimmers

You know the feeling. The car is loaded up. The cooler is packed. The kids are buckled up and you are backing out of the driveway for that long-awaited vacation. Where are you headed? It doesn’t matter. You’re hitting the road and every moment after that is an adventure filled with new memories with

WFU - The Crazy Train of Political Obstructionism

Julie Keown-Bowmar

By Julie Keown-Bomar, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Wisconsin Farmers Union

 

Wisconsin Farmers Union is taking a clear stand on two upcoming constitutional questions appearing on the August 13 ballot. Both are designed to limit the power of the governor to distribute federal funding. If they pass, the

Jeff Smith - Beware of amending the constitution in August

voting poll

If you plan to cast a ballot in the primary election on Tuesday, August 13th you need to know what to expect. Your ballot may not even have a single contested race of candidates for state legislative seats or county offices, but buried at the very end it will for sure have two questions you are

Joe Plouff - Two More Constitutional Amendments!? In August? What Gives? 

Joe Plouff

First, I’m a candidate for the 92nd Assembly District, and I urge you to ‘just say no’ on both Amendments when you vote on August 13. The Amendments as proposed will have lasting negative consequences for state residents and are simply a means of ensuring the policy priorities of the current