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Here's a prime example of how the state Legislature makes government more convoluted — and, in this case, spends more money, too.
In the movie 'V for Vendetta,' the anti-hero V boldly proclaims, 'People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.'
NO BIG DEAL: Pertaining to this new law, I don't know what the big fuss is about.
The deductions would cost the state $30 million. That should alarm budget hawks on both sides of the aisle.
It seems my wife and I have crossed the threshold into yet another phase of child development I've so often heard about.
Once upon a time, we were told that Wisconsin was all about job creation.
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It's often argued, including by me, that the GOP needs its own Bill Clinton or Tony Blair — a leader to reposition the party and reinvigorate its political appeal.
The next time I think I'm having a bad day, I'm going to think about Reven McGee, the vision-impaired young man profiled by Post-Crescent Media.
The Republican budget for Wisconsin draws a clear distinction between the two parties. Either you support public education or you do not.
The late-night comics put their spin on the latest Kardashian 'spinoff': the birth of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby girl.
SEE RIGHT THROUGH: President Barack Obama fulfilled his campaign promise of transparency. He created the transparent citizen.
Is our government becoming malicious or is it just incompetent? There's the ATF bureau allowed hundreds of guns to go to drug gangs in Mexico with no significant arrests, as well as the botched a sting operation in Milwaukee where agents lost property and
During the annual Door County Economic Development Corp. luncheon held in Sturgeon Bay on April 30, Congressman Reid Ribble referred to the bitter partisan divisions that exist in our nation's capitol.
NO PRIVACY: Our privacy is invaded every day and not just by the government, which — post 9/11 and in the interest of national security — shouldn't really surprise anyone. I'm fine with that because I have nothing to hide.
'Man of Steel,' the latest Superman movie, opened at the box office this weekend with record numbers, grossing $125 million domestically. And on Friday, the late-night comedians were full of anticipation and excitement about opening weekend.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney claims the Benghazi incident was one of the worst he could recall during his career. Apparently, he has forgotten about 9/11 and the lies that got us into a war in Iraq that resulted in 4,400-plus American lives lost.
See if this makes sense to you:
Ron Wyden doesn't want to call the director of national intelligence a liar.
BAD CHOICE: The unemployment rate only rose slightly, from 7.5 percent to 7.6 percent, but there are still 50 million people on food stamps, besides our debt rising from $10 trillion to $17 trillion.
The scope of the federal government's collection of phone records may have been what sparked such a strong reaction — but it shouldn't have.
In 2011, Rep. Reid Ribble voted to give away our right to privacy and, last week, we see its shameful consequences.
Count Frank Schadt among those of us who believe government — and not just the federal government — is taking extreme liberties with our liberties.
BIG ISSUES: A number of people have written or called about the lack of meaningful coverage on Benghazi. An editor's note pointed out Post-Crescent Media's May 10 front-page article on the subject. The article's headline read,
A number of libertarians and conservative populists have found data collection by the National Security Agency to be the final confirmation of their worst fears about President Barack Obama and modern government.
Recently, Post-Crescent Media ran an inspiring story about my husband, Tim Kettenhofen. He's 'Runnin' Down his Dream.' Tim is training to compete in Ironman Wisconsin in September. Tim also has a grade 4 brain cancer.
The U.S. economy is improving, yet Congress seems still to be in the grip of the delirium that shrinking the deficit in the near term is still a matter of paramount urgency.
I'm on the Medicaid program and fearing the worst. I'm thinking that I will not get medical help any more because of the recent decisions from the Legislature. I'm a person without children and over the poverty line.
Congrats to Appleton and other Fox Cities communities for being among the leaders in the 2013 National Bike Challenge.
'I didn't want to believe my child was hurting herself. It was easier to look the other way and hope for the best.'
According to the media, much of the Republican leadership is not only hoping for the demise of Obamacare, but actively working toward it.
DO IT YOURSELF: Where are all the anti-religious people who are against prayer at school, prayer at commencement, prayer anywhere? Why aren't they having a fit about taxpayers' money being used for vouchers for Christian education? I'm against my tax doll
I wish Lee Meyerhofer well as he enjoys the benefits of driving his Chevy Volt (Post-Crescent Media story, 'Electric vehicles gain momentum'). I hope that he appreciates that his fellow citizens are helping him with his operational costs.
'You have cancer' are some of the most frightening words I have ever heard.
Thumbs down to Gov. Scott Walker and his administration for their last-minute rejection of their chosen candidate to become a student representative on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.
It's come around again — another Father's Day sure to be filled with neck ties, soaps on a rope and Sunday brunches. But for NBA players, according to one late-night comedian, it's also known as 'don't answer the phone day.'
Thumbs up to Appleton and other Fox Cities-area communities for being among the leaders in the 2013 National Bike Challenge.
I lost a good friend in 2011. His name was Don Bowton. Don had an almost unbelievable story to tell of hardship, perseverance, heartbreak and success — a story that would be worthy of a Hollywood movie.
Life is a gift. A long life is a gift wrapped with a big ribbon.
In response to a letter I wrote ('Definition of traditional marriage matters'), Medith Phillips wrote that, 'Presumably Dickson believes that same-sex couples contribute less to society than opposite sex-couples do.' This is a false assumption.
As a Muslim-American, I feel it is our obligation to help those in need and take care of our communities. Places like Oklahoma, because of their recent tornado-related disasters, are in need of immediate service from anyone able to assist.
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NO FAITH: In the June 4 Post-Crescent, Ann Muenster wrote about the Appleton school board and Sen. Mike Ellis' opposition to school vouchers. Ann has more confidence in Sen.
Recently, the Joint Finance Committee included a provision in its 2013-15 state budget bill that would forbid the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism from occupying its current offices on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and prohibit U
State Rep. Michael Schraa wants to forbid Wisconsin police from enforcing any new federal gun laws. Huh?
It will not be with guns.
The will of the people disappeared in the courthouse in Waupaca.
Tennis, anyone? Well, not any more in City Park.
Recently, close to 75 people, including 37 former students, gathered at the old Beaver Dam School in Fremont for a reunion. It was a wonderful opportunity to share special memories and celebrate a new milestone that gives the one-room school new life.
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