51 results for author: Jennifer J. Dolan
Food equity starts with farmers markets
FoodShare, also known as SNAP, EBT, Quest card, and formerly known as Food Stamps, is one of the most effective government programs for lifting people out of poverty.
Being anti-science does not mean someone cares about animals
One issue I wrote to [Sen. Ron Johnson] about several years ago was inhumane and unnecessary cosmetic testing on animals. At the time, there was a bill proposed that would make cosmetic testing a thing of the past. The bill had nothing to do with medical testing, yet I received a response from Sen. Johnson that defended medical testing of animals.
Election coverage: One Thing
There is usually a question, or as I am calling it - One Thing - that voters ask that does not get answered by other media affiliates
Reflecting on the importance of voting rights on this MLK Day
This week has been a good week for me as Editor. Middle Wisconsin received several good stories; so many, in fact, that some are being held until next month
On the very triggering, but oh so important topic of diet
If I am eating something, I want to be in the moment. It gives my brain a chance to process what I am doing so that it is less likely for me to go overboard
Stop shedding crocodile tears over the death of BBB
In a move that should surprise no one, Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) refused to go along with the proposed $2 trillion Build Back Better (BBB) bill, and while I am not happy about how this undercuts President Biden’s climate agenda, I was never in agreement with the increases in the child tax credit.
The chaos of constant toxic competition must end
Honestly, there are times when I feel like I should self-censure and retreat into a reclusive existence for the sake of self-preservation.
What I am thankful for
This is the time of year when families gather and give thanks for the blessings in their life.
Taking none for the team
People like myself who have an autoimmune disease have some of the strongest immune systems, but it does not make us healthy.
Masks over ribbons
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that a pink ribbon is for breast cancer awareness.