The Dodgeville Chronicle

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March 13, 2025

Executive Orders are a Mandate for Destruction

Dear Editor, Another day, another disappointing executive order. These EOs have by and large been blatant and undisguised power grabs, a way to flex the Executive branch of government's muscles; whether the other two semi-functioning branches of government choose to debate their validity and merit seems to depend on which …

February 27, 2025

For the Kids

Dear Editor, When someone asks me if I like going to school, I typically say yes. I enjoy my classes, and like my teachers. I get to hang out with my friends, and prepare myself for my future.

February 27, 2025

Making America great again?

Dear Editor, Forty years ago, while teaching kindergarten in the Sturgeon Bay Schools, I had an op-ed published in the Green Bay Press-Gazette about Reagan Administration cuts to Medicaid, the federal health care program that covers poor Americans.

February 27, 2025

People need to be aware of what Trump and Musk are doing

Dear Editor, House Republicans have introduced their budget, which is a direct attack on vulnerable communities―laying out clearly their plan to take food assistance and health care away from millions in order to fund more tax cuts for the rich and power Trump’s anti-immigrant mass deportation agenda.

February 27, 2025

Federal Funding Freeze Fiasco

Dear Editor, Power is political. The power of flowing electrons, the power that keeps your lights on at night, your cell phone charged, and your TV blaring - power generation is being politicized like never before.

February 27, 2025

Crawford would be good addition

Dear Editor, Susan Crawford, a candidate for Wisconsin State Supreme Court, in the April 1 election, would be a good addition to our court. We have a legislature that leans strongly conservative, so a more moderate court would be a good balance for them.

February 27, 2025

Unconstitutional actions

Dear Editor, This past week I attended our local rally for social justice in front of the Iowa County Courthouse. Lots of passersby gave honks of support, but we heard a few jeers as well. One fellow shouted, “Get a job!” as he drove by.

February 27, 2025

Rule of Law

Dear Editor, The “rule of law” is an essential principle of our form of government, at all levels - local, state, and federal. Over 1,000 political scientists recently signed a warning statement, available at tinyurl.com/RuleofLaw1000.

February 20, 2025

Showing Up Matters

Dear Editor, The current Mineral Point Town Board petitioned for a recall election, costing taxpayers unnecessary dollars, yet they fail to consistently attend meetings, come prepared, or conduct town business efficiently.

February 20, 2025

Make Americans Greatful Again

Dear Editor, Kind of catchy isn't it. This was the basis for what President Joe Biden based his 4 years on in the White House.

February 20, 2025

Arena village needs leadership change

Dear Editor, As a resident of the Village of Arena, I urge everyone to get out and vote in the upcoming Spring Election for the open trustee seats.

February 20, 2025

Don’t hold your breath

Dear Editor, As our president and the richest man in the world continue to flail about in the White House destroying lives with unlawful layoffs, department shutdowns, executive orders and incoherent press conferences many of us have been paralyzed into inactivity.

February 20, 2025

For everyone’s health

Dear Editor, Brendon Conway, spokesperson for WEC Energy group representing utilities across four states, has this to say about the ongoing buildout of more methane-fired electricity generation:

February 20, 2025

Does Anyone Really Read These?

Dear Editor, I have held off on writing Letters to the Editor, because I question if anyone reads them. (My apologies to the reader, and Thank You for reading.)

February 20, 2025

Common ground

Dear Editor, Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again.

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YOUR VIEWS

Dear Editor, When someone asks me if I like going to school, I typically say yes. I enjoy my classes, and like my teachers. I get to hang out with my friends, and prepare myself for my future.

Dear Editor, Forty years ago, while teaching kindergarten in the Sturgeon Bay Schools, I had an op-ed published in the Green Bay Press-Gazette about Reagan Administration cuts to Medicaid, the federal health care program that covers poor Americans.

Dear Editor, Power is political. The power of flowing electrons, the power that keeps your lights on at night, your cell phone charged, and your TV blaring - power generation is being politicized like never before.

Dear Editor, Susan Crawford, a candidate for Wisconsin State Supreme Court, in the April 1 election, would be a good addition to our court. We have a legislature that leans strongly conservative, so a more moderate court would be a good balance for them.

Dear Editor, This past week I attended our local rally for social justice in front of the Iowa County Courthouse. Lots of passersby gave honks of support, but we heard a few jeers as well. One fellow shouted, “Get a job!” as he drove by.

Dear Editor, The “rule of law” is an essential principle of our form of government, at all levels - local, state, and federal. Over 1,000 political scientists recently signed a warning statement, available at tinyurl.com/RuleofLaw1000.

Dear Editor, The current Mineral Point Town Board petitioned for a recall election, costing taxpayers unnecessary dollars, yet they fail to consistently attend meetings, come prepared, or conduct town business efficiently.

Dear Editor, Kind of catchy isn't it. This was the basis for what President Joe Biden based his 4 years on in the White House.

Dear Editor, As a resident of the Village of Arena, I urge everyone to get out and vote in the upcoming Spring Election for the open trustee seats.

Dear Editor, As our president and the richest man in the world continue to flail about in the White House destroying lives with unlawful layoffs, department shutdowns, executive orders and incoherent press conferences many of us have been paralyzed into inactivity.

Dear Editor, Brendon Conway, spokesperson for WEC Energy group representing utilities across four states, has this to say about the ongoing buildout of more methane-fired electricity generation:

Dear Editor, I have held off on writing Letters to the Editor, because I question if anyone reads them. (My apologies to the reader, and Thank You for reading.)

Dear Editor, Oh Kumbaya! There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again.

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