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Health Sense: Meningitis death, vaccine bring disappointment, hope
It’s been 20 months since Henry Mackaman, a 21-year-old UW-Madison student, died from meningitis.
Hands on Wisconsin: Lawmakers distracted by right-to-work
Walker says that "right-to-work" legislation would be a distraction, but GOP lawmakers seem to be moving forward with a bill nonetheless.
GOP lawmakers consider changes to 'John Doe' law
State Rep. David Craig, R-Town of Vernon, said the investigative process must have better protection for targets, taxpayers.
As Act 10 kills union pacts, Dane County limits its power over workers
Madison and Dane County passed ordinances to limit management's power to decide on grievances, compensation and working conditions.
Paul Soglin sees progress on his priorities of city finance, poverty and equity
But some suggest he's been longer on rhetoric than results, has been late with big initiatives.
Kathleen Parker: Media circus contributed to Ferguson's problems
WASHINGTON — As the curtain closes on the latest episode of “Ferguson,” the media series, it is fair to wonder whether events might not have spiraled out of control to the extent they did had …
Steve Chapman: At Gitmo, a tough policy to swallow
President Barack Obama is a champion of using video cameras to prevent and expose misconduct by uniformed people with guns. He is also a great believer in banning the use of torture on detaine…
Give Obama fast-track power on trade
America needs one person — not 535 members of Congress — negotiating big trade deals with Europe and a dozen Pacific nations.
Meet Ewald Koch: Pearl Harbor survivor
If you see Ewald Koch around Madison, you might thank him for his service during World War II.
Mitch Henck: Wisconsin already is a right-to-work state for most
As we run into the machine guns on whether to become a right-to-work state, it occurred to me that we already are. That is for the more than 90 percent of private-sector workers who don’t work…
This week's cartoon caption contest features Scott Walker and the state Christmas tree
Walker admires the state tree in this week’s contest
Doug Moe: A league of her own
Mary Froning O'Meara of Madison, who died last month, starred during a brief, colorful era of women's professional baseball.
Chris Rickert: At the very least, Judge Doyle Square project becoming insanely long
Some 40 hours removed from the council's decision to start over on Judge Doyle Square, it wasn't entirely clear how the city planned to attract that one perfect developer that could satisfy everyone.
On View | Festivus Bazaarus
Gallery Marzen, a recent addition to the Atwood Avenue neighborhood, is hosting Festivus Bazaarus, a collaborative art experience featuring a range of local artists and mediums.
Beloit College graduate and fellow hostage killed in Yemen
The predawn raid was the second rescue attempt in as many weeks to free Beloit College graduate Luke Somers, a 33-year-old freelance photographer and editor kidnapped just over a year ago in Y…
Garden calendar | For the week of Dec. 7
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.
Dr. Carleen Hanson: Preparing a shy child for holiday party season
Dear Dr. Hanson: My 7-year-old daughter is extremely shy and gets very anxious at holiday celebrations with extended relatives or family friends. What do you recommend I do to help?
Travel: Calendar
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David P. Mortimer: Don't evict Amish because of their beliefs
EAU CLAIRE —Thirteen Amish families in the Eau Claire area have had to celebrate their holidays in recent years under threat of court prosecution and eviction. Their offense? Not being “safe” …
Stephen T. Parente: Real cost of health law hits in 2017
Wisconsin is now knee deep in the Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment, which began last month and closes Dec. 15.