2 days agoTo Judge Or Campaign, That Is The QuestionA few weeks ago, I lamented the low turnout in the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election. Between 1/5 and 1/4 of eligible Wisconsinites voted. For a race that will determine the balance of the state’s supreme court, you’d think turnout would be higher. Last week, the two candidates, Milwaukee County…Wisconsin3 min readWisconsin3 min read
Mar 23I Bleed With My CountryMy country bleeds. And I bleed with it. Incivility. Division. Strife. My country’s blood is my blood. Its dreams are my dreams. Its future is my future. What blood, dreams and future have us left? What awaits us both? But I remind myself My country has bled Before I could bleed. Through Revolution And War Civil World and Cold. Through Oppression and Sin Towards Those Who were here first Those Who were here forcedPoetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Mar 18A Failed New Abortion Law For WisconsinSince the repeal of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade last year through Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women Health Organization, the legality of abortion related measures and procedures has been murky in Wisconsin. The state’s current legislation on abortion is a law from 1849, which states: 1. Any person…Wisconsin5 min readWisconsin5 min read
Mar 13The Voting Booth (2023)It calls to me. Softly. Gingerly. Respectfully. “It’s time,” it whispers. Without delay, I journey to the dance hall. Everything is as it should be. I know the workers. They know me. I flash my IDs. They hand me a ballot and motion me through. Warm-up, over. Against the wall…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Mar 8A Restrained Donald Machine?In my most recent search for a blog topic, RealClearPolitics (RCP) proved the most useful. If you are unfamiliar with RCP, it is a combination of “daily editorial curation” and “original reporting” that “presents balanced, non-partisan analysis that empowers our readers to stay informed” in the staff’s own words. On…2024 Presidential Race3 min read2024 Presidential Race3 min read
Feb 26960,027 Wisconsinites?Did you know that the most expensive state supreme court race in U.S. history is currently happening in the Badger State? On Tuesday, there was a primary for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, which consists of 7 judges elected to 10 year terms. …Wisconsin3 min readWisconsin3 min read
Feb 22Between A Russian and A Ukrainian PlaceEnding the Russo-Ukraine War is the epitome of the expression “between a rock and a hard place” for both those directly involved, their allies and the international community. Believing that an invasion of its former Soviet territory would lead to easy victory, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his “special military…Russia5 min readRussia5 min read
Feb 14A Politics Free Super Bowl?Chris Stapleton’s rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at yesterday’s Super Bowl was one of the best I’ve heard. It had a unique sound, and made me proud of my country. I listened to it multiple times after the game. Coaches and players had intense reactions. Philadelphia Eagles’ Head Coach Nick…NFL3 min readNFL3 min read
Feb 7Hogwarts: A Maligned Legacy?For those captivated by the magical boarding school of Hogwarts as children and teens, it has long been a dream to have a video game worthy of the Wizarding World. Hogwarts: Legacy, which comes out this Friday for current gen consoles, aims to delight all in an open world environment…Harry Potter3 min readHarry Potter3 min read
Feb 1A Growing Independent TideIf you’re tired of Democrats and Republicans, you’re not alone. The polling outfit Gallup found that 41% of adult U.S. voters identified as independent in 2022. Interestingly, Democrats and Republicans trailed at 28% each, reversing a long trend of Democrats holding a several point advantage. Since 2011, at least 39%…Independent3 min readIndependent3 min read
