Jonathan Maye-Cates: I’m a proud American who just happens to be Black. Too often in our history, skin tone has been viewed as the defining factor of a person’s existence.
Race for Mayor: The $36 Million Question
The plan to develop a $36 million combined police and fire station will loom over the city’s next mayor. Are the candidates for the city’s top job prepared to take a position on the proposal?
On Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five
After discovering an attempt to “cancel” Vonnegut, Rachel MacFarland decided to reread his classic work and defend his honor.
Homelessness: Housing First Saves Money
A Housing First policy is not only the moral solution, it also would save money, as Republican-led Utah has shown.
The Indy: Festive Cheer Edition
The La Crosse Times joined us for this special holiday episode, in which we take an irreverent look back at the dark days of 2020, and forward to 2021.
On Protests And Line 3
What will it take to stop Line 3? Rachel MacFarland and Roxanne Aubrey joined a demonstration against the pipeline and considered the power of protest.
Cocktails & Conversations: DNR Secretary Preston Cole
Jonathan Maye-Cates talks with DNR Secretary Preston Cole about his time as Milwaukee’s “tree guy,” the state’s $7.8 billion outdoor recreation market and his favorite cocktail. Check out their conversation here.
Mayo Outpaces Gundersen in Providing Charity Care
Mayo’s La Crosse hospital provided more charity care than Gundersen’s in 2019. Overall, the amount of uncompensated care provided by Wisconsin hospitals rose significantly last year.
For farmers, Biden’s Ag pick of Tom Vilsack is déjà vu all over again
Jim Goodman: Vilsack is more than acceptable to Republicans and centrists, but his nomination was a red flag to reformist progressives, small farm and environmental advocates.
Board Votes to End “Ongoing Presence” of Cops in Schools
After months of deliberation, the school board voted Monday to reduce but not eliminate the cops in schools program.