Thank you, Joe. We'll be launching a website to highlight and give context to racial issues in Madison, which Paul Fanlund wrote about in this column: http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/paul_fanlund/paul-fanlund-on-racial-disparities-a-top-goal-is-to/article_514a1f4a-5124-5fbd-9e3…

Jessie Opoien
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Jessie Opoien is the Capital Times' opinion editor. She joined the Cap Times in 2013, covering state government and politics for the bulk of her time as a reporter. She has also covered music, culture and education in Madison and Oshkosh.
Join Cap Times opinion editor Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
A bipartisan task force led by State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski has sound recommendations and Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget has strong ideas, too. It’s crucial for Wisconsin to follow up to keep tens of thousands of seniors out of poverty in coming years.
Join Cap Times opinion editor Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
Join Cap Times opinion editor Jessie Opoien for Wedge Issues, a podcast catching you up with the elected officials, strategists, analysts and power players of state government and politics in Wisconsin.
"With any luck, the effort in his forthcoming budget proposal will move the conversation forward enough to make medicinal use, decriminalization and expungement tangible ideas for the future."
As the largest employer in the world, the U.S. Defense Department sets a powerful example for organizations everywhere, so President Biden’s reversal of Donald Trump’s ban can open doors for transgender people well outside the armed services.
Twelve years ago at his inauguration, Obama drew on George Washington’s speech to troops about to cross the Delaware River to inspire people to pull together for the benefit of America. We need that same spirit now.
I used to believe that most of us fundamentally want the same things for this country and just disagreed on how to get them. After a mob overran the U.S. Capitol incited by many of the country’s highest elected leaders, I am not sure of that at all.
With apologies to children’s book author Laura Numeroff, a brief tale of how one thing leads to another, and where there’s no such thing as “humoring him for this little bit” when we’re talking about Donald Trump.
We all know there’s no magical switch that flips when the ball drops at midnight and we change our calendars to 2021. But there’s magic to be found in our memories of better times — auld lang syne — and in the hope that the new year will grant us an opportunity to create new ones.

Jessie Opoien commented on 'Together Apart' only the latest effort to discuss race relations in Madison

Jessie Opoien commented on Is the media too focused on women's drinking habits?
You're right, Steve, that should read that one UW woman had more alcohol in her system and one was near the same amount.

Jessie Opoien commented on Your guide to winter bike commuting in Madison
Thanks for the tip, Robbie!
Jessie Opoien commented on John Lehman unsurprised by margin in primary win, ready to support Mary Burke
Thanks for catching that — should've said Lawton was the first woman elected to the post in Wisconsin. Updated now.