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Coldplay turns Camp Randall into a yellow paradise
An area typically known for Badger Red turned an uncharacteristic shade Saturday, at least in mood: It was all yellow.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Vaccines have a long history of saving lives
A reader rightly is concerned about misinformation.
Marsy's Law ensures that crime victims' rights are protected | Kristen Fish
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity -- including victims of crime.
Get educated on the threat our climate change crisis poses | Dick Smith
I reread the Gettysburg Address recently. Honest Abe asked the same kind of national and global existential questions that haunt me.
Ron Johnson's pockets are lined with golden fleece | Martin Preizler
For years, U.S. Sen. William Proxmire conferred the "Golden Fleece Award” to government organizations and individuals recognized for squandering public money.
Donald Trump is a beneficiary of America's deep state | Henry Teloh
If a deep state protects the wealthy and famous, our justice system would be a major part of it. But then, President Donald Trump is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the deep state, and a charter member of the…
Benefit programs are investments in our community | Chris Unterberger
Programs such as BadgerCare are not just abstract government initiatives. They are lifelines for Wisconsinites caught in the tentacles of circumstance.
Wisconsin kids need more recess time to learn through playing | Allison Grigg
Children learn through play. We can observe this in action when they roleplay as superheroes or mommies and daddies. We can see it when they take turns on the slide at the playground. We watch it when they start a…
Republicans aren't dealing with the problems America faces | Bruce Beck
Republicans lack helpful plans. For example, the rising national debt will produce an economic disaster when investors finally realize the values of treasury bonds are falling.
Give beagles a second chance for a good life after research | Kim Krueger
Thousands of dogs are used in research facilities across Wisconsin each year — most of them beagles, chosen for their gentle, trusting nature. These dogs live confined to cages, subjected to painful tests and denied the most basic joys of…
Both left and right are wrong about gender care | Wayne Shockley
Both liberals and conservatives are being inconsistent about government involvement in gender issues.
Weather forecasting requires a nationwide approach | Dave Searles
President Donald Trump and his cronies are trying to turn over the responsibility to the states for the forecasting of severe storm warnings and disaster relief.
Bad budget bill is a betrayal of the American people | Salúd García
President Donald Trump and the Republicans who control Congress recently passed a big budget betrayal. Their tax-and-spending plan is the largest "reverse Robin Hood" ever.
Don't let garbage pile up on the streets of Madison | Mia Rogers
With the fall semester and football season approaching at UW-Madison, the city needs to better address timely garbage collection.
Peace in the Middle East seems impossible | Dave Topp
It seems the war between Israel and the Palestinians will never end, at least in my lifetime. The casualties, who are often the innocent (women and children), are the ones who need our prayers.
4 superlatives for Wisconsin football's summer recruiting (copy)
We're handing out some awards for the summer of Badgers football recruiting. Which coach made the biggest mark, biggest surprise and more.
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