Archive of Past Eye on the Capitol Columns
- In Past Debates Over Refugees Our Leaders Appealed to Our Ideals, Not Our Fears (November 20, 2015)
- There are Two Golden Rules These Days, We are Heeding the Wrong One (November 10, 2015)
- Perinatal Hospice: Encountering and Comforting Infants and Families (July 13, 2015)
- Minimum Wage is Our Recognition of the Dignity of All Who Work (May 14, 2015)
- WCC Legislative Day Features Human Riches of the Church and State (March 17, 2015)
- Some Laws Say a Lot About Who We Are, What We Value (February 26, 2015)
- Issues in 2015 Call Us to Witness Our Commitment to the Principle of Solidarity (January 16, 2015)
- The Aspirations, Not the Credentials, of Immigrants Strengthen Our Nation (December 11, 2014)
- Message for November 4 Vote (October 24, 2014)
- Pew Survey Shows Interesting Views on Religion and Politics (September 29, 2014)
- Unaccompanied Minors At Our Border Provide Opportunity For Pro-Life Witness (August 1, 2014)
- Early Primary Means Voters Must Pay Attention Now (July 11, 2014)
- In Our Polarized Politics Can Catholics Narrow the Divide? (June 20, 2014)
- Voter ID Laws Do More Harm Than Good To Voters And Our State’s Legacy (May 23, 2014)
- Growing Latino Presence Makes Wisconsin More Diverse (April 11, 2014)
- Case for Raising the Minimum Wage for State’s Younger Workers is a Strong One (February 28, 2014)
- Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Offers Look at a Vibrant Church (February 7, 2014)
- The Wisconsin Senate Should Protect Human Rights and Religious Freedom (January 14, 2014)
- Must Christmas Spirit End With The Christmas Season? (January 3, 2014)
- Juvenile Justice Reform Long Overdue (November 15, 2013)
- New Interest in an Old Topic: Drawing Legislative Districts (October 11, 2013)
- Vouchers Provide Same Opportunities as Other Programs (September 9, 2013)
- Marquette Poll Suggests Support for Public Schools and Openness to Vouchers (July 9, 2013)
- Expanding Choice Programs Fosters Partnership in Education (May 6, 2013)
- Budget Hearings Offer Chance to Influence Policy (March 15, 2013)
- Prison Reform for Safer, Healthier Communities (February 1, 2013)
- Catholics Have Much to Offer in Debate Over Firearms Safety (January 18, 2013)
- In Years of Divisions, Catholics Can Model Civility and Listening to Each Other (August 31, 2012)
- Judges Who Serve on the Government Accountability Board Deserve Our Thanks (June 8, 2012)
- Will State Supreme Court Take Justice Brennan’s Advice? (March 23, 2012)
- Violation of Religious Liberty Cannot Stand (January 26, 2012)
- Recall Season Will Overlay Final Sessions of the Legislature (January 6, 2012)
- Human Beings are not Commodities (October 7, 2011)
- Contraception Mandate Endangers Religious Liberty and Women’s Health (September 23, 2011)
- We Celebrate Labor Day for Very Good Reasons (August 25, 2011)
- Recall-Loaded Summer Unlike Any Other (June 17, 2011)
- Conceal and Carry Proposal Is Popular, But Is It Necessary? (May 6, 2011)
- Here and In Other States, Catholic Conferences Lobby Legislators (April 8, 2011)
- The Common Good Must be Focal Point of Budget Debate (March 14, 2011)
- A Christmas Gift: Civility in Public Argument (December 13, 2010)
- New Governors Must Hit the Ground Running (November 18, 2010)
- Reject Attack Ads By Voting, Staying Involved After Election (October 22, 2010)
- What Level of Government is Best? Principle of Subsidiarity Can Help (October 1, 2010)
- November Winners May Control Legislature for More than 2 Years (August 26, 2010)
- How Much Government Do We Need? Catholic Thought Gives Nuanced Answer (August 5, 2010)
- Even in the “Off Season” Policy Making Goes On (July 9, 2010)
- Catholics Should be Example in 2010 Campaign (June 4, 2010)
- The Legislative Session Was a “Mixed Bag” (May 7, 2010)
- Catholics Paying More Attention to Environmental Issues (April 8, 2010)
- WCC Affirms Parents As Primary Educators of Children (March 5, 2010)
- Eye on the Capitol – State Senate Improves Access to Public Defender (February 3, 2010)
- Eye on the Capitol – Church Role in Policy Debates Protected by Constitution (January 1, 2010)
- Eye on the Capitol – Stupak Amendment Preserves (November 18, 2009)
- Eye on the Capitol – Making Serious Choices About Sex Education in Public Schools (November 6, 2009)
- Catholics on the Front Lines Make the Best Witnesses (October 9, 2009)
- Rulings on Religion Have Changed Much Over Time (August 28, 2009)
- Changes in the Economy Will Drive Demand for Health Care Reform (July 30, 2009)
- State Budget 2009: History in the Making (July 2, 2009)
- Budget Woes and Ripple Effects (May 8, 2009)
- In a Number of Ways, State Budget Can Help Women Choose Life (April 6, 2009)
- Want to be a Faithful Citizen? Attend A Hearing on the State Budget (March 9, 2009)
- One Day, Two Hearings, Same Story: Society Doesn’t Value Children (February 5, 2009)
- Support Women and Children, Not Abortion Clinics (January 23, 2009)
- 2009 Legislative Session: Pragmatic Approach is Good Politics (January 5, 2009)
- Themes of Catholic Teaching Relevant As Budget Woes Loom (November 21, 2008)
- Advocates of Embryonic Stem Cell Research Fumble Ethics, Morals (September 25, 2008)
- New Watchdog Board Takes Aim At Issue Ads (September 8, 2008)
- Election Season Provides Opportunity for “Faithful Citizenship” (July 10, 2008)
- The Right of Conscience Serves Us All (June 2, 2008)
- Racial Disparity on Drug Cases Deserves Attention (May 9, 2008)
- Income Inequality Undermines the Common Good (April 11, 2008)
- Women Better Served By Just Wages, Not Abortion (February 29, 2008)
- Catholic Schools Week: Helping Catholic Schools Light the Way (January 18, 2008)
- Window for Legislative Activity in 2008 is Small (January 9, 2008)
- Anti Trafficking Law Mertis Support (November 2, 2007)
- Preventing Abortions (September 21, 2007)
- Keeping Minimum Wage Just is Ongoing Responsibility (August 31, 2007)
- Summer Institute Offers Much to Involved Catholics (August 17, 2007)
- Both Parties Have Made Their Stand Now Comes The Hard Part (July 20, 2007)
- Farm Bil 2007: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (June 28, 2007)
- Bishops’ Principles for Health Care Reform Can Be Useful In Coming Debate (June 14, 2007)
- Common Good Not Served by Denying Bus Service to Catholic School Children (May 17, 2007)
- Does Policy Belong in the Budget? It Depends on Whether You Like the Policy (April 27, 2007)
- A Lifetime of Service in Catholic Education (March 30, 2007)
- Governor Holds Enormous Advantage in Budget Debates (March 16, 2007)
- Growing a Culture of Life (February 16, 2007)
- Questions for the Supreme Court Candidates (February 1, 2007)
- Welcoming the Unborn and the UnDocumented on the Anniversary of Roe V. Wade (January 18, 2007)
- Providing Health Care and Paying For It Falls to the Healthy (January 5, 2007)