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Opinion

Jay Rothman gets released in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

Jay Rothman gets released in latest cartoon from Phil Hands

  • PHIL HANDS

The Universities of Wisconsin System regents have decided to fire the system’s president, Jay Rothman, without much justification. Rothman came into the job several years ago without any academic experience, but has served well. He’s been able to secure desperately needed funding for Wiscons…

Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'

Wisconsin's connection to Oscar-winning 'One Battle After Another'

    Cinematographer Michael Bauman talks about the blockbuster movie, its politics and his Badger State roots

    Protecting Wisconsin’s public lands is a team effort | George Koonce

    Protecting Wisconsin’s public lands is a team effort | George Koonce

      Protecting our public lands isn’t a partisan issue. It’s something we need to do together to maintain the beautiful communities where we live, work and play.

      Phil Hands: A year of hanging out in Mendota Marsh

      Phil Hands: A year of hanging out in Mendota Marsh

        Check out this collection that includes all of the Mendota Marsh comic strips from the last year, by State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.  

        10 political cartoons orbit the Artemis II mission

        10 political cartoons orbit the Artemis II mission

          The nation's top cartoonists celebrate the Artemis II mission to the moon. 

          New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

          New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

            Cities such as New York and Chicago are in deep financial trouble. Broadly speaking, they have two options: Make the difficult but appropriate choice to raise taxes and reduce the scale of government, or continue to live in a state of denial, increasing their pension obligations while also p…

            Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

            Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

              “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” said Stephen Covey, a renowned organizational consultant.

              States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

              States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

                Congress has not enacted meaningful artificial intelligence legislation. Yet some in Washington insist the states should be blocked from legislating on AI.

                Phil Hands political cartoon archive

                Phil Hands political cartoon archive

                  Get caught up with latest cartoons from State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands. 

                  Trump wants credit for not annihilating a whole civilization in Phil Hands cartoon

                  Trump wants credit for not annihilating a whole civilization in Phil Hands cartoon

                    On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if the Iranian government didn’t agree to open the Strait of Hormuz. This statement drew rebukes from Republicans, including U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh. Thankfully, later that evening, the two sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.

                    Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich

                    Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich

                      Remember when parenting was simple?

                      What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

                      What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

                        The 10-day Artemis II mission represents a defining moment in modern exploration. Four astronauts went further into space than any crew in history as they looped the moon. It is a daring yet disciplined mission, one that signals not just ambition, but preparation for a sustained human presen…

                        Fund programs to help disabled Wisconsin residents work | Heather Murray

                        Fund programs to help disabled Wisconsin residents work | Heather Murray

                          April is Autism Acceptance Month, so please keep in mind autistic adults, like my son, who work in our communities.

                          Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

                          Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

                            Editorials

                            Our endorsements for Dane County Board

                            Our endorsements for Dane County Board

                            The Wisconsin State Journal is endorsing in all 13 competitive races for Dane County Board in the April 7 election.

                            Join us at a tailgate spelling bee to celebrate academics

                            Join us at a tailgate spelling bee to celebrate academics

                            The official start of tailgate season is Saturday, and it has nothing to do with sports. It’s the brat bash outside the Badger State Spelling Bee in Madison.

                            OUR VIEW: Madison market looks great, but no more public money

                            OUR VIEW: Madison market looks great, but no more public money

                            The Madison Public Market looks fun and inviting as it prepares to finally open after decades of changing plans, delays and higher cost.

                            Our endorsement for Madison City Council on the UW campus

                            Our endorsement for Madison City Council on the UW campus

                            Two impressive UW-Madison sophomores are competing for an open seat on the Madison City Council, representing the campus area.

                            Columnists

                            Trump is not TR

                            Trump is not TR

                            In his recent book “To Rescue the American Spirit,” Bret Baier makes a case for comparing Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump.

                            Big things expected at new small course

                            Big things expected at new small course

                            The late golf guru Harvey Penick once said, “The woods are full of long drivers.”

                            The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

                            The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

                            Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse.

                            New Visit Lake Geneva partner has the right look and feel for special events

                            New Visit Lake Geneva partner has the right look and feel for special events

                            A sumptuous repast is a treat for the senses.

                            Shopping

                            Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                            Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                            Affiliate. 

                            Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                            Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                            Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                            How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                            How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                            Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                            Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                            Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                            Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Fund programs to help disabled Wisconsin residents work | Heather Murray

                            Fund programs to help disabled Wisconsin residents work | Heather Murray

                            April is Autism Acceptance Month, so please keep in mind autistic adults, like my son, who work in our communities.

                            America under Trump is now a rogue nation | Robert L. Bellman

                            America under Trump is now a rogue nation | Robert L. Bellman

                            We Americans should all be concerned that we are fast becoming a rogue nation.

                            Tatone is fresh voice for Sauk County Board | Ellen Paul

                            Tatone is fresh voice for Sauk County Board | Ellen Paul

                            A vote for Susie Tatone for the Sauk County Board in District 28 will be a vote for a fresh voice and community-focused solutions.

                            Remember the sacrifice of Christ every Easter | Aaron Helmer

                            Remember the sacrifice of Christ every Easter | Aaron Helmer

                            "And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head" -- Matthew 27:29.

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