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Paul Fanlund

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Publisher and Columnist at @CapTimes. #CapTimesIdeaFest

 Madison, Wis.
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Joined September 2008
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Trying to answer what seems an unanswerable question. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Why Donald Trump’s supporters tolerate his lies

Opinion | Why Donald Trump’s supporters tolerate his lies

The ex-president lies more recklessly than ever, but some Trump backers see that not as a flaw, but a feature of a real-life superhero.

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Noting what is apparently a big-time trend in Madison. @fanlund @preZBiz captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Gen Z is choosing Madison in surprisingly large numbers

Opinion | Gen Z is choosing Madison in surprisingly large numbers

Twentysomethings are coming here to Wisconsin for good jobs, livability and affordability. The trend is gaining steam and it’s something to celebrate.

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How the Wisconsin court seat was won. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Ben Wikler and the ‘industrial strength’ campaign that won

Opinion | Ben Wikler and the ‘industrial strength’ campaign that won

State Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler reflects on Janet Protasiewicz’s monumental victory and the money it took to do it.

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I obviously do no think this is hyperbole. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | A one-time chance to save Wisconsin democracy

Opinion | A one-time chance to save Wisconsin democracy

The April 4 election could be the last chance for years for progressives to rebalance the Wisconsin Supreme Court and curb Republican power-mongering.

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Some thoughts on a great leader. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Rebecca Blank’s unique blend of intellect, grace and empathy

Opinion | Rebecca Blank’s unique blend of intellect, grace and empathy

The deceased former UW-Madison chancellor had a huge and successful impact on the university, driven by a rare blend of virtues.

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An interesting approach.... captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…

Opinion | Breaking far-right talk radio’s hold over rural Wisconsin

Tech entrepreneur Sage Weil and talk show host Mike Crute have created Civic Media, a group of hyperlocal, nonpartisan radio stations.

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Some context for this election in Wisconsin. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…

Opinion | As the election nears, Wisconsin faces three political realities

Continued gridlock is the best-case scenario for Democrats like Tony Evers facing a gerrymandered Legislature and unfavorable political winds.

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Appeal from a boomer. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Please, young people, shock us with massive turnout

Opinion | Please, young people, shock us with massive turnout

We need a wave of young voters passionate about climate change and reproductive rights among other issues to repel Republicans Ron Johnson and Tim Michels.

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My take on a new book on how Jan. 6 has roots after the Civil War. BY noted historian Jeremi Suri. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Historian Jeremi Suri links Jan. 6 to the American Civil War

Opinion | Historian Jeremi Suri links Jan. 6 to the American Civil War

In his new book, the former University of Wisconsin-Madison professor convincingly compares the Reconstruction era with today’s toxic political climate.

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My last pitch for a bit of your time.captimes.com/events/cap-time…

Cap Times Idea Fest’s closing weekend is not to be missed

Jamie Raskin, Jocelyn Benson, Robert Samuels, Barbara McQuade and David Maraniss are just some of those you can see at UW-Madison Sept. 16-17.

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Cap Times Idea Fest actually has 24 parts. I discuss of them all here. Please come! captimes.com/events/the-cap-…
From politics to food, Cap Times Idea Fest packed with two dozen sessions

From politics to food, Cap Times Idea Fest packed with two dozen sessions

Whether your interest is politics, racial justice, health, sports, lifestyle or issues affecting Wisconsin, our signature event has something for everyone.

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This session at Cap Times Idea Fest will be epic. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Paul Fanlund | Not to be missed — Carl Bernstein with David Maraniss

Paul Fanlund | Not to be missed — Carl Bernstein with David Maraniss

You’re invited to an intimate conversation with two legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and authors, with proceeds supporting local journalism.

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Bracing for the onslaught of negative ads against Mandela Barnes. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…

Opinion | Brace for the smear campaign aimed at Mandela Barnes

Free-flowing Republican money will try to distort Ron Johnson’s Democratic foe as some sort of dangerous extremist. Here’s how he, and you, should respond.

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The latest biography by our noted local author. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Athletic prowess, racism are central themes in new Jim Thorpe book

Opinion | Athletic prowess, racism are central themes in new Jim Thorpe book

Author David Maraniss brilliantly relates how Thorpe, the finest multi-sport athlete of the 20th century, faced lifelong abuse as a Native American.

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Our big announcement of Idea Fest 2022. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Tickets on sale now for the most intriguing Cap Times Idea Fest yet

Tickets on sale now for the most intriguing Cap Times Idea Fest yet

Carl Bernstein and Jamie Raskin will be in Madison to headline our signature annual event, now in its sixth year, during the week of Sept. 12-17.

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Just the kind of person the Democratic Party needs. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Swing-district Democrat Ron Kind on why he’s leaving

Opinion | Swing-district Democrat Ron Kind on why he’s leaving

The southwestern Wisconsin congressman, whose district Donald Trump won twice, laments how Washington has changed and why this term, his 13th, is his last.

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This just in: People avoid news. No single factor. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | Some thoughts on why so many people avoid the news

Opinion | Some thoughts on why so many people avoid the news

A new study says about four in 10 Americans are eschewing most or all news coverage. Here are five observations about why that’s happening.

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You would expect something to change, but so far it hasn't. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…
Opinion | What Joe Biden and Democrats continue to get wrong

Opinion | What Joe Biden and Democrats continue to get wrong

A recent book by two New York Times reporters provides a behind-the-scenes account of the Trump-to-Biden era that illustrates why Democrats struggle.

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Opinion | Democrats need leaders capable of mobilizing the anger

Opinion | Democrats need leaders capable of mobilizing the anger

Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, the tepid, hand-wringing response by Joe Biden and other establishment Democrats just doesn’t cut it.

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Looking ahead to the fall. captimes.com/opinion/paul-fa…

Opinion | Ron Johnson, Joe McCarthy and Wisconsin’s fickle voters

How will the latest Jan. 6 revelations play out for Wisconsin’s Republican senator? History suggests our state’s voters are utterly unpredictable.

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