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The Shaping of a Presidentnew
David Maraniss chronicles Barack Obama's early years.
Tags: Barack Obama, David Maraniss
Legal Cloud Gathers Over Scott Walker as Recall Election Approachesnew
With the recall election less than two days away, federal prosecutors are closing in on Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. There is evidence of wrongdoing after Walker's time as Milwaukee County Executive, and the federal investigation includes criminal activity during his time as governor.
Don't Punish Reporters or Judges for Signing Recall Petitionsnew
GOP leadership has expressed outrage over judges who have signed recall petitions against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, and the Wisconsin State Journal is apparently taking "internal disciplinary action" against employees who exercise their First Amendment rights. This is simply not logical, and is not in keeping with our Constitution.
Why We Love Our Green Bay Packersnew
It's not just generic fan fever -- it's in our DNA.
Tags: Green Bay Packers
Hitchens Was Outrageously Fierce, Classy in a Madison Debatenew
Hitchens had all the facts at his disposal and a devastating way of presenting them.
Isthmus |
Dean Robbins |
12-16-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Christopher Hitchens
From Nevada to Wisconsin: Political Operatives Reprise Reid-Angle Faceoff in Walker Recallnew
The story of how two political operatives who worked on opposite sides of the 2010 Senate campaign in Nevada between Harry Reid and Sharron Angle came to find themselves in similar positions in Wisconsin.
The Huskers Invasion of Madisonnew
After more than 18 years as a season-ticket holder for Wisconsin Badgers football games, I can say that I've never seen anything quite like the surge of Nebraska pride as Cornhuskers fans invaded Madison to watch their beloved team's debut Big 10 game.
Michigan-Style Financial Bill May Still Be in the Works for Wisconsinnew
After "financial martial law" was enacted in Michigan in the midst of the Wisconsin protests over Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union agenda, questions started bubbling as to whether or not similar legislation was in the works for the Badger State.
Tags: Wisconsin, Scott Walker
Greenius at Work! These Inventors Get Creative and Protect the Planetnew
Do-it-yourself-ism is thriving, and at no time has it been easier to perform technical work flying solo. Many of these inventions and improvements are about finding ways to be more friendly to the Earth, by reducing reliance on fossil fuel and reusing what would otherwise be thrown away. Here are a few from the Madison area.
Isthmus |
Linda Falkenstein |
04-20-2011 |
Environment
Lawsuit Settled: Isthmus, AP Will Get Emails, Walker Must Pay Legal Costsnew
The office of Gov. Scott Walker has agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit brought by Madison-based Isthmus and the Wisconsin Associated Press over access to emails sent to the governor in response to his "budget repair bill." The settlement requires the governor to produce the emails and pay attorney fees for the plaintiffs' costs in bringing the suit.
Wisconsin GOP to Public Employees: Screw younew
It took a minute and a half to accomplish what nearly a full month of GOP bullying and threats had failed to do. The hoped-for end of public employee unions in Wisconsin was achieved with a dirty trick.
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.
