Stan Milam: Deterrence doesn’t work on drunken drivers

Multiple DUI convictions demonstrate that laws imposing tougher penalties do not deter drunken driving. It is encouraging to hear Sen. Alberta Darling report that treatment, diversion programs and other alternatives are being expanded. They provide a possible cure to the root cause of drunken driving.

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Lena C. Taylor: Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

Lincoln announced, on September 22, 1862, that if the rebels did not end the fighting and rejoin the Union by January 1, 1863, all slaves in the rebellious states would be freed as punishment. The Confederacy did not rejoin the Union and that is how we got the second Emancipation Proclamation.

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TUE News Summary: Federal judge tosses lame-duck lawsuit; Evers’ Caregivers Task Force begins its work

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers **************************************** Oct. 9: Midwest Polling Summit An array of top pollsters and public opinion researchers will highlight WisPolitics.com’s inaugural Midwest Polling Summit at The Madison Club on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The all-afternoon event is an opportunity to see top experts talk about the issues and trends

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Stan Milam: Deterrence doesn’t work on drunken drivers

Multiple DUI convictions demonstrate that laws imposing tougher penalties do not deter drunken driving. It is encouraging to hear Sen. Alberta Darling report that treatment, diversion programs and other alternatives are being expanded. They provide a possible cure to the root cause of drunken driving.

Read More »

Lena C. Taylor: Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

Lincoln announced, on September 22, 1862, that if the rebels did not end the fighting and rejoin the Union by January 1, 1863, all slaves in the rebellious states would be freed as punishment. The Confederacy did not rejoin the Union and that is how we got the second Emancipation Proclamation.

Read More »