When is someone or some group with clout going to step up and make Donald Trump stop trying to discredit and destroy the election process? It …
On April 2, 1922, Janesville voted 3,098-2,387 to change from a mayoral system to the city council-manager system, and seven people were elect…
This letter is in response to an article in the June 27 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel concerning the spending of money by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
It has come to the community's attention that SSM Health, which operates a hospital in Janesville, has a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement …
I am once again disappointed and dismayed by the actions of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. He is doing his best to undermine our democracy and us…
Tim Bremel's "simple" solution to a nonexistent problem (voter fraud) is the creation of a "national citizen database," run by a "small depart…
It's apparent that Satan has a huge foothold in our culture. Here is why.
As the weather warms up, schools let out and campfires ignite, it is easy to go with the flow and enjoy all that summer has in store. Summer i…
There is a "duck crossing" sign up at the intersection of Court and Orchard streets by Turner Nails and the O'Leary dental office in Janesville.
I believe the "big lie" that Donald Trump won the 2020 election is built on a pile of Republican lies.
I just found out that I lost my seventh bid in the real estate market. Two of these were in Janesville for decent homes in decent neighborhood…
Attorney General Merrick Garland's Justice Department found that former Attorney General William Barr's Justice Department secretly investigat…
Thanks to a Wisconsin Watch investigation (Page 1A, May 26), the whole country now knows that indigenous human remains were unearthed where Ko…
While you are hiring new editors and reporters, you should also hire a proofreader. I found two typos in Joel Patenaude's article Friday (Page 6A).
Columnist Marc Thiessen should change his first name to “Off the Mark.” On Wednesday (Page 7A), he again misses “the mark” with his attack on …
As I reflect on the past year, Joni Mitchell’s 1968 lyrics come to mind: “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”
States must redraw legislative and congressional districts every 10 years to reflect the results of the U.S. Census.
I was fortunate to be a member of the town of Beloit’s first Citizens Academy in 2017. The academy’s curriculum is designed to have the town’s…
I had the unusual opportunity to spend parts of this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday in downtown Janesville.
As a town of Delavan supervisor, I am elected to govern and oversee town operations. I have grave concerns that my ability and the ability of …
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David Brooks, the conservative political commentator, wrote an opinion piece titled “Our Pathetic Herd Immunity Failure.” Brooks asks about ou…
Bipartisanship as we've known it has completely disappeared. As stated by The Lincoln Project's founder, Steve Schmidt, "The GOP of old - and …
As wind and solar power become more cost-effective, there will continue to be additional renewable energy projects developed and built in Wisc…
Support the 2021 Equality Act. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is in the Senate. It amends the 1964 Civil Rights Act by bannin…
Randi Weingarten, president of The American Federation of Teachers, held the big school districts in this country hostage during the pandemic …
On what planet in which universe does the writer who wants President Donald Trump back live (May 28, Page 5A)?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren keeps pushing for "student loan forgiveness." I believe she is mentioning $50,000.
Our founders never intended political parties to be central to our democratic form of government. Sadly, that is the plight that we now find o…
I commend Joshua Pickering and the Janesville Morning, Afternoon and Night Run Group for efforts to enhance our city through “plogging” events…
We read an article pertaining to a bill put forth by the Republicans in the state Legislature and were profoundly saddened by the content.
Hello, is anyone out there? Why are we letting people dictate the rules when God has already had laws?
Lake Koshkonong has become the laughingstock of southern Wisconsin.
Friday night, someone threw a cigarette butt into landscaping on Main Street. The landscape material caught fire. Three gentlemen rushed over …
A few years of President Joe Biden's administration will still leave many petroleum-powered vehicles but less accessible petroleum supplies (s…
To the Janesville School District, I must express my gratitude for allowing the show to go on at Parker High School.
I do not understand why some Democrats are so opposed to getting rid of the filibuster.
In a response to a recent letter to the editor, I'd like to share some thoughts.
The article on reparations by R. Alan Bates ("A case to be made for reparations for Black Americans," May 26, Page 6A) was thought provoking. …
In the 19th century, Janesville became an important industrial center. The Janesville cotton mill by 1880 occupied the most imposing industria…
It's time to end the mask policy for children in the Milton School District.
Instituting a minimum wage, overtime pay, Social Security, Medicare, the income tax, abolishing child labor and controlling pollution were all…
I saw the May 19 column about reining in campaign cash ("Time for an amendment to rein in campaign cash," Page 4A) and agreed. I have thought …
The U.S. Postal Service is one of the most mismanaged, inefficient and wasteful organizations ever created. Every time postage rates are incre…
Dear Robin Vos,
I, myself, don't hate Donald Trump, but I do most certainly despise him. Thank heaven voters last November got him out of an office he never s…
Some state legislators in this country are moving in a dangerous direction. There are laws being enacted to limit voting, and now there are co…
I know Alan Bates and know he means well. If he believes his family abused Black people, he should write the check and figure out who should get it.
Apparently our political leaders—and I use the term loosely—have their own agenda and forgot who they work for.
The May 24 letter to the editor (Page 5A) regarding the proliferation of convenience stores in Janesville reflects my feelings exactly.
Sen. Ron Johnson’s seat is up for reelection in 2022, and although he has not yet stated definitively whether he will run again, the signs are…
I read with much dismay about Rep. Bryan Steil’s attempt to cover up the insurrection of Jan. 6. This insurrection was treason. Republicans ne…
In response to Tim Bremel's May 14 column (Page 4A): In my opinion, only one thing stated was true. You can contact your council members. I wo…
I was wondering if someone could explain why all the shrubs, bushes and trees are planted along the Interstate. Seems like they will be a draw…
It seems to me that the basic policy of the Democrats is "hate Trump." Now, I'm about seven years older than Joe Biden, but I think policy bas…
Since becoming a new mother, getting the best care for my family is more important than ever. That’s why protecting our local pharmacists who …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. By urging my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention, mental health and crisis care, I am hopi…
Electric vehicle drivers out East must be laughing out loud as they drive past long lines at the filling stations. And thumbing their noses at…
With the passing of Gloria Boone, Janesville's Fourth Ward neighborhood lost someone who is irreplaceable. She played a part in driving out dr…
I understand that the Rock County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution by Yuri Rashkin that will give supervisors the option to atte…
The Republican-led Joint Finance Committee removed more than 350 items from Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal. Their omission will hurt Wiscons…
Thank you very much for bringing back the Fun Cipher. I really missed them last week!
As an emergency manager, it is my responsibility to help my community plan, prepare and respond to natural disasters and emergencies.
This past Monday, more than 35 supporters of “Milton Parents for Mask Choice” attended the Milton School Board meeting to discuss the current …
My heart and soul fills with pride when driving down the streets of Janesville and seeing U.S. flags flying in our city, cemeteries and parades.
I am sick of the hypocrisy coming from Bryan Steil and his GOP lackeys. They whine and complain about "We need to be bipartisan" and "We need …
I would like to praise Rep. Bryan Steil and Sen. Ron Johnson for expanding my thought processes. As a senior citizen, my thoughts are changing…
Realtor.com has ranked the Janesville-Beloit housing market 35th in the nation, according to an article released April 27 titled “WSJ/Realtor.…
Why are police being trained to kill their fellow residents? How did ordinary people come to be the enemy? It seems traditional police have be…
Once again, our Legislature is having another "Let them eat cake" moment with federal health care funding.
Regarding the May 6 article (Page 6A) mentioning Rep. Bryan Steil and his lack of comment when it comes to less important topics of the day su…
I'm glad the ash trees in Edgerton are being utilized for educating our youth, but from the photos in the article (May 6, Page 1A), I see issu…
I'm not sure House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy realizes the road that he is going down. He seems to think it is more important to gain powe…
Merychealth applauds and thanks the emergency medical service providers on the front line of the COVID-19 response.
Guess what America. Not only do we love Asians, we have lots of love in our hearts for refugees and their kids.
There is little doubt that the pandemic/recession has been particularly brutal to small businesses. It is incumbent upon us all to help them r…
Thanks for your continued coverage on fire and EMS coverage in the city and town of Milton.
It is so refreshing to have a president who is presidential.
All senior citizens: If you have not read the article in the April edition of AARP Bulletin entitled "Inside the Fraud Factory," please get a …
U.S. intelligence now clearly concludes the Trump campaign in 2016 had a direct pipeline to Russian intelligence and provided polling data reg…
Just got back from a patriotic flag waving at the post office. Flags included Trump flags, Gadsen flags, blue stripe flags, U.S. flags, a chur…