We urge Shepherd readers to end the dysfunction on the state Supreme Court by casting a vote for Edward Fallone on April 2. Adding Fallone to the state’s highest court would begin to address the many

In the hotly contested race to represent Senate District 6, the Shepherd's endorsement goes...

Residents of southeastern Wisconsin can send strong message on Sept. 9 by voting for Marge Krupp in the Democratic primary. Krupp, a chemical engineer and businesswoman, has an impressive professional background and a solid progressive base that will serve her well in Congress.

The Shepherd endorses longtime public servant Peter Barca for the Kenosha-based 64th Assembly District. Barca represented this district with distinction between 1985 and 1993 before serving in Congress in the 1990s. As a legislator, Barca was viewed as someone with very high integrity.

The South Side of Milwaukee faces many critical issues that can be helped by progressive state legislation and an effective representative. That’s why the Shepherd endorses state Rep. Pedro Colon in the 8th District. He is currently a member of the Joint Finance Committee, and as a member of that powerful committee...

A few weeks ago, Nik asked me if he could refer to me as one of his heroes in his campaign literature. I was honored by the request. I have seen the brochure in which Nik uses my name and picure. I approve.

The 2008 election could alter our course, and Sen. Barack Obama is the one person who could transform that desire for change into real results. That’s why Obama has earned the endorsement of the Shepherd Express as the next president of the United States.

History proves innovation is swallowed by institution. It’s true of all entities that survive, whether corporate, governmental or religious. For government, it means eventual legislative and bureaucratic lethargy compounded by cynicism and apathy in the face of the status quo.