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Your Right to Know: No private email accounts for public business

Jul. 6, 2021

In Wisconsin, it’s perfectly legal for government officials to use their personal emails to do government work — even though a government entity may not have the ability to access personal accounts that can be used to hide conversations from the public.

In the latest "Your Right to Know" column for the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, Tom Kamenick argues that to remove barriers to public accountability and improve the efficiency of government operations, the legislature should prohibit the use of personal email accounts for government business at the state and local level.

In Door County, luxury and tourism leave little room for affordable workforce housing

Jul. 6, 2021

In a community funded by tourism and affluence, much of Door County’s year-round and seasonal workforce is struggling to live comfortably.

Pierce County Journal adds Melissa Thorud to reporting staff

Jul. 3, 2021

Melissa Thorud is the Pierce County Journal's newest reporter, the Ellsworth newspaper announced Thursday.

A 2021 UW-River Falls graduate, Thorud earned her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in political science. While in college, Thorud reported for the Student Voice and served as editor of the newspaper for two years.

Jason Joyce leaves Cap Times to become Isthmus publisher

Jul. 2, 2021

After eight years with The Cap Times, city editor Jason Joyce is leaving to become publisher of another Madison newspaper, Isthmus.

The move marks Joyce's return to the newspaper where he served as digital media director for nearly 15 years before joining The Cap Times in 2013 as news editor.

Joyce joins the Isthmus just as it returns to print after a hiatus of more than a year. In March 2020, the independent alt-weekly shut down indefinitely due to the pandemic. Five months later, it announced it would become a nonprofit news organization, rolling out a new membership program.

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Watch: Wisconsin Civics Games editorial contest awards ceremony

Jul. 1, 2021

Watch a replay of the virtual awards ceremony announcing the winners of the 2021 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.

Use First Amendment to bridge partisan divide

Jul. 1, 2021

Rather than be used to divide, the First Amendment can be used as a way to build a bridge to connect both sides of the aisle. It’s okay to have steadfast beliefs on issues, but we all must be willing to listen with open ears.

First Amendment freedoms have never been more important

Jul. 1, 2021

Never have I thought about the First Amendment more, in my 15 years of life, than this past year. Much has happened in this country.

Don’t take the First Amendment for granted

Jul. 1, 2021

I believe citizens of the United States do not realize how different our country would be without our freedoms and democracy. We have had this amendment for so long that it is hard to think about what our country would be like without it. We need to stop taking it for granted, though.

Misinformation crisis threatens First Amendment freedoms

Jul. 1, 2021

The newest and scariest challenge that free speech in the United States has faced is the battle against misformation. It’s a crisis that threatens the freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment.

Can you imagine life without the First Amendment?

Jul. 1, 2021

Can you imagine life without the First Amendment? If I were not allowed to speak about my beliefs, then I would not be writing this letter. Freedom of speech is essential; without it, even some of the simplest things would be restricted.