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Praise for Hannibal Lecter should frighten every American -- Adam Brabender,
In a recent speech, former President Donald Trump called Hannibal Lecter a "wonderful man."
Donald Trump showed his moral bankruptcy at oil executive fundraiser -- Nathan Dombeck
Donald Trump hosted a fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago last month that included more than 20 oil executives from companies such as Chevron, Exxon and Occidental Petroleum. Reporting from the event suggests Trump, in exchange for campaign donations from these fossil…
Honor the regular folks who served our nation -- Rex Tilley
I turn 69 this year. I've lived in my small town of Brooklyn all my life. Hundreds of names are on our veterans memorial wall, and I'm sorry to say I do not know most of them. I served but…
Mental hospitals should be sanctuaries of healing -- Lauren Simon
Mental hospitals, once a place for healing and care, now bear a painful reminder of the trauma many patients endure in the course of their stays.
Honor our brave fallen American heroes on this Memorial Day -- Wayne Alden
America has been the bastion of freedom and a bright shining example to the world because our military men and women paid the ultimate price for everyone's freedom.
Nikki Haley's decision to vote for Donald Trump is disappointing -- Scott Whitney
It was with a very familiar mix of disappointment and lack of surprise that I learned Nikki Haley is shedding her patina of integrity and joining so many other Republicans in kowtowing to the wannabe dictator, Donald Trump.
Unlike Eric Hovde, Tammy Baldwin is a true Wisconsin resident -- Allen Knop
As we have a very important U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin that may decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. I have an important request for news reporters.
Foxconn shows Biden is better on economy -- Irwin Kass
Wisconsin voters still on the fence for the presidential election just have to look at the Foxconn fiasco to decide who is better for the economy.
President Joe Biden ignores the real threats to our democracy -- Mike Badger
I've heard a lot of noise in the news and on pundits' minds about the threat to democracy posed by the "orange man." Just about every Sunday in the Wisconsin State Journal, someone writes a letter to the editor about…
It isn't antisemitic to call war in Gaza a genocide -- Jeanne Huebner
When Pol Pot killed millions in Cambodia, we called it genocide. When thousands were killed in Rwanda, we called it genocide. When Slobodan Milošević killed thousands in Bosnia, we called it genocide. When Israel kills an estimated 35,000 in Gaza,…
We can pay for schools without more referendums -- Jeremy Streich
Since 2021, 320 school referendums have been on ballots in Wisconsin. Some of these were bonding for capital improvements (such as fixing Wisconsin's aging schools). But many were referendums for operational budgets -- paying teachers, buying needed supplies and keeping…
Sunday's Brat Fest events move indoors due to severe weather in forecast
“The safety of our attendees, performers, and staff is our top priority,” said Brat Fest Organizer Tim Metcalfe.
Steve Stricker within striking distance of Senior PGA Championship
Both Madison residents, Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, gained strokes on the co-leaders in the third round. Here's where things stand ahead of Sunday's final round.
Strong pitching leads to dominant start to propel Brewers to series win over Red Sox
The Brewers had a big third inning and, combined with their first two pitchers dominant early, took the series over Boston at Fenway Park.
Felled tree crushes dog house in this week's You Toon caption contest
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.
Lingering MGE outage should be resolved by Saturday night, officials say
Those who lost power due to Tuesday's storm should see full restoration by the end of Saturday, while those who lost power in Friday's storm may have to wait until Sunday.
Where things stand in projects changing Camp Randall, Kohl Center playing surfaces
The Badgers football field and men's hockey rink are getting new looks as part of construction projects at Wisconsin's two primary athletics venues.
The weather keeps picking a fight with Brat Fest, but Brat Fest is fighting back
What does the rest of the weekend have in store?
Plan your Madison-area Memorial Day celebrations
Events and closings scheduled for Memorial Day.
10 notable Wisconsin summer festivals meant to give you a taste of the Badger State
Which one is your favorite?