AltWeeklies Wire
Scott Walker’s Team Resists Release of Emails to Isthmusnew
Halfway through a three-hour hearing Tuesday afternoon on the lawsuit brought by Isthmus and the Wisc. Associated Press over emails received by the office of Gov. Scott Walker regarding his “budget repair bill,” Dane County Judge Patrick Fiedler made it clear he understands what is at stake.
Lockdown at Wisconsin Capitolnew
Lockdown at Wisconsin Capitol doesn't keep out public passion.
Tags: Scott Walker, Wisconsin Protests
Wisconsin Protests: Report From the Command Centersnew
Protests slow for a day, but activity in and around the Capitol continues.
Rampage!new
All hell breaks loose as Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker runs roughshod over public employees.
Thousands Descend On Wisconsin State Capitolnew
Teachers, students strike all over state; University of Wisconsin student government endorses walk-out.
The Barrett vs. Walker Gubernatorial Cage Match is On and Full of Promisenew
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker really wants to be governor of Wisconsin. So does Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. In order to win over the hearts and minds of voters, they're making plans and promises, many of which may seem awesome... but only at first blush.
Isthmus |
Emily Mills |
03-15-2010 |
Commentary
Emily's Post: Every Time WMC Rears its Head, a Lobbyist Gets His Paychecknew
Why are we still listening to anything Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce has to say? The right-leaning business lobbying group spent a lot of money to thoroughly destroy any credibility it may have had by helping to elect two under-qualified and deeply compromised justices to the state Supreme Court.
Isthmus |
Emily Mills |
01-11-2010 |
Commentary
The Joy of Receiving: A Year of Bailouts, Handouts and Hypocrisynew
For the first time since 1995, Democrats in Washington bow to no one — except the emperor of Japan. While they have not stimulated the job market, they thoroughly Christmas-goosed us conservatives.
Isthmus |
David Blaska |
12-28-2009 |
Commentary
Republican Poster Boy Paul Ryannew
By becoming a spokesperson for his party, Rep. Paul Ryan risks losing support back home in Wisconsin.
Madison Common Council Incumbent to Rivals: Bring It Onnew
Brenda Konkel is making the most out of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's admitted attempts to recruit candidates to run against her. She portrays it as an emblem of her independence.
Tags: Madison, municipal elections
Dems Have Taken Control of Wisconsin State Gov't. Now What?new
The good news: With the new Legislature's inauguration earlier this week, state Dems now control both the Legislature and the executive branch for the first time in more than two decades. The bad news: They face the worst political and economic conditions in modern memory.
Election '08: Don't Let Your Vote be Stolennew
The pollsters and pundits seem to agree: Barack Obama has a huge lead over John McCain in the race for president. But that doesn't mean McCain won't win.
Hispanic Vote Seen as Critical in Wisconsinnew
Hispanics are a potential swing vote in the 2008 election -- in swing states like Wisconsin, a strong Hispanic turnout could prove decisive. And after the historic ties between Hispanics and the Democratic Party loosened earlier this decade, the pendulum seems to be swinging back.
Obama Appeals to the Best Parts of Our National Psychenew
Obama's tremendous appeal, the second-graders in our neighborhood can tell you, is largely due to the symbolic power of his candidacy. It's not just about white and black. He raises the possibility that our nation could see itself in an entirely different light.
Isthmus |
Ruth Conniff |
09-30-2008 |
Commentary
Barack Obama's Army of the Youngnew
Though they are too young to vote, Wisconsin high school students play a key role in campaign.
