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H 17°, L 4°February 9, 2012
Column
Teach For America overlooks underlying causes of poverty
Teach for America is a non-profit organization that gives recent college graduates, chosen through a highly selective process, the opportunity… Read more »
Column
Citizens United reveals current law’s shortcomings
On Wednesday night, a debate was held in the Law School about the 2010 Supreme Court case Citizens United v.… Read more »
Guest Column
UW System lacks venue for dialogues on diversity
There is a lack of adequate help from the University of Wisconsin System in restoring justice and integrity for underrepresented… Read more »
February 8, 2012
Editorial
Miffland of opportunity
The Mifflin Street Block Party always has been one of the most tense of all conflicts between the University of… Read more »
Column
Mifflin target of Nuisance Party Ordinance
There have been a number of changes to the proposed Madison Nuisance Party Ordinance, a piece of legislation which, if… Read more »
Column
Lessons learned from California recall
As we all know, last month groups supporting the recall effort announced that they had collected enough signatures to force… Read more »
Column
City’s handling of parlor raises concern about employees
Yesterday, I was going to make the Opinion page’s quote of the day, “It’s all BS.” Reported on Feb. 7… Read more »
February 7, 2012
Column
Defensive measures needed for UW safety
The University of Wisconsin raised threat levels on campus Feb. 2 when it issued a statement with a police sketch… Read more »
Editorial
Half-baked Alaskan law
A new Assembly bill would enable bars who allow underage drinkers through their doors to sue them for it later.… Read more »
Column
John Doe looks fishy for Walker
As the old adage goes, shit happens. This is especially true in the world of government. With something as large and… Read more »
February 6, 2012
Column
Adidas labor policy raises concerns
How much responsibility do American companies who manufacture their products overseas have to the workers making those products? The Student… Read more »
Guest Column
ASM forum looks at wages for students
Workers’ rights have become an increasingly important issue in Madison since the uproar of protests at the Capitol last year. During the budget… Read more »
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- American Interest
Foreign policy as it relates to American decision making. - The Daily Beast by Peter Beinart
A critical look at the American national scene. - Crooked Timber
A sometimes financially oriented liberal blog. - Polifact
The St. Petersburg Times' fact-check and conspiracy theory hub/forum. - The Sconz
Jack Craver's breaking news and commentary on campus, city, and state politics - Sifting and Winnowing
An independent news and opinion page for the UW-Madison community - North Park Street
Current and former students on ASM and city issues - Citizen Dave
Thoughts and ideas about city building from Madison's former mayor - District 8 Alder Resnick's Blog
The District 8 Alder's updates on housing, alcohol policy and council meetings. - MadWonk
A student journalist's perspective on politics and culture in Madison, Wisconsin. - Forward Lookout
A Dane County, WI news and opinion website with multiple authors. - The Daily Dish
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February 6, 2012
Column
On both sides, a few radicals hurt bottom lines
In a new twist, supporters of Gov. Scott Walker have been encouraging voters to write in Walker as a candidate… Read more »
February 5, 2012
Column
Poverty symposium bright spot in an elitist discourse
Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs recently published a white paper, or authoritative report, on poverty. It states,… Read more »
Column
New bill not enough to curb underage drinking
Amid the ongoing controversy over ID requirements for Madison bars, the state Assembly is poised to take bar reform to… Read more »
Column
In Recall signatures, Dems try to cloud transparency
While the liberal left touts the greatness of the state recall process, another governmental right was almost squashed by them:… Read more »
February 2, 2012
Column
Adidas’ passing down of accountability
By the end of this month, Chancellor David Ward might be lucky enough to receive a freshly-baked cake from his… Read more »
February 2, 2012
Editorial
Nuisance Nonsense
Part of Madison’s reputation as a great college town comes from a strong belief in the maturity and importance of… Read more »
Guest Column
Alcohol used as a scapegoat for Chadima
Due to the allegations that Athletic Director John Chadima assaulted a student worker at a party while in a California… Read more »
Column
Boettcher’s courageous “It Gets Better” video praiseworthy
The University of Wisconsin has a rich history of social tolerance. It also has a legacy of activism, fostering not… Read more »
February 1, 2012
Column
Senatorial recall candidates a bit shoddy
I’ll have to admit, I felt both relieved when our news editor told us last night that Assembly Minority Leader Donna… Read more »
Column
A legacy of inadequate representatives
Students of this university are fortunate to live in such close proximity to government. A lively state Legislature, a passionate… Read more »
