LETTERS/OPINIONS
Dismantling democracy, a troubling comparison
To the Editor: Do the following political manifesto statements sound familiar to you?
Local Indigenous voice heard at State Capitol: No one is illegal on stolen land
To the Editor: On Wednesday, Feb. 5, people gathered at 50 state capitals for 50 protests in 1 voice against Project 2025 and the Trump Administration. I am a Winnebago (HoChunk) tribal member and Waaswaaganing Lac du Flambeau tribal descendant, and I was in attendance to represent my tribes, Indigenous …
Gratitude for civil ATV debate
To the Editor: Thanks to those who led me in the ATV battles, those who fought alongside me, and those who quietly supported those of us on the front line. I also want to thank those who opposed us passionately, while trying to be civil. There are many, I only …
DNR Line 5 review was thorough, legal games need to stop
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ review of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline relocation took more than four years, included multiple opportunities for public input, and resulted in an 898-page Environmental Impact Statement that concluded the project could be completed safely and in a manner that meets our state’s strict …
It’s a new session in Madison
It has been a busy start to the Legislative Session here in Madison! As I continue to represent the 12th Senate District, I am also taking on a new role this time around: Senate President. From Wisconsin’s founding until 1979, the Lieutenant Governor presided over the State Senate. Since then, …
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Lakeland Times: Our View
During Donald Trump’s first term in office, the unelected federal bureaucracy went all in for subverting the agenda of the elected president — offering up misinformation to cabinet members, refusing or delaying implementation of executive orders, and often enough simply ignoring, if not outright defying, the White House.
Penny wise, pound stupid: Shredding USAID, Trump also shreds America
“The key to success,” George Burns observed, “is sincerity. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” Donald Trump has established himself as far and away the most successful faker in American history, conning half the country plus a bit more in battleground states into believing that he is …
DOGE to the rescue?
The Department of Government Efficiency has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious about his attempts to cut government agencies. But I take Elon Musk’s side. More efficient government has been promised often. It’s never happened.
Democracy and direct citizen input
To the Editor: For decades, I’ve wondered why Wisconsinites have not been able to place ballot questions on the ballot like most other states in our Union. This lack of direct citizen input into our state’s democracy has been very frustrating given that one of our major political parties doesn’t …
Don’t let him
In an insightful column last week entitled “Don’t Believe Him,” Ezra Klein unearthed an old interview with Trump whisperer Steve Bannon, who summarized what would become the first two weeks of Trump’s reelection administration. Bannon told “Frontline” in 2019:
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Asbestos exposure may still affect Wisconsin veterans
With World War II on the horizon, the U.S. military resorted to asbestos-containing products to meet the high demand for equipment. All five branches used these durable products due to their low price and accessibility.
Lakeland Times: Our View
As of today, snowmobile trails are open in Oneida County and that’s a good thing, but it can’t mask the reality that the opening was delayed and hampered by a flawed system for opening and closing snowmobile trails that inflicted serious economic injury to many area small businesses and to …
Outraged constituent wants Tiffany to defend the rule of law
To the Editor: An open letter to Congressman Tiffany. You have been a steadfast supporter of President Trump. As your constituent, I want you to know that I am outraged by his current assault on the rule of law and our Constitutional order.
Ill wind blowing: Bobby Kennedy Jr. is an unhealthy choice
For anyone doubting whether America is ailing and headed for an unhealthy next four years, President Donald Trump’s exquisitely characteristic blaming of a midair collision of an airplane and a helicopter over the Potomac River on the promotion of racial diversity should be a wake-up call.
How cost is used to deny access to records
There’s good news and bad news in a recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals decision upholding an open records judgment related to the ridiculous and ham-handed investigation into alleged 2020 election fraud headed by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman.
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