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        Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

        Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

          Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday

          Viewpoint: Honoring our moms

          Viewpoint: Honoring our moms

          • Brent Tomberlin

          May is Mother’s Day month, and if we are honest, there are not enough days in the year in which to celebrate the influence moms have on our lives. Mother’s Day is a very recent holiday in historical terms. As the April showers turn into May flowers, we remember and honor the contribution of …

          The best 38 cartoons about the 2022 midterm elections

          The best 38 cartoons about the 2022 midterm elections

            America's top political cartoonists lampoon the 2022 midterm elections. 

            MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

            MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

              Oscar Fox is excited for another season of Badgers football in this week's Mendota Marsh.

              Bucky back to school

              Bucky goes back to school in this week's You Toon caption contest

                Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

                MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

                MENDOTA MARSH: Game Day

                  Oscar Fox is excited for another season of Badgers football in this week's Mendota Marsh.

                  Phil Hands: Teachers must compete with cellphones

                  Phil Hands: Teachers must compete with cellphones

                    A teachers dons a cellphone suit in the latest cartoon from Phil Hands. 

                    Phil Hands: Editorial Cartoon archive

                    Phil Hands: Editorial Cartoon archive

                      State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands looks back on some of his favorite editorial cartoons.

                      MENDOTA MARSH: Pajama day

                      MENDOTA MARSH: Pajama day

                        Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane discuss why beloved Madison restaurants are closing in this week's Mendota Marsh.

                        Library goes on trial, in John Deering's latest political cartoon

                        Library goes on trial, in John Deering's latest political cartoon

                          The Mendota Marsh collection

                          The Mendota Marsh collection

                            Get caught up with the Madison-based comic strip from the desk of State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands.

                            Editorials

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                            McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                            McDowell Democrats issue statement about border patrol in NC

                            "What we are seeing — far too often — is racialized, aggressive and even violent policing, regardless of immigration status. Being here without documentation is not a violent crime, and those who are undocumented should not be treated like violent criminals."

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                            In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                            Columnists

                            McDowell Tech president: ‘Right Where They Belong’ begins early

                            McDowell Tech president: ‘Right Where They Belong’ begins early

                            Exploration of career dreams in middle school can help students see possibilities earlier, make wiser choices, and begin shaping a straighter road toward a career with purpose.

                            How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            How do we find the line between striving and drifting? | The Ethical Life podcast

                            🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the ethics of ambition, exploring burnout, apathy and whether healthy goals require self-awareness, mentorship and meaningful connection to avoid imbalance.

                            Politicians are trying to control the press | New York Times

                            Politicians are trying to control the press | New York Times

                            The shadow of press repression is spreading around the world. In the past decade, the number of journalists detained and imprisoned has soared as governments seek tighter control over the media. What started as a crackdown first by dictatorships and then by illiberal democracies is expanding to onetime bastions of civil liberties.

                            Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran — it's at home | Kaitlyn Buss

                            Trump's biggest political battle isn't in Iran — it's at home | Kaitlyn Buss

                            Donald Trump has chosen to govern as a wartime president. But history shows that military strength abroad rarely saves a president who is losing control of the political battlefield at home.

                            Shopping

                            How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                            How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                            Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                            Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                            Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                            Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                            Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                            Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                            Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                            Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                            Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                            Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                            Letter writer remembers Old Fort teacher Sue Glovier as 'kind, considerate and respectful'

                            "I feel thankful and blessed to have crossed paths with this wonderful lady."

                            Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                            Letter to the editor: McDowell's noise ordinance not being enforced

                            Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.

                            Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                            Marion letter writer: We are facing 'nightmare' equivalent to early Nazi terrorism

                            "If you can read the reports from people experiencing the cruelty and evil in their community, and if you can see visual evidence and not feel the pain of others, something is wrong with you."

                            Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                            Letter to the editor: Marion resident suffering constant loud noise in neighborhood

                            Letters to the editor are the opinion of the writer.

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