All I want for Christmas
David BlaskaIs a good stiff drink! And another thing, a ring. Today is the shortest day of the year. We’re simpatico with the Eb Scrooge that was still limiting Bob Cratchit…
Wisconsin ranks 14th in attempt to foretell social mobility
Patrick McIlheranIndex uses existing measures of economy, social capital and other factors to predict opportunity; we trail Minnesota but beat Illinois A new study predicting which states are best equipped for social…
Two 10-Year-old Boys Dead After Vehicle Fleeing From Waukesha County Deputies Crashes
Jim PiwowarczykThe driver had an active arrest warrant for felon in possession of a firearm. Two 10-year-old boys are dead after a vehicle that was fleeing from Waukesha County deputies was…
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Public Safety Chair Expect Investigation into Milwaukee Assistant Police Chief
Milwaukee’s mayor and the chair of the city’s Public Safety Committee both say they expect a Milwaukee Police Department investigation into allegations that Asst. Police Chief Steve Johnson ordered foot…
Christians and Generosity
Leslie HarrisonThe “State of the Bible: USA twenty twenty-three” research from the American Bible Society found that ninety-five percent of practicing Christians say they donated to charity in twenty twenty-two, compared…
Top Ten MacIver News Stories Of 2023
MacIverNewsIf it wasn't for the MacIver News Service, you probably would never have heard about these stories. Here are the top ten stories we are most proud of from 2023. …
California Lt. Governor Wants to “Explore Every Legal Option” to Remove Trump From Primary Ballot
The Center SquareCalifornia lieutenant governor Eleni Kounalakis urged state secretary Shirley Weber to “explore every legal option” to remove former president Donald Trump from the 2024 primary ballot, claiming “California must stand…
Backlash Erupts Over Colorado Court Kicking Trump Off 2024 Ballot
The Colorado Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that former President Donald Trump could not appear on the 2024 presidential ballot has launched a wave of backlash with many saying it will…
TAKE ACTION: Join the Stop Derailing Christmas Coalition
adminGo to the bottom of this post to see how you can join in! A coalition of concerned individuals, public officials, and organizations will be holding a press conference and…
MYTH BUSTERS: UNDERSTANDING WISCONSIN’S UNFAIR SALES ACT
Ameillia WedwardClaim: The Unfair Sales Act is still necessary today to prevent predatory business practices and monopoly markets. The Unfair Sales Act was enacted in 1939, during the Great Depression, to…