Wineke: Is Nancy Pelosi the Jan. 6 villain?
The House of Representatives has begun its hearings on the Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation’s Capitol and Republicans in Congress have found their villain: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
Is the Trump cult becoming a death cult?
At some point you’d think that the morning headlines would become less shocking.
Wineke: Are you a fool for paying taxes?
About 12 years ago, I decided I needed the help of an accountant to figure out my taxes.
Wineke: Now they're undermining the military
A democracy can flourish only if the people trust their institutions.
Wineke: Manchin is assailed, but he is right
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he will not vote for the For the People voting rights act nor will he vote to end the filibuster, and that has liberal Democrats enraged.
Wineke: Why punish the unemployed?
It's becoming official in business group circles: Wisconsin can't find enough workers and the reason is we're too generous to the unemployed.
Wineke: The GOP is building a mosaic of distrust
Democracy is always under fire and we've lived through a lot of challenges throughout our history. Some, like the McCarthyism of the 1950s, had its roots right here in Wisconsin.
Wineke: Is this really your definition of a leader?
As expected, the Republicans in Congress have dumped Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney from her number three position in the GOP hierarchy.
Wineke: Minority “Leader” McConnell won’t lead
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was asked the other day about the way Donald Trump is trying to purge the Republican Party of its leadership ranks.
Wineke: Was Jan. 6 worse than 9/11?
The right-wing websites that call me a “patriot” were brimming with glee this morning because of a major gaffe in President Biden's speech before Congress Wednesday.
Florida Opposes Riots, Encourages Vehicle Homicide
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is proud of the legislation he just signed making riots illegal.
Republicans' newest target? Big business
Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell is threatening corporations that don't support his party's nationwide effort to curb voting rights with “consequences.”
Wineke: As Georgia goes...?
You have to hand it to Georgia Republicans: When they decide to go full-fascist they don't fool around.
Wineke: A Trump bargain will sink the GOP
Our former president seems to be on a sinking ship, and he promises to take the Republican Party down with him.
Wineke: We pay a price for not convicting Trump
Society is paying a price for the Senate's refusal to convict Donald Trump in the recent impeachment trial.
Tommy and Ron: the Fall of the GOP in Wisconsin
A few days ago, Tommy Thompson, former governor and now president of the University of Wisconsin, announced plans to rejuvenate higher education in the state by finding new ways for universities and technical colleges to work together.
