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Garden calendar | For the week of March 16
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See who the Wisconsin State Journal is endorsing for Madison City Council
After hours of interviewing candidates, our editorial board makes its recommendations in the April 1 election
UW-Madison is again on Trump's investigation list, this time for ties to a minority Ph.D recruiter
The investigation follows the "Dear Colleague" letter from February decreeing all universities that receive federal funding had two weeks to eliminate programs or practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Violations for oversalting sidewalks rose in Madison this winter, but still no fines
Resident-initiated complaints for oversalting rose this winter, too.
How a 'chaotic' game for a Wisconsin women's hockey defender ended with a Frozen Four berth
Badgers sophomore Ava Murphy was a key piece in the victory, which ended the team's home portion of the schedule on a high note.
George Soros is champion of democracy, unlike Elon Musk | Louise Robbins
Anyone who takes seriously the statement that George Soros is “worse” than Elon Musk hasn’t been paying attention to Musk, the world's richest man, proudly dismantling our government and treating public servants with cruelty and disdain.
NIH research paved the way for medical advancements | Martie Cody
I have been a nurse for more than 40 years. I am still working full time. In that time I have seen advancements in medicine as a benefit from National Institute of Health research.
Brad Schimel is the commonsense pick for Supreme Court | Phil Bail
Common sense tells me abortion is murder. Common sense also tells me people should show photo identification before being allowed to vote.
We can't trust Brad Schimel to stand up to Elon Musk | John Murphy
Judge Brad Schimel, the Republican-backed candidate for the Supreme Court, is getting support from groups funded by billionaire Elon Musk, who is inappropriately involved in the business of the people at the White House.
Detaining Columbia student Mahmoud Kahil is chilling | Beverly Hawkins
I am very disturbed by the news that Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has been arrested after leading protests against Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Elon Musk's cuts to life-saving USAID are preview of a dark future | Megan Gleason
Losing my job at the U.S. Agency for International Development felt surreal. The work I was doing to help end pediatric HIV was critical — not just to me, but to thousands around the world. Then one day it was…
Donald Trump's reign is hurting hard-working Americans | Llinda Gorchels
I’ve stopped buying eggs. Despite President Donald Trump’s claim of an immediate solution, consumer prices have surged, and inflation is much too high.
Wisconsin needs tougher penalties for uninsured drivers | David J. Rizzo
Several months ago, I was rear-ended by a driver who I don't think has insurance. Since no injuries resulted, and we weren’t impeding traffic, police didn’t respond. We exchanged drivers licenses, addresses and phone numbers. He indicated that his mother…
Cowardly Republicans should hold town hall meetings | Jeannine Ramsey
Our Republican representatives in Washington are not listening to us.
During speech to Congress, childish Democrats outdid Donald Trump | Roger Johnson
I have to admit that the Democrats even outdid President Donald Trump in their display of low, rude and crude behavior during his address to Congress.
New developments need a reality check on need for parking | Val Schend
I am hoping the recent article "Builder has plan for prime location" was incomplete. It was about the proposed Bear Development building on East Washington Avenue in Madison. The article reported 223 total units with a garage for 68 vehicles.…
True Christians must speak out against false prophets | Guy Thorvaldsen
Jesus warned his followers to beware of “false prophets.” Sadly, millions of evangelical Christians in our country seem to have missed this teaching, choosing instead to embrace a convicted felon whose meanness knows no bounds.
The real solution to fentanyl is treatment, not a trade war | Derek Popp
I am fascinated that the party of personal responsibility is going to start a trade war on behalf of the users of fentanyl. They never did such a thing for users of other drugs. They never did such a thing…
Tammy Baldwin should get angry and speak truth to power | Peter McKeever
I have never wavered in my support for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison. I have always voted for her, and I have contributed to her campaigns. Now I am upset.