AltWeeklies Wire
More Local News Folks Leave the Field Behind Before it Leaves Themnew
Carl Agnelly devised a backup plan, applying for work at Epic Systems, the Verona-based medical software giant. He got word he was hired last Nov. 9, his 29th birthday, and immediately told WKOW 27 he would be leaving when his contract expired at year's end.
Does Wisconsin's Health Insurance Overseer Actually Protect Consumers?new
Even when it does have regulatory authority, the state's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) seems reluctant to throw its weight around. Of the 28 complaints we reviewed, in no instance did OCI instruct an insurance company to behave differently.
Isthmus |
Bill Lueders |
10-26-2009 |
Policy Issues
The Madison Police Department's Secret Beatingsnew
When violent assaults happen, the public has a right to know.
Isthmus |
Bill Lueders |
09-30-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Those of Us Who Care Ought to Fight to Help Keep Newspapers Goingnew
If it sounds like I'm angry, I guess I am. I'm angry that newspapers are falling into disrepute. I'm angry that people don't respect the quality control that goes into news reporting; they seem to think any idiot with internet access is worth listening to.
Lorraine Cook Was Raped, Then Thrown in Jailnew
Injured, violated woman gets locked up; her assailant is released.
Isthmus |
Bill Lueders |
03-10-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
A Tear for The Capital Timesnew
Be sad, and mad, over the loss of Madison's afternoon daily.
Tags: media
The Danger of Teaching Democracynew
Letting students write letters to school officials lands a Madison educator in hot water.
Tags: Education
American Airlines to Buddhist Monk: You Stink!new
Body odor gripe got religious leader booted from flight.
Tags: religion
Our Unhealthy Care Systemnew
Everyday encounters with nonproviders feed a growing unrest.
Tags: Health & Science
The Unseen Peace Prize Winnersnew
Overshadowed by Al Gore, Madison scientists played quiet part in Nobel endeavor.
Isthmus |
Bill Lueders |
11-13-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Will Wisconsin's Disabled Workers Get Long-Delayed Raise?new
Efforts to raise the bottom for the 700 state workers on permanent total disability have floundered for years; now the labor reps on the state's Worker's Compensation Advisory Council are trying to bring older recipients to within six years of current levels.
Isthmus |
Bill Lueders |
09-11-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
The Dems' Labor Problemnew
Door-to-door canvassers raising money for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee complain that the company that employes them, Boston-based Grassroots Campaigns, is paying them less than the Wisconsin minimum wage.
Isthmus |
Bill Lueders |
09-05-2006 |
Business & Labor