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Bunk from a cabinet secretary
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich now makes videos, like I do. In fact, his channel, Inequality Media, is very much like Stossel TV. He also reaches people via social media platforms, gets millions of views and covers economic topics.
Bile and vile: In a word, Trump’s campaign is about hate
On Jan. 19, 1989, Ronald Reagan devoted his last speech as president of the United States to reminding Americans that our country owes its success to immigrants. “It’s the great life force of each generation of new Americans that guarantees that America’s triumph shall continue unsurpassed into the next century …
Lakeland Times: Our View
There are many ways to tell when a community is thriving. One is by its economic fortunes. There are prosperous middle-and working-class residential neighborhoods, and there is a strong and prosperous small business sector. The downtowns of these communities stand strong and proud.
Readers brief take: prison to presidency
To the Editor: Formerly, someone convicted of a felony would be behind bars in a prison. Today, he wants to be behind the desk in the Oval Office.
Vilas County should respect local decisions on ATV/UTV use
To the Editor: The Sept. 20 edition of The Lakeland Times contained a lengthy article on ATV/UTV use on county roads. Included in that article was a somewhat bewildering discussion suggesting that all towns in Vilas county should agree to allow ATV/UTV use on county highways. In fact, the suggestion …
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Advocate supports Kilbourne as a defender of the environment
To the Editor: There is no alternative Planet to our planet Earth, folks! If you care about your physical environment, I urge you to vote for Kyle Kilbourn. He strongly advocates for protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and our gorgeous Northwoods.
Reader supports Senator Baldwin
To the Editor: I appreciate the work Senator Tammy Baldwin does every day to make practical improvements for us. Like writing the provision that allows young people to stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26.
Another month, another Trump assassination attempt
This week, a would-be assassin aimed a rifle at Donald Trump through the fence at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Secret Service saw the man and shot at him; he was later arrested. The alleged shooter has a long record of clear-cut, left-wing hatred: He …
Lakeland Times: Our View
Every year we have come to expect the news stories that document the ongoing parade of car crashes, injuries, and deaths that occur along the two-lane stretch of U.S. Hwy 51 south of Minocqua to Hwy. 8.
Thank you, Trig and Tula, for all that you do
On behalf of the entire Lakeland community — those who live here and those who love to visit here — The Lakeland Times would like to take this opportunity to offer a big thank you to Trig and Tula, not only for the new foundation they are establishing to benefit …
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The Wisconsin Court System appreciates jurors
To the Editor: The Wisconsin Court System has designated September as a time to recognize the importance of jurors to the American justice system. We write to highlight the contributions of every prospective and sworn juror and to express gratitude for your service.
The Wisconsin courts appreciate your service as a juror!
To the Editor: The Wisconsin Court System has designated September as a time to recognize the importance of jurors to the American justice system. We write to highlight the contributions of every prospective and sworn juror and to express gratitude for your service.
Class action scams
Have you gotten a letter that says, “You may be entitled to compensation”? I get a bunch. One claimed my union (New York State forced me to join) probably cheated me on medical insurance. I didn’t think they did, but I filled out the forms.
End game: The carnival barker loses his marbles
Donald Trump’s surrogates faced something of a challenge in the aftermath of last week’s presidential debate, obliged to insist that things had gone well for him, all evidence to the contrary. And there was plenty of contrary evidence provided by the former president’s responses to questions posed by the moderators, …
Reader asserts Harris won debate through preparation and that Trump denies reality
To the Editor: A couple days after the recent presidential candidate’s debate, unexpectedly, I stumbled on to an account of how one similar candidate prepared for his debate, an event that many historians believe turned the tide and won the fellow the presidency. Here’s a description of the preparation:
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