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Opinions And Musings By Gregory Humphrey. "Why should I not learn something new every day, and, if I can, shine a light into the eye of my heart?" Mirza Saleh

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August 22, 2026

One City School Wants In, Madison Taxpayers Shouldn’t Foot Kaleem Caire’s Bill At The Expense Of Our Public Schools

I strongly support our public school system. I am not a proponent of charter schools, as they undermine our public schools. So, I am concerned about the news this week that an independent charter school, One City Schools, is seeking to be absorbed by the Madison School District. I trust that the School Board members… Continue reading

Charter Schools, Education, madison, Taxes

Education, learning, madison, one-city-school, politics, teachers, teaching
April 26, 2026

May 1st Is A Teaching Moment Outside Of Madison’s School Classrooms

May 1st is International Workers’ Day and often referred to as a “Day Without Immigrants”, where immigrant rights groups, labor unions, and folks like you and me join forces to organize protests advocating for worker rights, protesting immigration policies, and demonstrating the economic impact of immigrant labor. Many school districts have chosen to close their… Continue reading

Books, Education, immigrants, madison, Racism, Social Commentary, Society

bigotry, classrooms, Education, immigrants, learning, madison, may-1st, teachers, teaching

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My book is about a rural family, finding a way through the years of being bullied, and the suicide of my best friend. Many recollections about the days in broadcasting, the state legislature, and coming out as a gay man.

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One City School Wants In, Madison Taxpayers Shouldn’t Foot Kaleem Caire’s Bill At The Expense Of Our Public Schools

May 1st Is A Teaching Moment Outside Of Madison’s School Classrooms