Gogebic Taconite president Bill Williams will stand trial in Spain

It was reported late last year that Gogebic Taconite president Bill Williams had lost his last appeal to have charges of environmental destruction dismissed, though it was unclear then that Spanish officials would follow through with an indictment. It’s clear now. Former Iron County district attorney Tony Stella has the…

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Thursday Music: Kris Kristofferson: Loving Her Was Easier

a reprise for Julia…

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My bizarre morning with The Appleton Post Crescent

It was a weird morning dealing with a simple “Letter to the Editor” I wrote to the Appleton Post Crescent website.  I was mildly disturbed by how they prioritized their stories online.  As you’ll see,  what unfolds is truly bizarre, weird and in my opinion, a little sketchy. Anyway, it…

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Let’s play a game!

NAME TWO GOVERNORS WITH THESE QUALITIES OR HISTORY 1. A bully 2. Former staff with legal problems or convictions 3. Believes he is of presidential caliber 4. Maintains he knows nothing of staff’s bad judgment or crimes 5. Hates unions 6. Enjoys fund raising with 1% more than governing 7….

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The Progressive: What We’ve Learned from the Walker Leaks

The folks over at The Progressive have pointed out some strong parallels between Gov. Scott Walker and his New Jersey counterpart, Gov. Chris Christie. Among the parallels between Walker and Christie, both governors were micromanagers of their campaigns, staff, and messaging. Both focused not on serving the interests of citizens…

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