'Personhood Amendment' – You’ve Got to Be Kidding

The social conservatives are pushing their ideology to new extremes by suggesting an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting human agency to the yet unborn.

5 Factors that Determine Your Credit Score

Credit scores are becoming increasingly important, however most consumer don't know what determines their credit score. Read to learn the 5 factors that make up your credit score.

Shorewood Village Board Grapples with Private Lateral Replacement Costs

Will the Village of Shorewood attempt to walk back portions of its’ Comprehensive Sewer Plan? MMSD funding ability, along with other variables, may change, over the life of the project.

How Does Your Investment Advisor Get Paid?

There is a lot of confusion on how investment advisors get paid. Learn the two primary ways, and the third hybrid model.

Is the Electorate Educated Enough to Understand the Complex Issues It's Voting On?

I don’t know about others, but I’m feeling overwhelmed with the volume of information coming out surrounding the upcoming November election. I can only imagine how the average voter is feeling.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Has the Worst Customer Service System I Have Ever Dealt With

After several attempts to have my paper delivered, I have concluded the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has the worst customer service.

4 Ways to Avoid a Ponzi Scheme

It seems like the SEC shutting down another Ponzi scheme has become a weekly occurrence. Learn 4 ways that you can avoid investing in a Ponzi scheme, and protect your assets.

Perception vs. Reality

When it comes to personal finance, perception isn't always reality. Recognizing this may save you from making poor financial decisions.

Time to Get Serious about Wisconsin’s OWI Laws

Wisconsin has a serious reputation for alcohol abuse and driving under the influence. It is time to take the problem seriously.

Public Art Event Coming to a Close September 1

"I Love Shorewood" public art event ends on September 1. Be sure to see all the gorgeous hearts on display before they are auctioned off on September 16.

Planning For The Inevitable: Estate Documents You Needed Yesterday

Estate planning can be a difficult topic, but a necessary one. Learn the basic estate documents everyone should have in place.

With Friends Like This, You've Got Enemies

Today, who's on their way to the State Assembly?

Who Owns Our Children – Parents or the State?

In this piece I look at the issue surrounding state-mandated parental responsibility and the responsibility of society concerning children.

How to Address Hate Speech and Ad Hominem

The issue of hate speech against Patch bloggers. How do we address it?

Should Hate Speech Be Included in Free Speech?

What are the limits to free speech and freedom of expression? In a free an open society, can we legitimately limit certain types of speech?

Economic Truths of 2012

America's "self-evident" economic truths reveal the right and only answer is :Invest in America now.

Thanks to the Folks of Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and All Points Surrounding

Fill that Infiniti raises more than just food and treats for a shelter. It fills your soul with pride.

What the Political Left and Right Doesn’t Understand About Mitt Romney

Although Mitt Romney was part of the 1st Baby Boom Cohort, he exemplifies the other side of the Boomer Generation; conservative, goal oriented and dedicated to playing by the rules.

If I Run in the Next Election for Shorewood Village Board Trustee

If I were to run for Shorewood trustee I would work for the following.

How To Plan Your Next Appetizer Party

Need some time saving tips on how to plan your next appetizer party? Here's a few.

Easy Breezy

A Shorewood Patch.com newbie has arrived.

Is the United States Being Punished by the Almighty?

With the recent horrific incident in Aurora, many leaders on the Christian Right are claiming that the United States is being punished for immorality. Is this the case?

Continuing Our Fight

I am running for re-election in the newly-drawn 10th Assembly District. I appreciate the opportunity Shorewood Patch has provided for me to blog as a "Local Voice", and be sure to vote on August 14!

The Chick-fil-A Controversy: Can I Get a Side of Hypocrite with My Chicken Sandwich, Please?

As a pro-gay rights conservative, and someone who takes the time to Google, I have a major issue with the current anti-Chick-fil-A trend that's sweeping the left-leaning nation. Here's why...

Living with The ‘Crazies’ Amongst Us

This piece looks at some of issues of abnormal people living within the general population and what is the risk that we will somehow be personally affected.

Heart Notecards Now Available for Purchase

Heart notecards now on sale! Save the date for the heart auction on Sept. 16! Bid for your favorite heart online at shorewoodtoday.com

How Much Does Easy Accessibility to Firearms Assure Disasters Like the Aurora, CO Shooting?

In light of the recent shooting at Aurora, I looked to a specific solution. The control of ammunition my be the ultimate answer.

Why Ayn Rand, Objectivism, the Extreme Right and Paul Ryan All Have It Wrong for America

Ayn Rand's Objectivist philosophy has a prominent Wisconsin advocate, Paul Ryan. Rand's disciple, Alan Greenspan, nearly bankrupted the nation, driving the nation into a true depression.

Shorewood Village Trustees Discuss Rescheduling Fireworks

September 1 suggested for postponed fireworks.

Gen-X vs. Boomers, Real Generation Warfare

In this piece, I take a look at the ever widening divide between Gen-Xers and aging Boomers and the reasons behind it.

Why We Should Legalize Drugs

The United States has been fighting a losing battle to control illicit drugs; didn’t we learn our lesson with alcohol prohibition?

It’s Time for the Political Left to Step Forward, Start Acting and Not Just Reacting — Part III.b

In this part, I begin outlining a plan to reduce the shortage of physicians and change how healthcare is funded.

Is the SCOTUS Decision on Obamacare Really the End of the World As We Know It?

In this article I’m don't analyze the merits of the Affordable Care Act, but look at the political right’s reaction to the SCOTUS ruling.

Why Won't Republicans Help Reduce Medicare Drug Costs? Tommy Thompson Used To Want To

If Republicans really wanted to help our economy and reduce costs for seniors on Medicare, they would help pass legislation allowing the government to negotiate for lower drug prices.

Second Opinions on Obamacare

Here's some expert second opinions on Obamacare.

It’s Time for the Political Left to Step Forward and Start Acting, Not Just Reacting — Part III.a

In part III.a I begin looking at healthcare costs. Meeting the basic healthcare needs of all citizens, requires gaining a full understanding of the issues.

Is This the Kind of America We Have Fought Wars For?

Woman locked up in jail over 10 year old ticket.

Graduating to Shorewood

As a recent UWM graduate, follow my journey as I transition for college kid to young professional, while exploring the Village of Shorewood.

Remembering Why Our Economy Is Screwed Up Can Guide Us in Fixing It

Actions over decades gave us the present economy — let's remember how.

It’s Time for the Political Left to Step Forward, Start Acting and Not Just Reacting —Part II

In this article, I take a look at state and local recall election law and possible corrective actions.