This week marks the sixth anniversary of the United States’ invasion and occupation of Iraq. While they don’t create the headlines they used to, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are still costing us the lives and well-being of our soldiers and a huge sum of money that could be used more productively for peaceful ventures...

Few people have a solid grip on what, exactly, the Milwaukee city attorney does. But the office employs 64 people, has an annual budget of $7 million and provides legal advice and services for the city, the Milwaukee Public Schools, the police and fire departments...