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I’ve been a climate activist since 2013 when I joined Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Recently, I emailed another member an article. Studies show the Gulf Stream could shut down, perhaps in 20 years and almost certainly by 2100. This current keeps…

Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 69 pointed out that the president was not a monarch and would be “amenable” to (meaning subject to) “punishment and disgrace.” In Federalist 75 he recognized the potential of that an elected man “might sometimes be…

In the current political climate of Madison, it is imperative for residents to transcend divisive wedge issues and cultivate a deeper understanding with their rural counterparts. Instead of succumbing to the allure of resentment-driven politics, we must embrace a spirit…

I've known my neighbor Chuck Erickson for decades through my volunteer work at the Bayview Community Center and in his position on the Dane County Board. I've always supported him as a candidate for the board.

John Lennon rightly believed the first step toward peace was imagining it. If we lose that ability, the costs could be catastrophic.

When I was a chemistry major 60 years ago, I wanted to take the introductory economics course for economics majors, but I feared the competition would be too strong. The professor assured me that physical science majors often got As…

With Louisiana mandating the Ten Commandments be on display in public schools and Oklahoma going a step further by adding the Bible to its public school American history curriculum, we as a nation are on a new slippery slope.

Finally, after years of delay, Waunakee's Highway 113 North (North Century Avenue) is under construction. The bridge replacement over Six Mile Creek is first on the schedule.

Anyone (with the possible exception of Joe Biden) can win a debate against Donald Trump if they stick to these points:

CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the ninth inning for the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

The Madison resident heading into the final round of the PGA Tour Champions' fourth major in a favorable spot.

Mayadev is best choice for 77th Assembly seat

It was the second time in a week that lifeguards had to perform a water rescue on a child there.

If the questions put on the ballot by the Legislature pass in the Aug. 13 primary, they will amend our state constitution. Both questions, if passed, would alter the balance of power and have the potential to make Wisconsin citizens…

Members of the Ojibwe and other tribes in the northern Great Lakes region have spearfished walleye for centuries, even in the face of sometimes violent opposition. Now another threat looms.

Several of the 450-plus artists whose work will be on display, and for sale, hail from the Badger State.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane attend a Concert on the Square in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Milwaukee couldn't get much going on offense despite facing a pitcher making his MLB debut. Here's how the game unfolded in Milwaukee.

Stricker and fellow Madison pal Jerry Kelly were near the top of the leaderboard Friday after strong second rounds in Akron, Ohio. Here's where they're at entering the weekend.

Candidates for Dane County executive will answer questions from the public during Pie and Politics in the Park, a meet-and-greet event Saturday afternoon at Elvehjem Park, 1202 Painted Post Drive.