Was Heisst Denken? What Calls for Thinking?

We need to start thinking about our nation. What does it mean to think?

Is Ozaukee County District Attorney Lax in Following Up on Pedophile, Helping Victim

Ozaukee County DA ignores alleged sexual assault of young girl.

Rain and Darkness, A Novel and Memoir by Professor Roy Arthur Swanson

Teachers are a precious gift. A few words about my teacher,Professor Roy Arthur Swanson, his new novel: Rain and Darkness, and a public reading on Oct 24th in Port.

Alice, Through the Looking-Glass: Using Words that Work to Heal or Conceal

Humpty Dumpty knew how to turn a phrase, much like the Tea Party today.

John Norquist Would Be My Choice for U.S. Senator from Wisconsin

A United States senator should be a visionary, an innovator and a strategist — a macro-thinker — not a micro-doer.

My Back-Story: How, Why "Language" and "Words that Work" First Came to My Attention

Language should be used to co-create an inclusive world rather than the divisive , exclusionary world advocated by fear-mongering Tea Party in Republican pollsters/pundits.

Unterwegs Zur...Create an Actionable Roadmap to Get from Here to There

Planning. Whatever it might be for: business or life's ups and downs. Let's talk about how to create a successful roadmap to take you from here to there.

WTMJ4 Chooses 'Circus' over Presidential Address on Jobs During Recession

Channel 4 prefers to offer circus to the people in lieu of the all important discourse on jobs and the economy.

Progressive Political Perspective on the Open Senate Seat Race

With Tammy Baldwin's progressive reputation, can she be elected to the open US Senate seat?

Language, Politics, and How the Tea Party and Republicans Are Filling Us with Fear

On Labor Day, in a local Patch comment, Democrats were compared and in effect called Nazi's by a self-proclaimed Tea Party-ite. We have to stop this abuse of language, this noise pollution.

What It Means to Be A Teacher, Today

A long time teacher discusses what it means to work in education under the current political and cultural climate--and why it's time for all of us to step up and help.

These Are Highly-Trained Professionals in Closed Chambers, Do Not Try This at Home

Supreme Court Justice Prosser admits to putting hands on Justice Bradley, but there were no criminal action by officials. An incident like this at home would put someone in jail.

Another Suggestion from the 'Sensible Party'

Frequent flyer miles should be taxed.

A Suggestion from the 'Sensible Party'

Loosen up entertainment expense deductions to encourage spending and increase employment, using business money instead of government money to stimulate the economy.

Are We Putting Our Teachers at Risk?

Public school teachers are currently under the microscope; what constitutes sufficient reasons for dismissal?

We Need a 'Sensible' Party with Solutions for the Economy, Job Creation

Let's create the "Sensibles" — a party that holds compromise as a virtue, because that is the sensible way to do things in a democracy.

Want To Recall Walker Come January — Not So Fast

Reviewing the timing of the Walker recall effort and important considerations.

"Obamacare" Is Going Down in Flames and That's Not A Bad Thing.

With "Obamacare" likely headed to the US Supreme Court, the time is right to finally adopt a universal healthcare system in the United States.

Walker Will Need More Than 53 Percent of the Vote in Republican Districts in His Recall

Razor thin margin of popular vote totals in Republican districts in recent Senate recall elections do not bode well for Walker in a statewide recall election.

Help — I Am Stuck in Realtors' World Politics

Real estate professionals are forced to belong to the radically right Realtor's Associations.

Where is Governor Walker?

The Shorewood Westies have been speculating why Governor Walker has been maintaining such a low profile during the Senate recall races.

The Real Political Stance of America is Democrat, Regardless of Election Results

America is liberal at heart

Why Are Democrats Continuing Recall Elections when Redistricting Is Basically A Done Deal?

If input into the redistricting process was a reason to try to take control of the Senate; the Democrats must have other reasons for continuing the all or nothing recall elections.

A “Passion” for Women’s Health

Representative Sandy Pasch has been an outstanding champion for women’s health. Planned Parenthood will be knocking doors, making calls and organizing events to elect her to the state Senate.

Pinheads or Patriots — You Decide

The North intelligentsia drive foreign cars, while newer immigrants drive American cars. Who are the "Pinheads" and who are the "Patriots?"

Why Are Certain Human Conditions Considered Rights and Not Privileges?

Thoughts and arguments on granting rights and privileges. Who are the deserving poor and who are the deserving wealthy.

Shorewood, Whitefish Bay Not Prepared for Deadly Heat Wave

Neither community has an action plan for vulnerable citizens during this week's deadly heat wave.

What Are We; Democracy, Plutocracy, Meritocracy or Something Else?

During WW II the Nazi propaganda machine painted the United States and Great Britain as plutocracies and not democracies. Is there any truth to their claim.

Shorewood Leaves the Trash Out Again On Holiday Weekend

Shorewood Board finances buildings but does not provide enough resources to pick up the trash.

Remember the Ideals of Our Founders, Improve Them without Destroying What We Stand For

The 4th of July and our country's blessings.

The Westie's Report

There are a number of questions and issues surrounding the Shorewood Police Department that probably most Shorewood residents don't know.

Senate District 8 Recall Election Is the Most Important, with Far-Reaching Implications

The 8th Senate District race will determine if the Republicans can move forward with the Walker Agenda, Phase II; the privatization of government services.

State Budget Won't Wait for Recall Election Outcome

Despite the upcoming recall election, Alberta Darling still needs to hear from constituents on the State Budget.

Is Shorewood Police Department Able to Respond to Major Incidences?

The Shorewood Westees have been drinking our favorite adult beverages and asking questions about the SPD reduced response capabilities.

Not My Child

A teacher's experience shows that as much as we want to trust everything our children say, they are children after all! If they made all the right choices, what would they need parents for?

Naturally Shorewood

With the warm weather seemingly sticking around for a while, Chrissy Rose Photography takes you to a somewhat secluded part of natural Shorewood.

The 8th State Senate District Is Critical to the Future of Wisconsin

If Senator Alberta Darling is unseated during the recall election; Governor Walker's unprecedented power grab can be checked.

Questions about the Oak Leaf Trail Bridge and Village Capitol Drive Entrance

The copper on the Capitol Drive gates posts aren't likely to last long.

Young Talent Abounds in Shorewood

Check out why even a high school stage production is a source of deep community pride in our village.

Word Up: 'Equipoise' Is What Wisconsin Needs

The problems in our state could be solved if our leaders knew how to earn respect and cared about establishing equipoise.(Definition enclosed!)