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30 June 2026

Protecting the right to vote by mail

Voting by mail dates back to the Civil War. In 2024, 31% of U.S. voters—about 48 million people—cast ballots by mail. In March 2026, the admini...

Letter to the Editor

Protecting the right to vote by mail

Voting by mail dates back to the Civil War. In 2024, 31% of U.S. voters—about 48 million people—cast ballots by mail. In March 2026, the admini...

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Posted on June 30, 2026

The radical ideas of progressives

Our congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden call the progressives’ ideas “radical.” I thought I should list some of these “radical”...

Letter to the Editor

The radical ideas of progressives

Our congressmen Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden call the progressives’ ideas “radical.” I thought I should list some of these “radical”...

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Posted on June 30, 2026

Happy 250th birthday, America!

On Saturday, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the De...

Opinion/Editorial

Happy 250th birthday, America!

On Saturday, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the De...

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Posted on June 30, 2026

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Jun
2026

23 June 2026

What consolidation truly means

After listening to the discussions from the latest joint board meetings of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts, people in both communities are lo...

Opinion/Editorial

What consolidation truly means

After listening to the discussions from the latest joint board meetings of the Loyal and Greenwood school districts, people in both communities are lo...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

Double standards a concern with current U.S. immigration policies

On June 18, U.S. District Judge James Hanlon ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, from nearly three months...

Letter to the Editor

Double standards a concern with current U.S. immigration policies

On June 18, U.S. District Judge James Hanlon ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, from nearly three months...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

The irreplaceable role of fathers

Hello, all. Due to space and time constraints, last week I did not get to writing a column. However, this week I decided to write a belated Father’s...

Opinion/Editorial

The irreplaceable role of fathers

Hello, all. Due to space and time constraints, last week I did not get to writing a column. However, this week I decided to write a belated Father’s...

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Posted on June 23, 2026

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Jun
2026

16 June 2026

Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Wisconsin should require safety training and certification for youth to ride e-bikes on public roads and trails. E-bikes, which include a range of ...

Opinion/Editorial

Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Wisconsin should require safety training and certification for youth to ride e-bikes on public roads and trails. E-bikes, which include a range of ...

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Posted on June 16, 2026

Injured at work? Workers’ compensation may not be the whole story

When someone gets hurt at work, many people assume workers’ compensation answers every question. While workers’ compensation is often the starting...

Opinion/Editorial

Injured at work? Workers’ compensation may not be the whole story

When someone gets hurt at work, many people assume workers’ compensation answers every question. While workers’ compensation is often the starting...

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Posted on June 16, 2026

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Jun
2026

09 June 2026

‘Long may she wave’

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States of America. That resolution sets out the flag we know today...

Opinion/Editorial

‘Long may she wave’

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of the United States of America. That resolution sets out the flag we know today...

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Posted on June 9, 2026

Small business expansion key challenge

The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The number of est...

Opinion/Editorial

Small business expansion key challenge

The number of small businesses in the state expanded rapidly in the post-pandemic period, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. The number of est...

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Posted on June 9, 2026

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Protecting the right to vote by mail

Protecting the right to vote by mail

The radical ideas of progressives

The radical ideas of progressives

Happy 250th birthday, America!

Happy 250th birthday, America!

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What consolidation truly means

What consolidation truly means

Double standards a concern with current U.S. immigration policies

Double standards a concern with current U.S. immigration policies

The irreplaceable role of fathers

The irreplaceable role of fathers

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Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Put safety first when it comes to children and e-bikes

Injured at work? Workers’ compensation may not be the whole story

Injured at work? Workers’ compensation may not be the whole story

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‘Long may she wave’

‘Long may she wave’

Small business expansion key challenge

Small business expansion key challenge

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