Martin tops Wikler in vote for national Dem Party chair

Published   Feb 01, 2025 06:13PM
Minnesota Dem Party Chair Ken Martin topped Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler to become the next head of the national party, winning a majority on the first ballot. Martin received 246.5 votes, while Wikler received 134.5 votes. With 428 members voting, 214.5... ... Read more

Scott Walker: Trump demonstrates what ‘peace through stren

We are the most powerful country on the planet. It is about time we use our strength to protect our interests in the world. ... Read more

Gregory Humphrey: Sickening racist appeal following deadly a

But before any polling is done on what Trump said Wednesday about DEI hires being the cause of a deadly air crash over Washington, D.C., consider who will support his words. We know there will be a strong swell from the Trump base. What does that sa ... Read more

Efforts underway to address rising energy needs linked to da

Researchers and industry are working to address the challenge of rising energy needs linked to AI and data centers amid concerns around environmental impacts and strain on the energy grid.  UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Energy Institute recently host ... Read more

Kristen Brey: We’d have to care about sexual assault for rape kits to move court race

Published   Jan 30, 2025 04:42PM
Call me a cynic, but in this political environment, I’m far from convinced a backlog of rape kits will be the defining campaign issue in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race — because voters would actually have to take accusations of sexual assault and violence against women seriously. ... Read more

Mark Lisheron & Mike Nichols: Founding Fathers would cheer T

The Trump Administration’s focus on federal grants is part of a fundamental dispute over whether Americans should adhere to the Tenth Amendment. ... Read more

‘The Insiders’ analyze the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the spring election for state Supreme Court between Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel and Dane County Judge Susan Crawford. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompso ... Read more

John Nichols: Ken Martin wants democrats to ‘Win the Wells

Inspired by the late senator from Minnesota, the DNC chair candidate wants to build a working-class party that organizes diverse urban-rural coalitions. ... Read more