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Dan Shafer's award-winning political opinion column and online publication on the discombobulating politics of Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
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NEW GUEST COLUMN: With Wisconsin Republicans choosing to let the “Child Care Counts” program expire at the end of June, families are being forced to make an impossible choice, while providers must either raise rates or close their doors.
A mother and childcare provider in Green County, shares how the choices made by lawmakers — including her state senator, Howard Marklein — come with real consequences.
Let’s recombobulate 🛫
06/09/2026
The chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District shares a post backing Trump’s interview with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Walker in Eau Claire, saying Tom Tiffany should keep talking about “stolen elections,” like “patriots” Michael Gableman and others.
Would electing Tom Tiffany be like electing Michael Gableman in 2026? 🧐
This statewide ad buy makes Brennan the first Democratic candidate in the Wisconsin governor’s race to launch a TV advertising campaign.
06/08/2026
It gets 1000x less attention, but the Brewers Stadium Freeway is actually a much more interesting and impactful project than the potential 794 removal.
But you wouldn’t know it based on how it’s discussed in traditional Milwaukee media.
In a recent interview on 620 WTMJ, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, sole Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor, launched into election denier conspiracy theories about Green Bay, which had long been put to rest. This reveals him as a true believer in this nonsense.
After watching this interview with and , Dan Shafer texted State Rep. Amaad Riviera-Wagner asking if he saw the interview.
“Yes,” he responded. “And I am pi**ed. It’s bu****it and it led to real people’s lives being threatened, harassed. Millions of taxpayer dollars wasted.”
Looks like Green Bay has also chimed in.
06/04/2026
NEW COLUMN: Tom Tiffany’s election denier record is disqualifying, full stop.
During a recent interview on WTMJ’s “Point Taken,” he doubled-down — launching into a series of long-debunked 2020 presidential election count conspiracy theories.
We can disagree on policy. We can disagree on many things. But Tiffany’s record (and recent off-the-cuff comments) make it abundantly clear that he is completely off the deep end on this.
He’s unfit to serve.
06/03/2026
The presumptive GOP nominee in the race for Wisconsin governor is a 2020 election denier. He does not respect the will of the people, he does not respect Wisconsin’s voters, and he’s demonstrated that he’s willing to dismantle democracy itself to get his way.
For that alone, Tom Tiffany is unfit to hold any elected office.
06/02/2026
So, what's happening with that $1.8 billion then? 🤔
Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies
“An Independent Redistricting Commission (ICR) is how we force them to stop doing that, to stop acting based on their own persona agenda and their party agenda.
Because when we have fair maps, that’s how politicians are held accountable. When they’re able to gerrymander safe seats for themselves, then they no longer have to be responsive to the needs and the wants of their constituents.”
Check out Dan’s full conversation with Coalition leaders iuscely Flores and Nicole Gabrail as their organization prepares for a statewide “Our Maps, Our Say” rally this Thursday, June 4.
06/01/2026
These types of Pride celebrations are more important than ever, as certain displays have been banned or torn down amid ongoing backlash (or worse).
Be free to be who you are.
Happy Pride, Wisconsin! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride Month, Wisconsin! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Join us at noon today as we raise the Pride Flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol for the 8th year to kick off Pride Month and celebrate our LGBTQ neighbors.
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