First Amendment speakers should not become Pentagon publicity outlets
An important set of circumstances is playing out at the Department of Defense these days that many readers either may not be aware of or know about it but haven’t thought it through. On Oct. 15, Defense Department officials — read Secretary Peter Hegseth and others in his orbit — said they wanted media organizations to sign onto new Department of Defense media policies that would limit access and information. At least 30 news organizations refused to agree to the policy. The reason given was the same one federal officials always give when clamping down on the press: Hegseth is ...
Emphasizing the importance of bats this Halloween week
Take a moment this week to consider a mammal that has struggled in this region in recent years: bats. As the only mammal capable of true flight — the others all glide — bats are not just unique and fascinating but also extremely important members of our natural world, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. "They are vital to many ecosystems and provide significant positive environmental, economic and public health benefits. For example, insectivorous (bug-eating) bats consume large numbers of agricultural pests, saving farmers and forest-owners billions of ...
Some advice for navigating the health insurance marketplace
With the Medicare open enrollment period and upcoming health insurance marketplace open enrollment period set to begin Nov. 1, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Office of the Commissioner of Insurance of Wisconsin has some information for consumers. During open enrollment periods when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans. These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but in other cases, they are misrepresented by dishonest sellers. The DATCP advises in a news ...
