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Editorials

Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

  • Scott Rada

🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

    The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

      Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

      New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

      New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

      • Dr. Lawrence Eppard Director of the Connors Institute, Utterly Moderate host

      Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

      What can sports teach us about politics? | The Ethical Life podcast

      What can sports teach us about politics? | The Ethical Life podcast

        🎧 The hosts discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and why, unlike in politics, sports almost always rewards the people with the most skill.

        Do we need more Republican teachers and Democratic cops? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Do we need more Republican teachers and Democratic cops? | The Ethical Life podcast

          🎧 The hosts discuss how the political polarization around these two professions is harmful, making recruitment and retention of qualified people difficult.

          Hugs, a humming economy and help from neighbors should make Wisconsin thankful

          Hugs, a humming economy and help from neighbors should make Wisconsin thankful

          • Wisconsin State Journal editorial board

          OUR VIEW: It's great to be back doing what we love

          OUR VIEW: Trump era must end, but only GOP can do it

          OUR VIEW: Trump era must end, but only GOP can do it

            OUR VIEW: A clean break is needed, not timid hedging that hopes he’ll go away on his own

            Here's who really won and lost in Wisconsin's election

            Here's who really won and lost in Wisconsin's election

              OUR VIEW: Democracy shines while Trump and transparency tumble

              Stop Big Tech from starving local news

              Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Congress should allow fair negotiations with Google and Facebook

                Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                  STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Congress should allow fair negotiations with Google and Facebook

                  Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                  Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                    STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Congress should allow fair negotiations with Google and Facebook

                    Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                    Stop Big Tech from starving local news

                      STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Congress should allow fair negotiations with Google and Facebook

                      Editorial: What voters don't know about their candidate can hurt them

                      Editorial: What voters don't know about their candidate can hurt them

                        Public ignorance and blind party loyalty are a candidate's best friend.

                        Editorial: Seniors paid into Social Security and Medicare. Hands off them, GOP.

                        When conservatives talk about so-called “entitlements,” they act as if it’s charity.

                        Hang up the cellphones in Madison's schools

                        Hang up the cellphones in Madison's schools

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Chronic distraction to learning needs restriction so teachers can teach

                        Richard Kyte: We need to do better at talking about gender identity

                        Richard Kyte: We need to do better at talking about gender identity

                        Commentary: Young people need a circle of support to help them deepen their understanding of their place in the world.

                        Jason Adrians: New voices, perspectives will make us better

                        Jason Adrians: New voices, perspectives will make us better

                        From the editor: State Journal editorial board will now include members from our community.

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Community members will add insight and expertise to our news organization's opinions and agenda.

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Community members will add insight and expertise to our news organization's opinions and agenda.

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Community members will add insight and expertise to our news organization's opinions and agenda.

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Community members will add insight and expertise to our news organization's opinions and agenda.

                        Shopping

                        Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                        Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                        Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                        Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                        Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                        Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                        Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                        Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                        Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                        Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                        Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                        Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Community members will add insight and expertise to our news organization's opinions and agenda.

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        Meet the Wisconsin State Journal's new editorial board

                        STATE JOURNAL VIEW: Community members will add insight and expertise to our news organization's opinions and agenda.

                        Watch now: Wisconsin State Journal Executive Editor Jason Adrians announces new community editorial board

                        Watch now: Wisconsin State Journal Executive Editor Jason Adrians announces new community editorial board

                        Watch now: Wisconsin State Journal Executive Editor Jason Adrians announces new community editorial board

                        Watch now: Wisconsin State Journal Executive Editor Jason Adrians announces new community editorial board

                        Watch now: Meet Janine Geske

                        Watch now: Meet Janine Geske

                        Geske, a former state Supreme Court justice, introduces herself as one of the Wisconsin State Journal's new community editorial board members

                        Watch now: Meet Wayne Strong

                        Watch now: Meet Wayne Strong

                        Strong, a former Madison police lieutenant and longtime youth football coach, introduces himself as one of the Wisconsin State Journal's new community editorial board members

                        Watch now: Meet Susan Schmitz

                        Watch now: Meet Susan Schmitz

                        Schmitz, the Downtown Madison dynamo whose great-grandfather opened a store on the Capitol Square in 1898, introduces herself as one of the Wisconsin State Journal's new community

                        Watch now: Meet Wayne Strong

                        Watch now: Meet Wayne Strong

                        Strong, a former Madison police lieutenant and longtime youth football coach, introduces himself as one of the Wisconsin State Journal's new community editorial board members

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