Football players from pee-wee through the professional level learn early in the game about the talent and toughness of the player across the line of scrimmage from him.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, it was not uncommon for an African-American man to be lynched on the false accusation of a woman. Today, a man can still be “hung” by the same unproven cry of accusation; just ask Judge Clarence Thomas or Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
I read in the newspaper that Gov. Scott Walker said Tony Evers would release murderers and rapists if he cuts the prison population by half. Let's talk facts, not scary, misleading truths.
Tyler August has represented the people of the 32nd Assembly District since 2010.
Alarm bells across Wisconsin and the country are sounding for conservatives! I believe the liberal methodical “RESIST” movement is intending to steam roll and destroy personal lives in its effort to derail our current government at all levels. Just look at Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmatio…
Paul Kristoffersen writes that he can see a wave of women voters voting for Democrats ("Hopefully, women come to the rescue on Election Day," Tuesday). Fifty-three percent of white, suburban women knew they were voting for a vain and vulgar liar, cheat and thief, yet they gave him their vote…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not just a partisan talking point, and proposals to end ICE are dangerous. ICE is a full functioning arm of our government that does much more than just patrol the border. They protect our communities from threats that we do not even know about. Th…
When exactly did high school sports bubble up to the top of the cauldron in the news business?
I appreciated the Sunday article (Page 3A), “Local humming birds inspire awe.” I would add to that. As one of millions of the wonders of nature, humming birds also inspire us to think about how these fantastic creatures came about in the very beginning.
I was appalled after I read the social media post by Stephanie Vander Pas asking for the UW-Whitewater chancellor's resignation. Since when do we as a society think it's OK to blame and hold someone else accountable for the actions of another? Let's try compassion!
Chancellor shouldn’t have to resign post
In the race to replace Paul Ryan in Congress voters in the 1st Congressional District are lucky: The two candidates offer stark differences in their vision for our state and country.
It’s hard to sit back and watch ads that are deceitful, misleading and unethical. I can assure you that Tony Evers is an honest and decent man who would find any unconscionable crimes against children abhorrent. I know him, and he is a man of substance and character who would clearly work ha…
Wisconsin is definitely on the right track with unemployment at an all-time low and the tax burden at a 50-year low. However, that isn’t by accident.
I was present at the Sept. 10 Janesville City Council meeting where several parents presented their arguments for action from the council to pass an anti-bullying ordinance. While their concern was palpable, I think their solution is redundant, flawed and could have negative, unintended cons…
“Where is Waldo?” was a very popular character in the 1990s. We were asked to find Waldo in pictures of crowds everywhere. It was fun and a challenge.
On Sept. 11, your main, Page 1A headline was, “Anti-bullying plan moves forward.” I feel you could have had a much better headline. You could have told was happened 17 years ago on 9/11. You should have told how many people were killed at Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and how many people perish…
Punishing parents of bullies won’t work
Cable news, social media and newspapers are full of individuals analyzing the numbers that each political party has to have to be victorious in the fall midterm elections. Everyone seems to have the correct and accurate answer.
I have always considered myself an independent voter. I make my decision about a candidate based on their qualifications and not their political affiliation. That is why I am supporting Dr. Katherine Gaulke for the Assembly District 32 seat.
Here's a primer for drivers on Racine Street in the morning on school days: 1) St. John Vianney and Roosevelt are schools that have been here a while. Do not be surprised by the fact that there is a school crossing there. 2) The crossing guard is not a yellow light. Do not speed up when I st…
I watched a TV ad about the upcoming governor's election and was disgusted with the half truths, negativity and downright lies being thrown around. The thing about TV ads is they don't have to be honest, and there is no law which prohibits these negative ads. They are limited only by the pur…
This is comparing Scott Walker’s performance to the criteria that The Gazette uses to evaluate candidates to endorse.
November’s election for governor and U.S. Senate are expected to be extremely close. Your vote matters more than ever, and the differences in candidates are very clear.
Don’t take state’s progress for granted
Richard Spencer, a right-wing extremist, has popularized the “alt right” movement, which focuses on white nationalism and anti-Semitic beliefs. A Chicago Tribune article indicates in 2017 there was a 57 percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents.
The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson on May 16, 1868, fell one vote short of convicting him of the high misdemeanor of violating the Tenure of Office Act of 1867 (later repealed) whereby Congress forbade him from firing a member of his cabinet without Senate approval. Two other …
The Wisconsin and national economy are booming. That’s why we need a manufacturer like Bryan Steil to replace the retiring Paul Ryan in Congress. Bryan’s background as a manufacturer means he knows from personal experience how to create high paying jobs because he’s done it himself.
Years ago, an elderly Janesville man was nearly killed by a bicyclist who was riding his vehicle on the sidewalk. The cyclist collided with the senior citizen from the back, knocking him forward with his chin smashing onto the concrete sidewalk. The cyclist was a hit-and-run driver who escap…
As an independent voter who is not a member of any political party, I was interested in hear what Wisconsin’s elected officials had to say during an Aug. 26 visit to the Republican Party of Walworth County office in Elkhorn. I had a ticket to the event and was able to take some video, which …
New research from The Heritage Foundation shows the average American household can expect about $26,000 more in take-home pay over the next 10 years thanks to the tax reform that Republicans passed last year. Typical taxpayers in every congressional district will see a tax cut in 2018.
If you want to support this country’s values, you need to support our president. He is not a traditional president , which is why we elected him. All of those presidents in the past, like the last one, have taken away many values. Donald Trump is a businessman who has done extremely well wit…
These days we hear a lot about "fake news." There are questions I have that on this? How can one say everything is fake? How can one judge everyone that's in the media? Do you know everyone’s heart? I am sure there are those whose ethical standards are fair and honest.
We are hearing so much about Sen. Bernie Sanders, his backers and the candidates that he supports. Let me just say this: I implore you to read an Aug. 27 commentary in The Wall Street Journal, titled "Venezuela's Tyranny of Bad Ideas." We as citizens get upset when inflation is around 3 per…
For anyone--let alone the president of the United States--to suggest John McCain was not a hero in the truest sense of the term, they have little or no concept of the definition and little personal character to understand the magnitude of what is involved.
To deal with the immigrant problem, our current president is adamant about building a wall between Mexico and the United States. “We need great people coming into our country!” Donald Trump tweeted, and we need to “finally go to system of Immigration based on MERIT!”
A commentary on the Sunday Op-Ed Page about school district wasting money mentioned that Jefferson County, Ky., had more than 150 administrators making $100,000 or more each school year.
As we demonize socialism and take that logic to our entitlements, we need to think clearly about Social Security. It is basically an insurance policy that is there to prevent poverty in old age. Sure, we should all work and save to have a financially manageable retirement, but for reasons of…
The news is not about news anymore. It’s about protecting some people and destroying others. It's about shoving hate Trump, impeach Trump, raise taxes, open borders and advance socialism down the collective throats of America.
I am writing in regard to President Donald Trump.
Bernie Sanders and Democrats have defended their push for "Medicare for all" in recent days by using a study written by Charles Blahous that they say concludes the reform would save $2 trillion in health-care costs.
The value of a free press is on full display in The Gazette. Commentaries on the facts of scandals involving the Catholic Church, the Trump administration and the GOP in general all expose the swamp that's today’s America.
This November, Wisconsin voters will have the chance to elect a new governor and begin the process of restoring the reputation and the resources of Wisconsin’s excellent public-school system before any more damage is done.
Does anyone feel the Rock County district attorney came to a very quick decision in the murder in Janesville on Wednesday?
To all Wisconsin Broadcasting Association media outlets,
I was asked by 20 other municipal clerks to draft a response to the recent Gazette news story (Aug. 16, Page 1A) and editorial (Thursday, Page 4A) about Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson. The other clerks have reviewed and approved this letter.
Since 1993, the art history major at UW-Whitewater has graduated a total of 25 students. That’s right, that’s one student per year. Almost none of those students has graduated in four years in that 120-credit program. In fact, since 2011, students have AVERAGED 146.6 credits and 10.6 terms t…
I can’t imagine why Democrats running for office are opposed to Foxconn coming into Wisconsin.
What a terrible and sad story in the Sunday paper of Dan Eccles and others living, or should I say barely existing, in our area.
One could hardly have read this Sunday’s Gazette without recognizing that homelessness is an issue in this area, that it sometimes has tragic consequences and that attempting to address it is not without controversy. Perhaps those who are interested and/or responsible for providing housing--…
There have been some letters recently where the writers are very glad we are in a republic, not democracy. They are not necessarily wrong, but I do disagree with some of their reasoning. Mainly, assuming that the majority are ignorant and a democracy would be mob rule.
