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Chicago-based author Katherine Ozment says her daughter describes herself as “part Jewish, part Christian and part gymnastics.”

Chants of "lock her up" directed at Hillary Clinton dominated the Republican National Convention where Donald Trump was nominated for president.

PITTSBURGH — Although the cost of attending college continues to go up, new federal loans for undergraduates, graduate students and parents have fallen.

Homeless young people are recruited in shopping mall food courts, on Facebook, outside emergency shelters or the Dane County job center, bus transfer stations during the school year, and motels.

Critics call it a tax-funded 'right-wing law firm,' but Attorney General Brad Schimel says his appellate specialists are fighting for Wisconsin.

Youth can be assaulted, abuse substances, develop mental health problems, and engage in "survival sex," trading their bodies for food, clothing, drugs, money or a place to stay.

Brittany Carter, homeless since age 15, wants a stable place to call home and a new start on life, but she's still struggling to fulfill her dreams.

Human trafficking rings are cracked through meticulous, time-consuming investigations, and the victims present additional challenges.

If there's racism in the Dane County criminal justice system, one example might be how long it's taking to improve the jail.

CHICAGO — If there has been any constant in the Republican worldview over decades, it’s that American strength, resolve and credibility are essential in foreign affairs, and weakness and uncertainty lead straight to disaster.

As you know, I’m a huge proponent of trying products before you make your purchase. However, not all products are available to try in stores. Fortunately, there are additional places in your community that have products to help you with…

Few, if any, NFL teams have the roster stability of the Green Bay Packers.

When Mark Tyler thinks about the future of Wisconsin’s economy, he worries there won’t be enough workers to keep it humming.

A long-time Madison design company and a UW-Madison startup win awards for their projects.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Coming off his best outing of the season, Frank German endured his shortest outing Saturday night.

His power surge backs a strong outing by pitcher Zach Davies

This State Journal editorial ran on July 18, 1916:

This summer we are being exposed to what some describe as a triple threat. We need not be helpless or vulnerable.Wild parsnip, in red warning fonts, is described as a poisonous, invasive weed.

As a former Wisconsinite now living in northwestern Ontario and an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan, it's hard to express in words the gesture of selflessness displayed by Madison's very own Phil Kessel in bringing the Stanley Cup to the…

The State Journal story about the rapid growth of homeless students in Madison public schools is quite alarming and will require unusually bold action if these kids are going to have any chance in life. The article detailed problems facing…