Opinions

Wisconsin football program headed in right direction

Published by admin on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 9:15am

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the Wisconsin Badgers football team.

During my lifetime, Wisconsin football has spent many weeks ranked in the top 25. They’ve made bowl games just about every season and have won double-digit games on many occasions.

While that model of consistency was nice to fall back on, the Badgers could never get over the hump and into the upper echelon of teams across the country.

Keep flags flying, or we’ll be on our own

Published by admin on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:58am

Flags are an integral part of life, no matter where you go. Obviously, the most common around is our star-spangled banner known as the American flag. Flags can often evoke a sense of pride.

Unfortunately, it seems like flags also generate other emotions like anger and shame, and that’s where I have a problem.

LETTER: IRS employee targeting simply fear mongering

Published by admin on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:54am

To the editor:

We all want fairness. Payment of income taxes should be no different.

On Aug. 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Included in this law is nearly $80 billion in funding for the Internal Revenue Service over the next 10 years, of which $45.6 billion is for “enforcement.”

GUEST COLUMN: Working to reduce ODs in Indigenous communty

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:32am

Over 107,000 people died from an overdose this year, with rates rising most quickly among Black and Indigenous communities. Moreover, the CDC revealed that only one in 10 Indigenous people with a substance use disorder reported receiving treatment. Similar to other Indigenous communities across the United States, the Menominee Indian Tribe has experienced the devastating impact of the overdose crisis. At Maehnowesekiyah Wellness Center, we are indigenizing care and centering our culture in services to reduce health disparities and prevent overdose in our community.

LETTER: Same-sex marriage protected by law

Published by admin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 10:28am

To the editor:

When Gov. Lee Dreyfus signed the Wisconsin Anti-Discrimination Law, he was asked if that included same-sex marriage. He said, “yes,” and viewed marriage as a function of the state or civil authority. A civil marriage is a contractual union which can be dissolved when either party wishes.

YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: Don't pay too much for that photocopy

Published by admin on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 10:52am

How much does it cost to copy one piece of paper? If you ask records custodians in Wisconsin, many will tell you 25 cents. At least that’s what they charge.

Is that number accurate? Commercial printers charge half that for small jobs, and bulk printing jobs can get as low as 2 cents per page. One would assume that they are making a profit, even at this low rate. So why do some public officials charge so much?

GUEST COLUMN: Let’s allow children to be whole selves

Published by LPulaski on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 4:36pm

I am a Vietnamese American educator, and I want you to know that, every day, you are empowered to be fascinated by the prior experiences and knowledge that all of our students, educators and families bring to us. Sharing stories provides space for us to connect with one another and helps build authentic relationships.

LETTER: Enough with the dark money ad campaigns

Published by LPulaski on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 4:26pm

To the editor:

On Nov. 8, the Town of Bartelme in northwest Shawano County held a referendum to weigh in on the Wisconsin United to Amend question calling for a U.S. Constitutional Amendment to once and for all disallow corporations, unions, Super PACs and others from making unlimited contributions to political campaigns.

More transparency, fewer childish remarks, please

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 3:53pm

After a tumultuous couple of months with worries of closing schools or sacrificing programs, the Shawano School Board changed leadership, with Mike Musolff getting the nod to be the board president. Before a packed library at Shawano Community High School, the new leader vowed there would be more transparency coming from the school district following weeks of angry parents, teachers, students and staff members who felt blindsided by a sudden revelation that the 2022-23 budget was bleeding $2 million worth of red ink.

LETTER: Campaigning in 2022 comes with challenges

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 3:45pm

To the editor:

Obviously, the campaign didn’t go as I hoped it would. Logging miles, knocking on doors, and talking to voters, while still working 40-plus hours per week was a challenge. I had my military service disparaged, was called names not fit for print, and was borderline threatened with violence, all because I have a D after my name on the ballot. That is not the America I sacrificed to protect.