Opinion

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Take it easy on the drinking, Madison

GOP should take fresh look at enviornmental policy

There is something curious about the current field of Republican presidential candidates. They're all about the same. Sure, there is a woman, an African-American and a couple of Mormons. But in general, they all favor lower taxes, fewer regulations, and repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately, another commonality among the candidates is opposition to legislation for protecting the environment. Republicans do not need to become raging environmentalists to help our nation or our planet. Going to either extreme of environmentalism — ignoring the environment or focusing solely on the environment — has its disadvantages. Focusing solely on the environment by passing more and more regulations stifles economic growth, something that would be devastating to our country at the moment. Furthermore, many businesses can easily avoid regulations by leaving the country. However, ignoring the environment runs the risk of ruining our drinking water and clean air.

New housing law hurts students

Nothing wrong with graduating in church

Last Week, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the graduation of Brookfield East and Brookfield Central held at Elmbrook Church did not violate any laws. The panel reasoned that the ceremony did not contain any religious content, so the public school did not endorse religion of any kind. The issue started back in 2000 when Brookfield Central's senior class officers suggested that their graduation be moved from the stuffy gymnasium to Elmbrook Church. The students' vote passed and was approved by superintendent Matt Gibson. All hell broke loose after that.

Diversity issues exist before admissions

The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board weighs in on a new report claiming UW-Madison discriminates against whites and Asians in admissions.

Gun law creates unsafe campus

The Daily Cardinal editorial board has serious concerns with Wisconsin's new concealed carry law.

New concealed carry law a danger to city

Canceling smog regulation hurts all

President's speech more important than football

Students must act to prevent sexual assault

Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE) continually finds that the majority of students come to UW-Madison believing rape is something that only happens in the middle of the night when no one is around.

Labor's public relations problems grow in poor economy

On the day after Labor Day, it is important to look at the tumultuous state of the labor movement. Back in the day, labor unions helped organize workers in order to get employers to create safer workplaces. Unions helped push wages up to a fair level and solidify work rules that keep workers healthy and safe.

Feingold's influence as important as ever

Opportunities abound at UW, but don't take on too much

West continues to fail to bring change in the Middle East

New UW System reforms will benefit universities

Women's studies will reduce gender gaps

What would happen if every student on campus were required to take a course in the department of Gender and Women's Studies? Would students brush the class aside like any other breadth credit or take the valuable information it offers seriously?

Fact distortion harms debate

Outcome of Chicago election important to Midwest's future

FYI: Governor Walker is not Hitler

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