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Former Milwaukee Alderman asks, Do Democrats have a hope?

Published June 8, 2012

Are there any young Democratic leaders that come close to rivaling our state's current Republican heavy weights? Former Milwaukee Alderman Jeff Pawlinski weighs in.

We're a nice bunch. Right?

Published June 6, 2012

Today, after yesterday's election, The Atlantic asks "If Wisconsin Can't Be Nice, Who Can?" Whatever. I'd argue that both candidates are nice, and politics isn't or shouldn't be personal. Of course many people take everything personally. This won't change, but it's time to sometimes put our own "truths" to the side.

Social Circle: What are your thoughts on the recall election?

Published June 2, 2012

This week's Social Circle question, not surprisingly, garnered the most responses of all time. Here are a sampling of the 90-plus posts in the thread. Regardless of who you support, get out and vote on June 5, Milwaukee.

If Barrett wins, who's Milwaukee's next mayor?

Published May 31, 2012

Of course, council president Willie Hines would get a promotion to acting mayor. But, who are other candidates in the next mayoral election if Tom Barrett moves on to Madison.

Transcript: Mayor Tom Barrett's 2011 State of the City address

Published Feb. 21, 2011

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett delivered his seventh State of the CIty speech today from the new Job Corps Center, 6665 N. 60th St.

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Blaming Barrett for School Failure

A current TV attack ad blames Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for the abysmally low graduation rate of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS): about half of all ninth-grade students ever graduate from high school. But is this fair?MPS, like every other school d...

Here's an Idea for Governor: Let's Just Vote NO

Scott Walker is a polarizing figure. Tom Barrett makes a lot of people feel like taking a nap. Kathleen Falk can't win the primary, let alone beat Walker. So we're left with Darth Vader vs. Uncle Rip Van Winkle. The choice isn't exactly inspiring. Why can't we cho...

Grin and Barrett

One week from tomorrow, February 21, the voters of Milwaukee will narrow the field of candidates for mayor from three to two. Here are your choices:Tom Barrett, the incumbent Mayor, has held elective office for all but two years since 1984. He won his pre...

My Christmas List for Milwaukee

Dear Santa,Milwaukee has been a good little city this year. Since she has a difficult time unifying her voice, please accept this list of wishes on her behalf.Merry Christmas!John Milwaukee's Christmas List 1) More jobs that pay sustainable wages 2) UWM building their School of Public ...

MPS Mayoral Takeover: The Public Hearing

I'm a glutton for punishment. I actually attended the MPS School Board's pep rally last evening. I assumed that it would be more entertainment than enlightenment, but I came away embarrassed and saddened. The concept of the Board hosting a meeting with the sole intent of bringin...

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