Sam Ropa
16
articles
Column
May 1, 2019
It’s time to enfranchise Wisconsin’s prisoners
Historically a leader of progressive suffrage, Wisconsin must take steps to remediate voting unconstitutionality
Column
Apr 23, 2019
The case for Warren’s student loan debt cancellation plan
Plan addresses racial, wealth disparities, making it particularly relevant, beneficial to Wisconsin
Column
Apr 16, 2019
Healthcare disparities felt by Wisconsin Native American communities are still harsh reality
Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal begins to address some of the health disparities which desperately need attention
Column
Apr 16, 2019
See Republican criticism of Evers’ budget for what it is — a thinly-veiled shot at public aid
Don't let Republican hypocrisy confuse Wisconsin about budget deficits — structural deficits are part of every state budget
Column
Apr 4, 2019
More wealth inequality, more problems: Wisconsin’s middle class deserves lower taxes and higher wages
Measures in Evers' budget proposal designed to address wealth inequality will benefit all Wisconsinites, economy as a whole
Column
Apr 2, 2019
Lawmakers need to take an Economics 101 class before recommending nonsensical amendments
Pursuit of a balanced budget amendment is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the way government spending works
Column
Mar 27, 2019
Mental health and students of color: An oppressive, neglected epidemic
Accessibility to mental health resources is important for everyone, but students of color lack accessibility more than their white counterparts
Column
Mar 26, 2019
Increase in political consciousness, activity should give young people the right to vote
Rep. Mark Pocan was the only member of Wisconsin's congressional delegation to vote in favor of decreasing the minimum age to vote
Column
Mar 12, 2019
Municipal services deserve to thrive, but they can’t without proper funding
Gov. Evers' recent budget proposal addresses municipal finance issues, but not comprehensively enough
Column
Mar 5, 2019
Interfaith dialogue, religious literacy are driving forces fueling campus-wide activism
UW's Center for Religion and Global Citizenry leads the conversation about religious pluralism in our community
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