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Garden calendar | For the week of June 23
Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.
OUR VIEW: Madison's new school leader off to strong start, but selling taxpayers on $600M more won't be easy
Joe Gothard is a strong pick to lead Madison’s public schools.
Hands on Wisconsin: What do right-wing conservatives and Madison progressives have in common?
One of the formative traits of conservativism is a fear of change. Many Republicans long for a simpler, more cohesive time and detest new and uncomfortable trends in society.
A year later, Richland campus closure leaves a void in education and culture
A year later, the campus' closure has left many in the community still grieving and bitter over how it went down.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Some strategies to beat back those allergies
Several treatments are available. Find the one that's right for you.
Liberals don't have to adhere to a policy of open borders -- Chuck Litweiler
We live in a "brave new world" when liberalism in the United States has come to be defined by support for open borders. President Joe Biden has the audacity to criticize other countries for not encouraging immigration, and he credits…
Donald Trump's Foxconn deal was socialism for the wealthy -- Mark Wallner
Don "the Con" Trump’s Foxconn deal, which he called the eighth wonder of the world, isn’t even any kind of wonder in Racine County.
Eric Hovde wasn't referring to active seniors who vote -- Tim Probst
I disagree with last Sunday's letter to the editor "This 85-year-old voter won't back Hovde." Active senior housing, in which the letter writer lives, is not a licensed nursing home. Context matters.
Mayor's BRT and more density will make Madison better -- Gary Peterson
Former Madison Mayor Paul Soglin recently wrote a letter to the editor, "City is rezoning areas to boost mayor's BRT," that blamed Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway for the cost of bus rapid transit and for denser zoning.
Rebecca Kleefisch's column failed to cite cause of election doubt -- Kathy Rothering
Last Sunday's column by former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, "Trust in our votes is vital," was -- choose an adjective: odd, confusing, curious, bizarre, misleading, disingenuous, hypocritical. I'm confused.
Court's decision to kill bump-stock ban makes us all less safe -- Paul Mickey
So now the right-wing members of the U.S. Supreme Court have repealed the ban on bump stocks, doing the bidding of the National Rifle Association and making our streets even less safe again.
Life is too short for Vladimir Putin's endless war in Ukraine -- Marilyn Ross
I am 91 years old. I have lived through many wars. I’m tired of wars. I often think that if those who insist on wars actually had to do the fighting, we wouldn’t have that many wars.
Minocqua brewer butts heads with network of good ol' boys -- Thomas Gebhart
In Oneida County, Minocqua Brewing Co. is fighting to stay in business.
Israel's assault on civilians in Gaza isn't just defending itself -- Dan A. Goldstein
When Israel's defenders repeat the hackneyed mantra "Israel has a right to defend itself," what do they mean?
E-bikes can be dangerous to pedestrians on Madison bike paths -- Robert Baudhuin
As a resident of Madison's West Side, I especially enjoy my proximity to one of the finest urban bike trail systems in America. I can get on the trail two blocks from my house and ride scenic, paved trails for…
Justices could all learn from Russ Feingold's ethics -- Ronald Sklansky
Over 40 years ago, then-Wisconsin state Sen. Russ Feingold and I were golfing in inclement weather at Pleasant View in Middleton. We rushed into the clubhouse at the nine-hole turn, and Feingold ordered a grilled cheese and hot chocolate on…
Politicians need to stop the nasty negative badmouthing -- Randy E. Ree
The people running for offices should start talking about what they are going to do to help us citizens here instead of badmouthing each others on TV.
Vote out state Republicans to boost education spending -- John Hallinan
Cities, towns and school districts across the state are having referendums to pay for everyday operating expenses. At the same time, satellite campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin are being shut down for lack of money. The Republican-run Legislature could…
President's personality should be a key factor in election -- Bill Walters
I can't count how many times I've heard someone say elections are about policy, not personality. But I think the personality traits of a president have a lot more to do with policy, particularly its implementation, than most people want…
Storm leaves thousands in southern Wisconsin without power
Thousands of customers were without power in southern Wisconsin Saturday evening after strong winds, rain and hail moved through Dane, Lafayette and Columbia counties.
