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The U.S.–Iran MOU: A Lopsided Deal That Hands Tehran The Win
In my senior year of high school, I never got to sleep on weeknights until well after 11:00 P.M. The American hostages were held in Iran, and there was a new late-night news special on ABC providing not only news but also background on the growing crisis. The program would soon be named Nightline. It… Continue reading
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Why Germans Fled Hitler, And Americans Fear Trump, Dane County Dinner Conversation Hits The Mark
It was shortly after ten o’clock Sunday night when one of the nine people gathered around the large dining table posed the question. With a deliberative style, the question was asked about what criteria were used by German citizens who felt it necessary to leave their homeland as they witnessed the rise of Hitler and… Continue reading
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Democrats Play Hardball Successfully Over FISA Bill
Needless to say, we can be proud of the work by Congressional Democrats and some Republicans, and of the outcome it is producing regarding the need for a new head of DNI. Effective professional men and women with established resumes of expertise must be the only acceptable heads of the vital departments of our national… Continue reading
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The Tom Tiffany Tangle
Tom Tiffany is clearly eyeing measurements for new drapes at the Wisconsin Executive Residence. But he first needs to navigate the many political potholes on the road from Hazelhurst to Madison. For all his name recognition in the Northwoods and his reliable conservative bona fides, a statewide governor’s race in Wisconsin is a different beast,… Continue reading
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The Preposterous Panic Over Ballots That Arrive On Time
The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether states may continue accepting mail‑in ballots that arrive after Election Day. This ruling could upend long‑standing “grace period” laws in states such as California, Illinois, and North Carolina. The case, brought by (I know you will be shocked) conservative activists, argues that the Constitution’s Elections Clause bars… Continue reading
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Salah Sarsour, Wisconsin Mosque President, Legal Permanent Resident, Must Be Released From Federal Internment
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin stated it best when reflecting on the internment of Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, and a legal permanent resident now held by the federal government. Our nation’s founders realized that democracy cannot exist in a nation with a government that restricts or limits the speech and expression of its… Continue reading
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Donald Trump’s White Trash On Parade Before Judges
There is a daunting set of data that I want my readers to be aware of in today’s column. Scores of individuals who were granted clemency by Donald Trump have subsequently faced new criminal charges. A comprehensive study by Lawfare Media revealed that nearly 1 in 16 recipients of the sweeping January 6th blanket pardons… Continue reading
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