Opinion

"Not all heroes wear capes” is an expression you hear frequently to describe everyday folks doing extraordinary things without asking for credit or even boasting about their good deeds. That could easily fit the description of Lyle Orsch. 

Lyle is a young man I became aware of last week. In January

Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Over the course of my life, I can look back and see how true that statement is. History shows us the very tangible progress we have made, even in recent years, but it’s important to

On June 9th, 1954. Joe Mcarthy was asked, “Have you no sense of decency?” for his fabrications and accusations of trying to revive a failing political career and doing irreparable harm to many people's lives.  Now Wisconsin has Glenn Grothman, a Representative to Congress, who appears to have no

by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
June 6, 2024

Republicans in Wisconsin are downright blasé about hosting a nominating convention for a convicted felon just a few days after his sentencing hearing.

U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil told UpFront on WISN 12 that he is unconcerned about presumptive GOP

June is my favorite time of the year for many reasons. The weather is absolutely beautiful, school is out and people are generally in a great mood during my Stop N’ Talk events. But most of all, I love spending time meeting people and getting to know the farmers who host our County Dairy Breakfast

Monday was Memorial Day, and many people have come to view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kickoff to summer. However, Memorial Day is about far more than just backyard barbecues and main-street parades. It’s a day to remember and honor all the brave individuals who’ve died while serving in

by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
May 16, 2024

A little over a year ago, Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced the results of a campus free speech survey, declaring that it would help UW “evaluate critically what we can do better to enhance civil dialogue at our universities.”

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by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Wisconsin Examiner
April 26, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court debated this week whether a federal law applying to emergency medical treatment encompasses abortion care, even in states with strict abortion bans. But during the two hours of oral arguments, justices gave no clear

Last Tuesday the 2nd of April was the spring election. It was clear based on the referenda questions on ballots throughout Wisconsin that something isn’t right. Headlines throughout the past year proclaimed Wisconsin had a record surplus, but our ballots painted a different story of our state’s