Walker’s Act Ten for the UW a Win-Win

Walker Reforms UW SystemIn his 2015-2017 budget, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker offers more autonomy to the University of Wisconsin system, in exchange for less funding from the state. Reminding critics that the state systems receives federal and other government...

RI’s Cicilline and the Pricey LGBT Caucus

David Cicilline (D-RI)Congressman David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island) is no stranger to big spending in politics. The state capital and largest city, Providence, Rhode Island, struggled under massive structural debt and deficits during the greater part of his tenure as...

Elections Have Consequences, Ma’am!

when she took over the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee from conservative Republican James Inhofe. CNN reported that the hearing was a “heated exchange” over former US Senator Al Gore’s statements on global warming. Senator...