James W. Pfister | Community Columnist President Joe Biden (hereinafter “Biden”) has expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court (hereinafter “Court”) and proposed an 18-year term limit for justices, which would deprive them of lifetime tenure. It is not unusual in history for the political branches of government to be hostile to the judiciary. The […]
Elissa Slotkin: ‘Declare your patriotism’ amid election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Elissa Slotkin: ‘Declare your patriotism’ amid election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who is running for a vacant U.S. Senate seat that could determine which party controls that chamber in 2025, focused on national security in a […]
Three prominent Arizona citizens will take center stage before Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday evening. The final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention will feature several speakers with stories to tell about gun violence, including former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona. Giffords was shot in […]
4 minutes reading time DNC: Biden praises Vice President Kamala Harris’ “tremendous integrity” President Joe Biden’s high praise for Vice President Kamala Harris capped off the first evening of the Democratic National Convention. For several years, a man named Alfred, who used to live in northern New Jersey but has since retired to Florida, has […]
At the DNC, Josh and Amanda Josh Zurawski talk about abortion advocacy “The fight for reproductive rights is not just a women’s fight. It is a fight for our families.” The Democratic National Convention began on Monday with President Joe Biden officially passing the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, who will run as the […]
President Joe Biden delivered an emotional speech on Monday, reflecting on his tenure in politics and endorsing his vice president as the next leader of the Democratic Party. Biden said the 2024 White House race offers Americans a chance to vote “for freedom” and democracy before turning to some of his administration’s accomplishments – from […]
Daniel Deming | Specially for Hutchinson News That only 17% of eligible voters turned out in Hutchinson and Reno County isn’t surprising, but it’s certainly disheartening. It’s also a major reason why it’s becoming so difficult to get really good people to run for public office and get elected. There is nothing good about more […]
Robert Beatty | Exclusively for the Capital Journal “Don’t mess with the bull, young man, or you’ll get the horns.” – Vice Principal Vernon in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” In American politics, the term “lame duck” dates back to at least 1863 and essentially refers to politicians who are in their final term […]
Kamala Harris unveils economic plans for homeowners and new housing The vice president will speak in North Carolina to promote a $25,000 loan for first-time home buyers. Cheddar Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris unveiled some major economic plans for the first time on Friday, but experts had mixed reactions when asked to what extent some […]
Oncologist Anthony Phillips secured the Republican ticket for the new Senate District 18. OSHKOSH – Oncologist Anthony Phillips secured the Republican nomination for the new state’s 18th Senate District after defeating Appleton businessman Blong Yang, according to unofficial primary election results Tuesday. Phillips will face Appleton Ald. Kristin Alfiem, who was the only Democratic candidate, […]
