Defining a marriage can be the stuff of an epic novel, but state republican lawmakers are pushing to simplify matters in Wisconsin by validating only spousal arrangements made "between one man and one woman." While this sounds harmless on the surface, there's more to the proposed Defense of Marriage Act than meets the ear with a sound bite.  ...more

THE STATE OF TALK RADIO
WMCS-AM 1290's STATION MANAGER DON ROSETTE TALKS WITH WATCHDOGMILWAUKEE.COM
by John-David Morgan

When it comes to news media, Don Rosette's memory is like a bayou-country alligator trap, and there's much to remember of his 33-year career in radio. The 62-year-old WMCS-AM 1290 station manager has seen talk radio transform from journalistic news and information services to media dominated by shock jock entertainers, some who will stoop to racial and ethnic slurs to be provocative. ...more

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Onopa Brewery, 735 E. Center St., Saturday, February 5th, 9pm
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Featured Acts
FLOOR MODEL "More Throttle," the band's new 6-song CD of all originals is burning down that mountain pass in a t-bird convertable, keeping it fast and punchy with two wheels off the road. The band's influences include he Pixies, the Clash and the Replacements.
DJ STEVE HAWLEY of the band Codebreaker, also contributing editor to Watchdog. Codebreaker’s upcoming cd "Interceptor" is set for release in April 
WHITE HOT TIZZIES - Featuring Rob McCuen of Plasticland and Ron Turner, formerly of Vega$ 
GUIDO'S RACE CAR The anti-band band, featuring Scott Sloan, writer superb from the old Shep, just back into town from NM. Guido's Race Car is "Exactly what a guy girl punk duo is all about," says Sander Hicks of the NY City punk outfit White Collar Crime. Guido's added a drummer for this gig, name of Lane Klozier, and a bass player.

Walker Ducks Debate 
County Exec Once Again Puts Politics Over Policy
by Jim McGuigan

Scott Walker is a coward.

Last week County Executive Scott Walker refused to debate County Supervisor John Weishan who doesn’t agree with him on development of the land in the Park East corridor. Weishan wants to elevate the discussion to an honest debate about public policy. Instead, Walker held a campaign fundraiser to raise funds to make calls into the districts of Supervisors who don’t goosestep to his agenda. ...more

Walker announces for Gov 
Check out the Damage Report 

It's official. County Exec Scott Walker is running for governor. To celebrate the occasion, WatchdogMilwaukee.com presents our reader-friendly 2003-2004 Scott Walker Damage Report. Click here