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Questions Deserving More Attention In Wisconsin As Midterm Election Draws Near
If you are like me, you have given up watching live television programming now populated with campaign ads that are simply awful. I simply will not watch the wretched campaign ads that make me wonder who they’re trying to sway. We record everything on television, and the remote control becomes an essential part of the… Continue reading
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When The Republican Party Leaves You: A Lesson From My Father, Royce Humphrey
Strong signs in key races across the nation point to a remarkable, bold statement on November 3rd, when many Republican voters will vote for Democrats. That will be one reason a Blue wave will make headlines in newspapers on November 4th. Deep feelings of revulsion over ethical and financial grifting involving Donald Trump, the unadulterated… Continue reading
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Trump Goes All In With Putin, Bets Against Western Democracy
Donald Trump’s embrace of Vladimir Putin raises a fundamental question about America’s role in the world: Is the United States still committed to defending democracy, sovereignty, and the Western alliance—or is it prepared to sacrifice those principles for a deal with the Kremlin? There has never been any doubt among a large segment of the… Continue reading
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Before The Gunfire In A Madison School, There Was A Choice
One continuing problem in our society is that too many people think they have no responsibility to act for the greater good. That issue is playing out in Dane County’s court system following a 2024 deadly school shooting in Madison. The father of the girl who opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in December… Continue reading
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A Blond Joke Behind The Podium In The White House Press Room
“She had to pause to sound out in her head how to pronounce ‘Venezuela,’” That’s not the joke… that actually happened. Today was another Romper Room moment in the Donald Trump White House. His new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, proved unable, in her first time behind the podium, to meet even the very low expectations… Continue reading
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The Barbarism Of Broadcasting An Execution
There is no dispute about the evil committed by Nidal Hasan. Thirteen people were murdered. Thirty-two others were wounded. Families were shattered. Lives were permanently altered by an act of calculated violence that deserves strong condemnation from our justice system. I think we all agree with that opening argument. For me, and millions like me,… Continue reading
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The Wisconsin Idea Reaches The Stars
There is every reason the University of Wisconsin-Madison and our city can burst with pride. This weekend, with summer-like weather in October, a next-door neighbor invited us to a large backyard cookout and fire pit event attended mostly by grad students and young professionals. With so many topics to discuss, I noticed everyone was elated… Continue reading
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Donald Trump’s Traitorous Deference to Russian President Putin
The news struck at the core of reason, logic, and intentional policymaking. Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war is numbing. The deal will permit Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government to supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S.… Continue reading
