Published Opinions

Given below are Tawsif Anam’s published articles in national, state, and local newspapers in the United States.

  1. Remember Steven Hermanson. The Dodgeville Chronicle. Published May 9, 2019.
  2. Don’t raise the gas tax to fix Wisconsin’s roads. The Capital Times. Published May 30, 2019.
  3. We must protect seniors and the unborn. The Capital Times. Published June 10, 2019.
  4. Rules of the road keep cyclists safe. Wisconsin State Journal. Published June 10, 2019.
  5. Senate Republicans’ transportation plan deserves consideration. The Capital Times. Published June 16, 2019.
  6. Fine bullies’ parents. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Published June 16, 2019.
  7. Protect the seniors, protect the unborn. The Dodgeville Chronicle. Published June 20, 2019.
  8. Respect and support public safety professionals. The Capital Times. June 26, 2019.
  9. Public schools should implement uniform policy. The Capital Times. July 11, 2019.
  10. School uniforms improve learning. Wisconsin State Journal. July 14, 2019.
  11. America must focus on space exploration. The Capital Times. July 28, 2019.
  12. We need safeguards to protect the elderly. The Dodgeville Chronicle. July 29, 2019.
  13. Plastic straw ban is a waste of time. Wisconsin State Journal. August 2, 2019.
  14. GOP could win veto-proof majority. The Capital Times. August 26, 2019.
  15. GOP could win veto-proof majority. The Dodgeville Chronicle. August 26, 2019.
  16. Primary won’t hurt Trump’s chances. Wisconsin State Journal. September 21, 2019.
  17. Donald Trump will win, regardless of primary. The Capital Times. September 24, 2019.
  18. Support life, oppose End-of-Life Options Act. The Capital Times. September 30, 2019.
  19. Climate strikes distract students. Wisconsin State Journal. September 30, 2019.
  20. Thank you, Chief Koval, for your service. The Capital Times. October 6, 2019.
  21. Climate strikes adversely affect children’s futures. The Capital Times. October 9, 2019.
  22. Cultural competence plays a vital role in health care. The Capital Times. October 25, 2019.
  23. Cultural competence key in health care. Wisconsin State Journal. October 27, 2019.
  24. Train doctors now for growing demand. The Capital Times. November 5, 2019.
  25. Time change causes problems. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 10, 2019.
  26. Cursive education has many benefits. Wisconsin State Journal. November 10, 2019.
  27. School must teach children to write in cursive. The Capital Times. November 11, 2019.
  28. I am proud to call myself an American. The Capital Times. January 10, 2020.
  29. Behavior at schools must be addressed. Wisconsin State Journal. January 21, 2020.
  30. Madison schools must adopt stringent disciplinary policy. The Capital Times. January 23, 2020.
  31. I applaud President Trump’s decision to speak at March for Life. Washington Examiner. January 29, 2020.
  32. Vt. lawmaker wants to put emojis on license plates. Reader reacts with a : ( The Boston Globe. January 30, 2019.
  33. Irreplaceable Phil. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 6, 2020.
  34. Coronavirus threat is real in Wisconsin. The Capital Times. February 9, 2020.
  35. Protests, rhetoric may put cops in danger. USA Today. February 11, 2020.
  36. Madison needs additional ambulances and paramedics. The Capital Times. February 14, 2020.
  37. Tax cuts are best use of surplus. Wisconsin State Journal. February 18, 2020.
  38. Hollywood Celebrities Won’t Help Dems Win in 2020. The Western Journal. February 21, 2020.
  39. Approve Wisconsin Republicans’ tax cut plan. The Capital Times. February 24, 2020.
  40. Retire daylight savings. The Washington Times. March 9, 2020.
  41. Threats cannot suppress freedom in America. The Capital Times. March 12, 2020.
  42. Mixed grades on U.S. coronavirus response: Readers sound off. USA Today. March 13, 2020.
  43. Coronavirus challenges hurt low-income families. The Capital Times. March 15, 2020.
  44. America must invest in telehealth. The Capital Times. March 22, 2020.
  45. There is a silver lining. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. March 22, 2020.
  46. Disappointed with colleges students who traveled for spring break. The Capital Times. April 12, 2020.
  47. The pandemic will cause lasting damage to children’s mental health. The Capital Times. April 29, 2020.
  48. Ensuring food security must be an ongoing effort. The Capital Times. May 16, 2020.
  49. Are face coverings the new accessory? The Capital Times. May 23, 2020.
  50. Trump is right to call for reopening of houses of worship. The Capital Times. June 4, 2020.
  51. Do not remove SROs from Madison schools. The Capital Times. June 18, 2020.
  52. UW must protect statues and historical texts. The Capital Times. July 10, 2020.
  53. Rising crime proves the need for strong police. The Capital Times. July 18, 2020.
  54. MMSD should open schools for in-person classes. The Capital Times. August 8, 2020.
  55. Leaders must restore safety in Madison, protect gun rights. The Capital Times. August 22, 2020.
  56. Law enforcement must restore order in Kenosha. Chicago Tribune. August 26, 2020.
  57. Trump supports law enforcement, no matter what Biden says. The Capital Times. August 30, 2020.
  58. First presidential debate featured a bully, zero civility and lots of chaos: Reader views. (fourth letter in the list). USA Today. October 1, 2020.
  59. Biden set a poor example. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. October 4, 2020.
  60. Disappointed about mask mandate extension. The Capital Times. October 11, 2020.
  61. New statewide order would destroy restaurant industry. The Capital Times. October 17, 2020.
  62. Please accept cash as method of payment. The Capital Times. November 12, 2020.
  63. Take action during Medicare open enrollment. The Capital Times. November 26, 2020.
  64. End the mask mandate immediately. The Capital Times. January 25, 2021.
  65. Continue to combat human trafficking. The Capital Times. February 5, 2021.
  66. Telehealth is the future of health care. The Capital Times. February 17, 2021.
  67. Pets should not be allowed in the White House. The Capital Times. April 7, 2021.
  68. A team effort. New York Daily News. April 17, 2021.
  69. Wisconsin colleges should not mandate COVID-19 vaccine. The Capital Times. April 23, 2021.
  70. Madison residents deserve safety. The Capital Times. August 1, 2021.
  71. I’m a Legal Immigrant – Here’s Why Biden’s Border Crisis Angers Me. The Western Journal. August 2, 2021.
  72. Allow Me, a Fellow Immigrant, to Terminate Schwarzenegger’s Disgusting Attacking on Freedom. The Western Journal. August 21, 2021.
  73. Biden Just Rolled a Live Grenade Into Nursing Homes Across America. The Western Journal. September 13, 2021.
  74. MMSD should focus on safety and education. The Capital Times. November 11, 2021.
  75. Wheel tax a burden on local drivers. The Capital Times. November 18, 2021.
  76. Rittenhouse trial was a reminder that facts matter. Chicago Tribune. November 21, 2021.
  77. Increase police to prevent crime. The Capital Times. December 1, 2021.
  78. Bring back school resource officers. The Capital Times. December 10, 2021.
  79. Dane County should end mask mandate now. The Capital Times. February 17, 2022.
  80. We need fossil fuels. The Capital Times. March 8, 2022.
  81. More use of Ice Age Trail is great news. The Capital Times. March 30, 2022.
  82. Do not remove standardized tests. The Capital Times. June 17, 2022.
  83. Raise awareness to fight elder abuse. The Capital Times. July 5, 2022.
  84. Beltline flex lanes are helpful. The Capital Times. August 4, 2022.
  85. Ban students from bringing cellphones to school. The Capital Times. September 10, 2022.
  86. Bring back cash option for Illinois tolls. Chicago Tribune. September 26, 2022.
  87. Dane County must combat fentanyl crisis. The Capital Times. October 1, 2022.
  88. Reject Democrats’ Efforts to Turn American Citizenship Into Another Handout. The Western Journal. November 26, 2022.
  89. Democrats’ Latest Move Is an Insult to All Hard-Working Legal Immigrants. The Western Journal. July 1, 2023.
  90. Provide body cameras to all Madison police officers. The Capital Times. August 29, 2023.
  91. No more mask mandates. The Capital Times. August 31, 2023.
  92. Repeal city and county wheel tax. The Capital Times. September 5, 2023.
  93. Inflation is severely limiting Americans’ freedom. Chicago Tribune. September 22, 2023.
  94. Despite challenges, college education is rewarding. La Crosse Tribune. October 14, 2023.
  95. Seniors deserve better. The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 16, 2023.
  96. Diversity opportunity. New York Daily News. October 24, 2023.
  97. Social Security boost not enough. The Capital Times. October 25, 2023.
  98. Rising health insurance costs cause suffering. The Capital Times. December 17, 2023.
  99. Madison needs more ethnic grocery stores. The Capital Times. December 22, 2023.
  100. Achieve peace in the new year. The Capital Times. December 28, 2023.
  101. Lawful immigration only. The Washington Times. December 29, 2023.
  102. The Issue: Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to Mexico for US border crisis talks. New York Post. December 29, 2023.
  103. Society must end homelessness. The Capital Times. January 23, 2024.
  104. Wisconsin voters ready to embrace Trump. The Capital Times. April 6, 2024.
  105. Trump’s “no tax on tips” a great idea. The Capital Times. June 17, 2024.
  106. Smart pick. New York Daily News. July 8, 2024.
  107. Drop box decision will harm electoral process. The Capital Times. July 9, 2024.
  108. The Issue: Former President Donald Trump chooses Sen. JD Vance to complete the Republican ticket. New York Post. July 18, 2024.
  109. Don’t cut library services. The Capital Times. July 30, 2024.
  110. Stronger Muslim ties. (seventh letter in the list). Chicago Tribune. April 4, 2025.
  111. Recruitment tool. (second letter in the list). New York Daily News. June 17 2025.
  112. Honoring soldiers in the Flag Day parade. (first letter in the list). New York Post. June 17, 2025.
  113. Celebrate service and encourage enlistment. (third letter in the list). The Washington Post. June 19, 2025.
  114. Dane County park fees should not be increased. The Capital Times. August 16, 2025.
  115. Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit. (third letter in the list). New York Post. August 18, 2025.
  116. Well played. (ninth letter in the list). New York Daily News. August 20, 2025.
  117. Trump giving us hope. (fifth letter in the list). Chicago Tribune. August 21, 2025.
  118. Bridging differences. (third letter in the list). New York Daily News. December 2, 2025.
  119. The Issue: The Affordable Care Act’s ongoing negative impact on health-care costs. (first letter in the list). December 2, 2025.
  120. The Issue: President Trump’s efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. (second letter in the list). December 31, 2025.
  121. Chance at democracy. (second letter in the list). Chicago Tribune. January 7, 2026.
  122. Liberated. (eighth letter in the list). New York Daily News. January 10, 2026.