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As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this moment should be more than a celebration. It is a time for reflection, education and renewed civic purpose. Few nations reach a quarter of a millennium…

This may be a pivotal year for mental health legislation in Wisconsin. An above-average number of state senators and representatives have decided not to seek reelection. Many new faces will be in the halls in Madison next year. A looming…

A few years ago, Congress made a significant investment to help states modernize election systems. Since then, that level of support has not kept pace, even as the responsibilities have grown.

A quote attributed to Mark Twain goes, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.”

I see that Republicans are continuing the hard work of destroying American democracy.

I witnessed a beautiful act of kindness April 27.

I nearly got slammed recently by a bicycle whose operator apparently didn't know the proper protocol for approaching pedestrians on a shared path.

I appreciate the Wisconsin State Journal's editorial last Sunday, "Ridglan should free beagles, face stricter oversight." The editorial board centered Ridglan Farm’s documented animal cruelty and urged that the beagles be freed and rehomed. Many of the dogs are now…

The recently published Madison Police Department's annual report shows the following breakdown by race of young people referred for charges: 75% were Black, 14% were white, 7% were Hispanic and about 4% were Asian or other.

The Democratic Party has largely adopted socialist ideologies and policies. Democrats advocate for porous borders and free education, healthcare and help with housing for those already here illegally. Many Democrats endorsed defunding the police and support eliminating the U.S. Immigration…

Jacob Misiorowski left Friday's game against the Nationals in the sixth inning in the midst of a no-hitter.

Luis Peña was taken from the field by ambulance after passing out in the dugout in the eighth inning of a game for Class High A Wisconsin.

A team from Wauwatosa West High School has won the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games state championship, the Universities of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation announced Friday after a daylong competition focused on civics, history, government and current events.

The Eagles junior found a perfect fit behind the plate, and he thrives on baseball's momentum swings. Get to know Parker Frosch.

America’s longest-running travel and tourism television series is celebrating its 40th year on air, and it’s seeking photographs from Wisconsinites who want to be part of the mission to showcase the state’s natural beauty.

Oscar Fox crashes Lewis Crane’s community meeting in this week’s Mendota Marsh comic strip about life in Madison.

I need a friend.

In this 250th birthday year for our country, I am profoundly grateful to have grown up in this remarkable land. I am also extremely proud of what America represents and what we have accomplished.