Yes they are – both bulwark against oppression, and a field of liberty. The article mentioned discusses the 1917 U.S. Supreme Court case, Buchanan v. Warley. See, Property Rights are Civil Rights.

Recently, I posted on Assembly Speaker Sheridan’s contention that dating a lobbyist for the payday loan industry, while his caucus was drafting legislation to regulate that industry, wasn’t a conflict of interest. We knew that because Sheridan declared it wasn’t, and reassured us that he had “no problem” saying so. See, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Sheridan’s…

During the Super Bowl in 2001 (Ravens 34, Giants 7), EDS ran a commercial entitled, “Running of the Squirrels.” It was a follow-up to their 2000 Super Bowl (Rams 23, Titans 16) commercial, “Cat Herders.” Enjoy. Link: Running of the Squirrels

There have been many fine Super Bowl games, and quite a few fine Super Bowl commercials, too. Commercial advertising’s an art form, and tomorrow, Americans will recall both the game and its commercials. I’m not sure if I have an all-time favorite ad, but this one would be near the top of any list I’d…

Yes, he should have. Likely, he didn’t think he’d need to do better by his constituents in Janesville, and for all Wisconsin. See, Speaker should have known better. See, also, from FREE WHITEWATER, Wisconsin Speaker Sheridan’s Shameful and Laughable Self-Absolution.

A measure that matters: Local unemployment increases.

Not far from Whitewater, little more than twenty miles away, sits the City of Janesville, a small city of about sixty-thousand people. The city has had all manner of economic problems, and it has unemployment among the highest in Wisconsin. If life itself were just a bit easier, and kinder, one might hope that Janesville…

On January 21st,  the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Citizens United, following oral argument in March, and re-argument in September.   The decision is controversial (sometimes unfairly through misunderstanding), but is a welcome recognition of First Amendment principles. I have mentioned the case at least once before,  after the original oral…

I have no idea of the likelihood of a double-dip recession, and even Martin Feldstein, a respected economist, won’t lay odds on a second recession. Still, if the likelihood of another recession grows, the prospect of nothing beyond minimal growth, at best, grows, too. No better time to reduce public spending, taxes, and regulations. See,…

There are still significant economic challenges ahead for Wisconsin, as unemployment in the state increased to 8.3% in December. No better time for lower taxes and fewer regulations than during a time of rising unemployment. See, December unemployment rate for Wisconsin continues upward trend — Walworth County Today.

Good morning, The forecast for Whitewater today is for a wintry mix — snow, freezing drizzle, and sleet — with a high of 30 degrees. Friends of the Mounds, a group encouraging people to help maintain and preserve Whitewater’s only archaeological site, the Whitewater Indian Mounds Archaeological Park on Indian Mounds Parkway meets tonight at…

Max’s fee is worth every penny. If anything, he should charge more. See, Bed bug problem? Call a dog named Max.

Good morning, Whitewater’s forecast calls for a cloudy day, with a high in the low thirties. In our schools today, it’s Coffee with the Principal, held at 8:30 AM at each of the five schools within our district. On this day in Wisconsin history, as recounted at the Wisconsin Historical Society’s website, a national accomplishment:…

Bet he can fly to the court house, too. See, East Boston cat called to jury duty.