Donald Trump is a terrible person, but he is not the worst problem facing the country. He is merely a … Read the rest
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Your right to know: Good government is everybody’s business
After 35 years of reporting on government, I’m not sure how much I’ve learned, but I do have some observations.… Read the rest
Book review: Ron Chernow’s ‘Grant’ depicts general’s shortcomings, strengths
The story of Ulysses Grant is one of failure and success. As a businessman, he left much to be desired, … Read the rest
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Editorial cartoon
Book review: John W. Dean’s ‘William G. Harding’ offers different view of infamous president
The presidents that we have looked at so far are highly regarded in terms of what they contributed to the … Read the rest
Book review: Jon Meacham’s ‘Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power’ well worth the read
The third president of the fledging United States was Thomas Jefferson (1801–1809). Like Washington and Adams, he was making every … Read the rest
Your right to know: Are officials giving out too much information?
The nonprofit group I belong to is called the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. Our mission is to protect and … Read the rest