Rethinking independence in a tough economy

Across the United States, law enforcement agencies consistently say they want experienced officers, people with years of training, real-world decision-making experience, and the ability to handle the complexities of mode rn policing. Yet, paradoxically, some departments hesitate to hire highly qualified veteran officers if their background includes documented mental health challenges stemming from...

It’s not rocket science. It only requires accepting today’s scientific consensus on climate change—causes, consequences, and costs—and applying economic principles. There is a clear causal link between rising global temperatures and the cost of living, what’s called affordability, for most Americans. The primary cause of this impending ecological and economic crisis is a result of our...

“Wisconsinites, as always, are helpers by nature, so please take good care, look out for each other, and take care of one another,” wrote Gov. Tony Evers in his statement declaring a state of emergency prior to last weekend’s severe winter storm. A deadly combination of snow and strong winds blew through Wisconsin over the past weekend. In its wake, communities in central Wisconsin report...