Shop smart to avoid back-to-school scams
Hard — and perhaps depressing — to believe the 2026-27 school year will begin in only a few weeks. The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need — and for scammers, this presents an opportunity, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection warned in a news release. The DATCP offered these tips and resources to avoid pitfalls when getting ready for classes to start: Online shopping scams Online shoppers may be drawn ...
The DSA is a gift to MAGA
Should those of us who want to defeat the proto-fascists in charge of the Republican Party be worried about a few blue districts that have recently indulged their ids and voted for members of the Democratic Socialists of America? Yes. If their victories become a trend, it could sabotage the ...
Injunction upheld that blocks Trump’s order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that in nearly half of U.S. states halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list. The ruling Saturday by judges of the 1st U.S. Circuit ...
The American presidency and perpetual war
One of the defining failures of modern American government has been the steady erosion of Congress’s constitutional authority over war. The Constitution grants Congress — not the president — the power to declare war. Congress decides to go to war. The president wages it. Over the past ...
Road construction season is here, so drive accordingly
It seemed like Upper Peninsula residents waited a little bit longer than usual for the lingering winter of 2025-26 to dissipate and consistent summer-like weather to arrive. And along with summer comes all the things we expect, including picnics, camping, swimming and a great many road construction projects. Yes, mixed in with all the things we look forward to during nice weather are those road projects that can seem a little annoying, especially if they delay a trip. However, these projects will be making improvements to the routes we travel by motor vehicle that, when finished, will ...