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The Catchup: RIP, Joe Lieberman & YSDA

The other day we passed 1,000 blogs here on YSDA. That got me to thinking. A nice round number like that just seems like a good one to go out on. So, today, we’re filing our last YSDA blog. Thanks to all of you for reading, for providing your insightful comments and even for takingContinue reading “The Catchup: RIP, Joe Lieberman & YSDA”

Keep Private $ Out of Elections

About 90% of what Republicans are peddling to promote election “integrity” is borne of either paranoia or sour grapes. Had Donald Trump won Wisconsin in 2020 they would have thought everything had worked just fine here.  But they do have one proposal that I like. On the spring ballot is a constitutional amendment that wouldContinue reading “Keep Private $ Out of Elections”

Why I’ll Vote For Biden

I’m going to vote for Joe Biden in the Wisconsin presidential primary next week. The first question that will jump to readers’ minds will be: who cares?  That’s a tough one to answer. Biden has already secured the nomination. My vote doesn’t matter much. Nonetheless, given that a few days ago I was not planningContinue reading “Why I’ll Vote For Biden”

Digging Into Joe Gothard’s Record

The selection of Joe Gothard as Madison’s next public schools superintendent has met with widespread praise, including from me. But digging a little deeper into his record raises some concerns.  Let’s start with the good stuff. Gothard has led the St. Paul school district since 2017. That district is bigger and more diverse than oursContinue reading “Digging Into Joe Gothard’s Record”

The Q&Q For 3/22/24

This week’s quote comes to us from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos who, when asked about those who organized an effort to obtain signatures to recall him, replied: “The people who did this? Whack jobs and morons.” A) 2,500 votes. B) 250 votes. C) 25 votes. D) Steen actually won, he won by a lot, butContinue reading “The Q&Q For 3/22/24”

Dems Continue to Lose Nonwhite Voters

Democrats are losing support among voters of color. Black, Hispanic and Asian voters are all trending away from them. But it’s not about race, it’s about class. College-educated voters of color are sticking with or increasing their support for Democrats. It’s blue collar voters that are moving rightward. As New York Times writer David LeonhardtContinue reading “Dems Continue to Lose Nonwhite Voters”

The Sacraments of March

Some year I’ll make enough maple syrup to justify my own label. I’m thinking of calling it “Senseless Syrup.” I tapped a dozen trees up here at our place in the U.P. and then I had to wait a couple weeks to get enough sap. In the meantime I had to return to Madison andContinue reading “The Sacraments of March”