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When a friend urged me to write a blog on immigration, I wasn’t sure I could add much to the discussion.  But after reviewing some of the history surrounding this thorny issue – my enthusiasm blossomed. Looking back over the … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. Speaker, Congratulations on your retirement at the end of this Congress.   It presents a good opportunity to reflect on your 20 years of service as a representative of the great state of Wisconsin and the legacy you … Continue reading →

My last blog covered the economic woes of the Great Recession, the 2017 budget busting Republican tax cut, the 2018 bipartisan spending binge, the rising interest rates, the low unemployment numbers, the strong economy and the ballooning federal deficits. But … Continue reading →

You may ask, how does this affect me?  Or, there’s so much news about billions and trillions; how can a person comprehend it?  Well, this is part one of a two-part blog that I hope will help you understand more … Continue reading →

Signing a pledge is not unheard of for politicians.  Almost all Republican members of Congress have signed Grover Norquist’s promise to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.  It is enforced by Americans for Tax Reform, … Continue reading →

On election eve, economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman penned an article with a title I wish I had written, “The Last Exit Off the Road to Autocracy.”  He was talking about the looming path to an autocratic … Continue reading →

The polls are showing many very tight midterm races across the country, a sign that Republicans could retain control of Congress in 2019.  The thoughts of another two years of President Trump — with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) … Continue reading →

In eight short days the results of the midterm elections will be tabulated.  Many early votes have already been cast and today I’m wondering what is influencing the moderates from both parties and the independents in this critical contest.  Is … Continue reading →

Republicans finally got their messiah in 2017, a president who will implement their dogmatic policies no matter how harmful they are to the planet, the economy or the wellbeing of our citizens.  If they continue to control Congress, they will … Continue reading →

They were celebrating at the White House Saturday after the confirmation of Judge Bret Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican members of Congress will tout this as a huge victory for conservatives.  And millions … Continue reading →