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Zohran Mamdani's call for warm 'collectivism' is dead on arrival | Jonah Goldberg

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 8:20am
The day before the Trump administration captured and extradited Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, many on the right (including yours truly) had a field day mocking something the newly minted mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, said during his inaugural…

Our readers gave $357,000 for children’s gifts through Empty Stocking Club

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:35am
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to children in families in need in the greater Madison area.

OUR VIEW: The C-SPAN of Wisconsin must be saved

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:10am
A bright light went out at the state Capitol last month.

Dr. Zorba Paster: Joe's sinus cleanser is a must for Wisconsin winters

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:00am
Every year at this time, I get emails about Joe’s famous turbo sinus cleansing. In fact, I get more emails and comments about this method than nearly everything else except maybe for constipation. People in Wisconsin are infatuated with their…

Garden calendar: For the week of Jan. 11

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 7:00am
Tips for your flowers, plants, trees and shrubs.

How planning, more money shaped Wisconsin football's transfer portal haul

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 6:00am
Coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry share insight to the Badgers' process in the transfer portal and the impact more revenue-sharing and NIL money made.

Local history buffs bring the Middle Ages to Madison

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:55am
Local SCA members hold their archery, fencing and armored combat practices on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons in the stock pavilion, often drawing between 40 to 80 people. Some are newcomers, first-time arrow-shooters with rudimentary historical knowledge. Others have dedicated…

Polzin: Can Matt LaFleur get Packers over the hump? Answer seems clear after devastating playoff loss

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:45am
Green Bay blew an 18-point halftime lead to end the season with a five-game losing streak. The team’s inability to finish games is a reflection of its head coach.

Packers relive nightmare performance as Bears snatch away playoff victory

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:40am
It was déjà vu in the worst way possible for Green Bay in the latest chapter of the Packers' storied rivalry with the Bears on Saturday night in Chicago.

Packers' special teams unit covered in shame after playoff loss to Bears

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:40am
State Journal columnist Jim Polzin grades the Green Bay Packers’ performance in their 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in a wild card showdown in Chicago.

4 takeaways from Packers' playoff loss to rival Bears

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:35am
The Packers' season ended in disappointment as the Bears clawed their way back for a playoff victory on Saturday night at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Polzin: Packers talking points from Wild Card loss to Bears

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:35am
The Packers failed to advance to the next round of the playoffs after falling to Chicago. Here are columnist Jim Polzin's thoughts after the loss.

Final period aside, nonconference play gets job done for Wisconsin men's hockey

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:03am
The Badgers finished 7-1-2 in nonconference games but a demanding return to the Big Ten schedule awaits.

Cowardice, gullibility were key to Donald Trump's success | Scott Whitney

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:00am
The answer to how we got to such a terrible government is actually quite simple: Cowardice, corruption and gullibility.

Donald Trump's GOP ignores personal responsibility | Donna Silver

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:00am
Back when President Donald Trump was blithely ordering the blowing up of Venezuelan boats, he made the wild claim that each boat killed 25,000 Americans, mainly from fentanyl. In a post-invasion revision, the administration now admits what most people already…

Voters have chance to choose better political leaders | Joseph Tripalin

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 5:00am
We see the results of bad political decisions every day. People fuss and fume about the nonsense coming from their politicians: the waste of taxpayer dollars and the further decline in our lifestyles and our country.

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