Opinions

May 15, 2012 06:45 PM
On Tit-For-Tat, Jauch And Mining
Letter To Editor

To the Editor:

The fact that not enough signatures were collected to recall Sen. Jauch doesn’t mean that his constituents are pleased with his vote on the mining bill. Quite the contrary.

May 13, 2012 06:40 PM
Proud To Keep Serving Northern Wisconsin
Bob Jauch

The pretend recall effort against me funded by a Milwaukee fringe group failed because they and the few extremists who support them are out of touch with the citizens of northern Wisconsin. The intimidating tactics of this runaway group to try to influence my effort to seek responsible legislation didn’t work and has been soundly rejected by the public.

May 12, 2012 06:27 PM
Honor The Extraordinary Women
Herb Kohl

This Sunday on Mother’s Day we honor extraordinary mothers, grandmothers, wives, daughters, and sisters. Individually – often with chocolate, flowers or special meals -- we honor their dedication as caregivers, breadwinners, peacemakers, organizers, chaffeurs and confidantes. It’s a great opportunity to convey love and appreciation.

May 10, 2012 06:40 PM
Defeat Walker, Vote Barrett
Letter To Editor

What is the most influential organization Americans have never heard of? It is the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC. It puts state lawmakers together with representatives from some of the country’s most powerful corporations to advance their legislative agendas.

May 10, 2012 06:38 PM
Appreciate Wisconsin Teachers Today
Guest Opinion

Teacher Appreciation Week is held each year during the first full week of May. It is a special time to recognize the efforts of the women and men who educate our children. Whether it is through a phone call, card, e-mail or other contact, it means a lot to a teacher to hear of the success of a former student or the thanks of a grateful parent.

May 2, 2012 06:39 PM
Happy International Labor Day
Letter To Editor

To the Ashland Current:

Happy International Labor Day!

May 1, 2012 06:37 PM
Money Is Just As Important To Women
Letter To Editor

Dear Editor:

April 28, 2012 06:30 PM
Working For Cancer Patients And Their Loved Ones
Letter To Editor

Did you know the American Cancer Society spends over $140 million on cancer research each year to the benefit of each and every cancer patient? The American Cancer Society (ACS) has invested more than $3.7 billion in cancer research since the program began in 1946. That investment is evident in the steady improvement in cancer survival rates during that time.

April 23, 2012 06:18 PM
War On Women Is Fabricated
Guest Opinion

Planned Parenthood announced last week that it is indefinitely suspending its use of chemical abortions in Wisconsin. In response, State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), author of a bill that she says requires a minimum standard of care, issued the statement below.

April 23, 2012 06:18 PM
Wisconsin Women Have Fewer Options
Guest Opinion

Now that Governor Walker as signed Act 217 into law, unfortunately Wisconsin women now have fewer options to access safe, early pregnancy termination in Wisconsin.

April 22, 2012 06:30 PM
Fundraising Appeals Sound Similar Themes
Bill Lueders

By now, the people of Wisconsin are well aware what happens when elections loom: saturation television ads and robocalls at a frequency that constitutes actual harassment. The groundwork for these onslaughts is being laid now, in fundraising letters to potential donors, typically conveying a sense of extreme urgency and danger.

April 21, 2012 06:36 PM
Hometown Talk With Ashland Mayor Bill Whalen
Guest Opinion

The H. Pearson Plaza, in addition to being used for relaxing and walking the waterfront trail, hosted the Ashland Chamber of Commerce inaugural annual Wader Run on Easter Saturday. This was held right after the 13th Annual Chamber Easter Egg Hunt held at the Ashland Court House. Running in rubber boots or fishing waders the participants competed for prizes by racing around the plaza.

April 21, 2012 06:30 PM
Preserving Wisconsin's Conservation Tradition
Guest Opinion

This Sunday, April 22 brings the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, a holiday founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson and celebrated around the world. Unfortunately, while Wisconsin residents can take great pride in our long and storied tradition of conservation this Earth Day, there is also reason to be deeply concerned about the preservation of our strong environmental tradition.

April 19, 2012 06:38 PM
Which Wolf Do You Feed?
Letter To Editor

Long ago, an Ojibwe chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told his grandson, “A terrible fight is going on inside me….a fight between two wolves”. He explained further, “One wolf is evil - he is anger, envy, greed, arrogance, resentment, superiority, and negativity.

April 14, 2012 06:34 PM
Hunters On Both Sides Of Controversial Bills
Bill Lueders

In sizing up the just-concluded 2011-12 legislative session, the Associated Press included hunters among its list of “winners,” noting the passage of bills to end the state’s earn-a-buck deer program and allo