Bill Barth

Tax dollars follow the students, contributing to a fiscal crisis in Beloit’s public school system. Beloit is not alone, by the way.

Usually, when I write about politics, the topics revolve around local or state matters and I do my best to use measured language. Be warned. Not today.

Why is it that so many Americans no longer believe in the First Amendment’s principles?

It depends on whose ox is being gored.
I’m reminded of that old saying after U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil was shouted down repeatedly during what was called a “listening session” in Elkhorn.

Farming is not a job for the timid.
Which, apparently, means it’s a job for gray old men. And that is a growing problem in America, though it seldom gets much attention because so few people these days have ties to the land.

We found the Lake Brantley graduation experience at the University of Central Florida illuminating, inspiring and a sharp counterpoint to the negative narrative about kids.

The U.S. Postal Service that Ben Franklin founded has become – let’s try to say this without profanity – a stumbling mess.

Wisconsin voters barked it loud and proud. They resent the idea that anybody thinks they can be bought. Fishing for votes here using money as bait will be risky.

Ditch the plane ticket and go explore America’s backroads. Find out what really made America great. It’s still out there.

There’s a new worst American ever, and it’s apparently the men and women who work in government roles. They are under attack like never before.