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Same-sex couples were allowed to marry in Wisconsin in June after a court struck down the state's longstanding ban on gay marriage.

Ask Ms. Scientist: Antibiotic use in the livestock industry

Antibiotic use in the livestock industry greatly varies on the animal industry and the farm. Much of the controversy is over the use of subtherapeutic levels where antibiotics are not used for treating sick animals, but instead routinely given at low doses.

Walker, Senate Republicans split on right-to-work legislation

State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, announced yesterday he will look to address the “Right to Work for Less” bill during the next legislative session.

Afghanistan needs humanitarianism

Letter to the Editor: Nuclear expansion poses the greatest threat to security

Did you notice? Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel just announced plans to massively “upgrade” the US nuclear arsenal. It might have been swallowed by other breaking and ongoing news: ISIS and another beheading, Ebola, Ferguson, or the historic comet landing of Philae – at least one positive story. In addition to local news, stories in my own community of Hood River, Oregon include the transport of coal and construction of coal terminals, blast zone determination for oil trains, or the legacy of the Hanford nuclear production complex, which was part of the Manhattan Project.  

Crude oil export rates from the United States need to be accelerated

Ebola spread prevention needs to be an apolitical issue

Gov. Scott Walker announces precautionary Ebola plan

Gov. Scott Walker announced Friday precautions the state will take in the event of an Ebola outbreak in Wisconsin.

State will recognize previous same-sex marriages

All marriage licenses issued after U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb struck down Wisconsin’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in June, will be legally recognized, Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday.

Attorney general candidate responds to criticism after question on interracial marriage

Attorney general Brad Schimel came under fire for his response to a question on interracial marriage during the 1950s, in an Eye on Oshkosh segment early last month.

Gameday: Buckeyes threaten Spartans for top spot in the conference

1. No. 8 Michigan State (nine first-place votes), 139 points

Supreme Court gay marriage non-ruling brings Wisconsin forward

With the U.S. Supreme Court refusing to hear the seven same-sex marriage cases on their docket, the stays in each of the seven states were lifted, effectively legalizing gay marriage in Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, Indiana and Wisconsin. Ever since a Wisconsin constitutional amendment which stated, “Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid ... as  a marriage in this,” was approved by voters in 2006, gay marriage has been illegal in Wisconsin. This stood until 2014, when the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Gov. Scott Walker challenging the amendment. It was ruled that the ban was unconstitutional. The state appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, where Oct. 6 they denied review of the case. The right to marry is a fundamental right that has been denied to same-sex couples. Public opinion has shifted in Wisconsin, with 55 percent in favor of same-sex marriage, so the opinion that approved the amendment is not even relevant anymore. With the Supreme Court’s statement, Gov. Walker and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen are required to accept the circuit court’s decision. As progressivism has been an integral part of this state’s history, the decision only substantiates Wisconsin’s motto: forward. 

Supreme Court decision on gay marriage falls short

The United States Supreme Court took an odd step toward marriage equality Monday. Most were anticipating high court to pick up one of the five states’ cases over gay marriage bans. However, none of the cases from Indiana, Oklahoma, Virginia, Utah or Wisconsin were picked up by the court. This means that the appeals court rulings in those states, in favor of gay marriage, stand, effectively granting marriage equality to those states.

High court declines to hear same-sex marriage case, marriages may resume

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals Monday from Wisconsin and four other states, paving the way for the immediate issuance of same-sex marriage licenses both in Dane County and statewide.

The Capitol Profiles: Meet Earlie Wilson

“Nickel, dime, quarter, penny,

Column: Selig may not tug your heart strings, but still successful

In the hierarchy of the Big Three pro sports commissioners (maybe next time, NHL), everyone hates Roger Goodell and everyone loves Adam Silver.

Tragedy personified in ‘Forbidden Art’

It’s weirdly affecting; it demands silent reverence as much as invested conversation, walled in by stained, hardwood frames, images of sketches and figures telling a story of humanity during one of history’s greatest tragedies. The space closes in around the exhibit, fostering intimacy with the portraits and figures as one makes their way around the room. Plaques tell their stories, while glass encases two recreations in the center of the room. A scroll faces the front room, messages of remembrance and reaction scrawled across it.

Ranking a down Big Ten

The Big Ten hasn’t had the best three weeks in the nonconference season, with all teams going a combined 1-10 against Power 5 conferences. Of course, we now play the “Power rank the Big Ten” game, also known as “How embarrassing was your out-of-conference loss?”

Wisconsinites call for U.S. Supreme Court rulings

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals officially ruled Wednesday Wisconsin’s ban on same-sex marriage will stay in place until the U.S. Supreme Court makes a decision, according to the Associated Press.

State appeals same-sex marriage case to the U.S. Supreme Court

Wisconsin’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage could be the platform from which the U.S. Supreme Court rules on the issue for the entire nation, according state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen.