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Is our democracy in trouble?

Pat McKearn

I never thought I’d say this, but I recently felt safer walking the streets of two communist countries than I do in our American cities.

Last month, I traveled in Laos and Vietnam, two of t...

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Support anti-SLAPP legislation in Wisconsin

Wisconsin needs an anti-SLAPP law.Wisconsin must join the growing number of states that enact protections against lawsuits intended to shut down public debate.SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. These meritless lawsuits are filed to shut down opposing voices with the goal of stifling public debate. The people filing the lawsuits know they have little chance of actually...

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When power replaces liberty

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The case for electrifying your house

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Marathon County launches open data portal

Marathon County has launched the Marathon County Open Data Portal, a resource designed to provide public access to county data in a clear and organized format. Community members are invited to explore the site and review available data at MarathonCounty.gov/opendata.The Open Data Portal is hosted on Marathon County Pulse, a community-driven platform created to make data about quality of life in Ma...

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Wisconsinites reminded to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process.The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.Wisconsin residents are invited to submit ideas as proposed re...

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12.2M shoebox gifts distributed

Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025, sharing the love of Jesus with children in need around the world.The milestone reflects the generosity of millions of shoebox packers helping to fill boxes with toys, school supplies and personal care items. Across the U.S., the project collected 10.9 million shoebo...

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