Keeping our Republic starts here in Wisconsin | Opinion

July 4, 2026 | Marge Bostlemann | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Writing on Independence Day, retired federal judges Paul Niemeyer and James Wynn reflect on the foundational promises of the Declaration of Independence and the ongoing effort required to maintain a self-governing republic. They emphasize that upholding the rule of law, protecting an independent judiciary, and encouraging active civic participation are essential to ensuring that the American experiment endures for another 250 years. . . .