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Maybe the issue of marijuana legalization should be revisited, given Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's warning about future budget shortfalls.

As a UW-Madison alum, I read with embarrassment the article “Profanities, lewd behavior mar conference livestream.” From behind the safety of their offsite computer monitors, “protesters” apparently shouted expletives and masturbated at panelists of the UW-sponsored conference on Black Conservatism:…

All who run for president of the United States apply for a job that's ultimately hired by the voting public.

The only way economic and anti-Washington populism (those fighting for "Medicare for all," debt jubilee, strong unions and a robust raise in the minimum wage) are going to succeed is by uniting them with the anti-immigrant movement. Most of these…

An anti-President Joe Biden letter to the editor in the Sept. 28 State Journal claimed "Bidenomics isn't working for nation."

Here are just a few examples of the ridiculous doublespeak the extremist Republican Party would have us believe:

We in Dane County need to express our deep thanks to County Executive Joe Parisi for the work he has done in successfully managing our complex Dane County government for the past two decades.

I'm not confident that the Madison School Board will select a strong, competent leader with common sense to be the district's new superintendent.

I'm encouraged by the return to using phonics to teach reading.

About 250 years ago, a small colony wanted independence from its colonial master. They were tired of paying taxes and homage to an authoritarian monarch, an official state church and class discrimination. They aspired to govern themselves via an ancient…

President Joe Biden's debt relief plan is another government program for which the users do not have to be responsible for their choices. To see that such users have hung onto this debt indefinitely and now be forgiven for it…

I wonder why excellence in school sports is lauded. Excellence in the arts is also lauded, but to a lesser degree. By contrast, excellence in academics is often ignored or labeled elitist. Not nearly enough attention is given to the…

I don't think the American people will reelect former President Donald Trump. But then again, he still has the support of many misguided individuals.

After reading the news about the Madison mayor's operating budget for 2024 and the distressing forecast for 2025, I question the continued new spending proposed for projects such as the Public Market.

The Badgers scored on their first shot of the season and got a shutout from Kyle McClellan to win their opener.

Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai's calm reaction to bad snaps, drops and fumbles drew praise from his teammates. His steady, smart effort made the difference in the Badgers' win over Rutgers.

Ricardo Hallman returned an interception 95 yards for a touchdown in the Badgers' win over Rutgers. He's come a long way since losing his starting job 51 weeks ago.

A tweaked starting lineup, performances from the middle blockers and a focus on serving helped the unbeaten Badgers.

The Badgers celebrated a legendary cornerback who will enter the College Football Hall of Fame in December.

Will Pauling set a career high in catches and is the team's leading receiver in that category and yards. He feels the best is yet to come.