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A fun fact about democracies: There is always an upcoming election.

When I moved to Wisconsin 30 years ago, I was impressed with the Wisconsin Idea -- the notion that the measure of quality research and education is that it provides positive benefits for all citizens. Then came the long years…

Imagine a toddler who builds a beautiful tower with blocks. The daycare workers all praise the beautiful tower. Meanwhile, another child is jealous and knocks the tower down. It’s always easier to knock things down than to build things.

The "Ask the Weather Guys" column on Nov. 11 in the Wisconsin State Journal was titled "Weather is part of Commerce? It makes sense." It recounts the history of how the National Weather Service, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

A new Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows that Wisconsin could save $1.7 billion over just two years if it expands Medicaid, known as BadgerCare in our state. After those two years, Wisconsin would continue to reap hundreds of millions of…

President-elect Donald Trump regularly wraps himself in the flag. He's in love with the Pledge of Allegiance. But he needs to take the time to really understand the pledge -- especially where it refers to our nation as "indivisible with…

Congratulation to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, on her victory in Wisconsin. It was a bright spot on a gloomy day.

This is a plea for car owners and drivers. Please be respectful of other drivers and pedestrians.

As a survivor of sexual trauma, I believe it is important for victims to feel heard and respected at every stage of the criminal justice process. Having the right to be listened to and considered isn’t just about legal protections…

Why isn’t it obvious to everyone who’s to blame for the president-elect we have now?

Injuries caused last-minute adjustments to the Badgers' lineup. That slowed them but didn't stop the roll they're on.

Matt LaFleur's Packers have not lost to their NFC North rivals since he became coach. So, here's how players and coaches view the rivalry after a history lesson.

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Former Badgers were key in beating Wisconsin on Saturday and ending its season-opening winning streak.

A 41-point outburst not only helped the Badgers knock off No. 9 Arizona, it came in front of the man whose scoring record Wisconsin's star transfer nearly topped.

The Badgers held a lead into the third quarter against the No. 1 team in the country.

The Badgers teased fans with a potential signature win under Luke Fickell but once again couldn't deliver in crunch time.

The Badgers offense couldn't get anything going to help the defense, and columnist Jim Polzin hammered it in grading Wisconsin's performance in the loss.