Category Archives: Good government
Despite divisions, red, white and blue runs deep
Most Americans are basking in the afterglow of what is perhaps the best holiday in this country, the Fourth of July. It was a wonderful All-American day. The one-day pause in our daily routines brings Americans and their families together … Read the rest
White House: One-man band or diverse team of experts?
Not everyone is interested in the management dimension of how the sprawling federal government is managed from the White House, but they should be. Every successful organization is the result of great teamwork at the executive level, not the genius … Read the rest
Harris could nudge Democratic agenda to practical solutions
If Kamala Harris could help Joe Biden to add a large dose of pragmatism to the highflying political ambitions and rhetoric of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, she could have indelible political legacy and a historic career. Clearly, … Read the rest
Appoint Tommy as interim UW president
One of my friends came up with bold idea for getting the University of Wisconsin System out of its current leadership mess. Appoint former Gov. Tommy Thompson as system president for one year. If ever there were a time when … Read the rest
Post crisis, UW 2050 Needs Strategist at Helm
Under the heading of the famous line, “Never let a good crisis go to waste,” University of Wisconsin Regents may want to use the current calamity facing the university system to re-think many of the ways it does business. Like … Read the rest
Quarantine therapy on Kettle Moraine trails
Kids are scampering up the hills in front of their parents on the rolling trails in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. It’s a happy sight that is happening far more often as people in Southeast Wisconsin realize how lucky they … Read the rest
Wisconsin two-man Dem primary looms large
Going into Super Tuesday, some pundits were speculating that the crowded contest for the Democratic Party presidential nomination would be virtually decided by the time the Wisconsin primary rolled around April 7. The opposite happened when Joe Biden jumped ahead … Read the rest
Sensenbrenner exit: when principles are trumped
The obvious question: what took Jim Sensenbrenner so long to step down from the Wisconsin Fifth Congressional seat. He announced last week that he would not run for a 22nd term, saying, “It’s time.” He will have been in Congress … Read the rest
Divisions aside, 4th parades bring out our unified best
Watching the hometown 4th of July parade in West Bend, I got to thinking that what I love most about my favorite holiday, beyond the cookouts and get-togethers with family and friends. It is the implicit declaration that we the … Read the rest
Avoid gridlock, let Wisconsin voters make big calls
Now that Wisconsin faces at least four years of partisan gridlock, as evidenced by the rocky transition from Republican Scott Walker to Democrat Tony Evers, how can we get big issues revsolved for the state? An answer might be found … Read the rest
