James Wigderson
Wigderson Library & Pub
Advice My Friends Could Use
I think I know you well enough to offer some unsolicited advice.
A Profile in Lacking Courage
Whatever regrets Hitt now expresses, they’re not nearly the regrets the rest of us have that our democracy depended on Hitt and others like him.
Sykes in the Wilderness
Sykes in the Wilderness Note: this first appeared in the February 8, 2024 "Life, Under Construction" newsletter. The Bulwark is losing one of its founders. Charlie Sykes will be...
Open Microphone Night
Note: this appeared in the "Life, Under Construction" newsletter on Monday, February 5, and in The Bulwark "Morning Shots" newsletter written by Charlie Sykes on February 6....
Ron Johnson for Vice President?
Will Donald Trump pick Senator Ron Johnson to be his running mate in 2024? [video width="576" height="1024"...
Life Under Construction
Because readers deserve more than a talking head with a partisan political agenda.
Happy New Year
New Year’s Eve and the two small benefits to mankind
Brewtown Blues
Surely there’s no reason to fear. The Mighty Counsell is here. We will get them next year! Just you wait and see. We’’ll win a World Series!
Life, Under Construction
Life, Under Construction, is a twice-weekly newsletter on politics, culture, travel, art, and personal observations.
Romney on Ryan’s Failure and Johnson’s Paranoia
Romney remembers the unsolicited advice he received from Ryan regarding the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Democracy on Trial
Maybe the voters were wrong in choosing someone who espoused her personal views so openly. But it was their choice, and they made it with their eyes wide open.
The Tale of Greyfriars Bobby
When Gray passed, Bobby remained at his owner’s graveside, only taking a break to eat at the local coffee shop.
NEWS
That’s me on WTMJ-AM
I will be on the Steve Scaffidi show on 620 WTMJ-AM on alternating Tuesdays starting February 27.
Open Microphone Night
Note: this appeared in the "Life, Under Construction" newsletter on Monday, February 5, and in The Bulwark "Morning...
Life Under Construction
Because readers deserve more than a talking head with a partisan political agenda.
Happy New Year
New Year’s Eve and the two small benefits to mankind
I did a thingy
The activists are so sheltered, they’ll never hear the truth that could set them free – because none of them want to escape the cage of their own making.
Life, Under Construction
Life, Under Construction, is a twice-weekly newsletter on politics, culture, travel, art, and personal observations.
CNN: Wisconsin sends an undeniable warning to the GOP
The trend of Republicans losing suburban votes began before Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Dan Kelly and Other Nonsense
I can’t speak about politics before the 20th Century in Wisconsin, but I can assure you Kelly was not the worst loser in the modern era.
Kevin McCarthy and Respect in the House
Did McCarthy expect that somehow some respect for tradition would cause every member of the House Republican caucus to vote for their leader when the time came? Did he think that he was dealing with honorable people who would make traditional demands in exchange for their support?