Buying Local . . . did you notice it passed?

How does it happen that when Ray Allen and Mayor Dave, the Common Sense Coalition and Progressive Dane, Brenda Konkel and Russ Frank (Madison...

An Open Letter to Christopher Mertes

Christopher Mertes, managing editor and far right wing idealogue, of the Sun Prairie Star, recently wrote one of the most ridiculous editorials I...

Pre-Thanksgiving Round Up

It's a slow week, but somehow, I still found a few things to comment on.WYOU BLUESIf you ever thought about donating to WYOU, now...

Board of Estimates (Preview of Issues to Come) Recap

Mark Clear violates ethics ordinance?, TIF falling out of favor with Madison School District and County (could future TIF districts and expansions . ....

Wisconsin State Journal Editorial

In regards to  this editorial, I sent the following letter: I just wanted to let you know that with today's ridiculous editorial, If the...

Is Scott Milfred at the WSJ Stupid, Incompetent or Just So Arrogant He Doesn’t...

Or maybe he just thinks that the readers of the Wisconsin State Journal are dumb? Just when I think he can't top himself,...

Friday Round Up . . .

Ex-alder gives advice to colleagues, Olinger leaving the city, kudos to public health, Kailin service, Brews for WYOU, Homeless Memorial Day, composting, and more,...

Why Teachers Need a Union – Part 2

I posted before some examples why teachers need a union. From Idaho we get another case study! A high school science teacher in Idaho is...

WSJ: Once Again, Clueless.

The Wisconsin State Journal's Saturday Editorial, once again, shows how their editorial board could care less about the facts. Between the whining on...

Manufactured News

It's not just the WSJ that makes things up. With the WSJ, they can't seem to get basic facts straight. Other times,...

Friday Round Up

There are so many issues in my queue to blog about, and so little time, so today, I have a little bit of this...

Wisconsin State Journal missing in action . . .

I often wonder how decisions are made about what to cover in local newspapers. We know at the Wisconsin State Journal that they believe...