College Dems vs. Reps
Check out video coverage from WisconsinEye of the Badger Herald-hosted debate between the UW College Republicans and the College Democrats.
Cap Times: Most Congressmen Have Abandoned Constitution
Posted July 3, 2008, by Jack Craver
In a scathing editorial directed at the Bush administration’s warantless wiretapping program, the Capital Times commends Madison’s Rep. Tammy Baldwin for standing up against what she called an attempt to “legislatively amend the 4th amendment.” Furthermore, it contrasts her principle with the members who voted in favor of the program, asserting “most members abandoned their oaths to protect and defend… View entire post »
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The Case For Tasers
Posted July 2, 2008 by Jack Craver
A great Op-Ed in the New York Times today discusses the importance, or rather, the irrelevance of the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Washington D.C.’s ban on handguns. Paul H. Robinson, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that for self-defense, a taser is in almost every instance better than a handgun. Main Points: Tasers immediately stun attackers… View entire post »
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Banning Drive Thrus To Save Planet?
Posted June 29, 2008 by Jack Craver
Apparently we haven’t given it enough thought, says Eric Sundquist, a member of the Madison Planning Commission appointed by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz. Sundquist has proposed the plan in response to the opening of a new Starbucks, as well as the suggestions being thrown around about it including a drive thru coffee lane. Apparently the time spent idling in the lane… View entire post »
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If You Want Something Done Right, Do It Yourself!!
Posted June 28, 2008 by Sam Clegg
That embittered battle cry of many a frustrated marital rendez-vous has become the guiding philosophy of the UW Foundation when encountering similar hesitation from its supposed partner, the state Legislature. Last week, the UW Foundation unveiled its shiny new fundraising initiative, titled “Great Place, Great People.” The objective is to raise $40 million dollars to ameliorate the damage done by… View entire post »
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Feingold’s Number One Convict Supporter
Posted June 27, 2008 by Jack Craver
I was closing up shop the other day at the Daily Scoop (unless you really like ice cream it’s not worth the inevitable wait) when Herald Managing Editor Jason Smathers stopped by. He told me he was there “to make fun of my shirt” — a green and white “Russ Feingold for President” T-shirt I had found at Goodwill in… View entire post »
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Bush Administration Illegally Hired Lawyers
Posted June 24, 2008 by Jack Craver
A new report on the justice department made the front page of the New York Times today, as the department has been accused of using “political and ideological factors” to award and/or discriminate in the hiring process. The inspector-general, who conducted the study, concluded: “Many qualified candidates” were rejected for the department’s honors program because of what was perceived as… View entire post »
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Feingold Unhappy with Obama
Posted June 20, 2008 by Jack Craver
The New York Times, perhaps the ultimate authority of liberal intellectualism, delivered a rather stinging criticism of Barack Obama’s decision to forgo public financing in the upcoming presidential election. (Article here) In the editorial, the Times quotes Russ Feingold as saying Obama’s move was “not a good decision.”… View entire post »
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