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Scott Walker is a columnist for the Washington Times. He was the 45th governor of Wisconsin and launched a bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. He lives in Milwaukee and is the proud owner of a 2003 Harley Davidson Road King. He can be reached at swalker@washingtontimes.com.

Columns by Scott Walker

Angry Democrats illustration generated by ChatGPT for The Washington Times

Jay Jones texts show folly of public figures letting loose

Messages on private text chains have driven several news stories over the past few weeks.

October 16, 2025

Protesters set fires at the 3rd Precinct of the Minneapolis Police Department, Thursday, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. Violent protests over the death of George Floyd, the black man who died in police custody, broke out in Minneapolis for a third straight night. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Charlie Kirk and George Floyd: A lesson in violence response

Charlie Kirk would have been 32 years old on Oct. 14. Ironically, his birthday is the same as George Floyd's.

October 9, 2025

Republican Jack Ciattarelli responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Democrat Mikie Sherrill, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New Jersey, Virginia gubernatorial races provide insight into 2026 midterms

Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will send a clear message next month when they elect a new governor in each state. The results will provide a preview of what to expect in the 2026 midterm elections.

October 2, 2025

Public assistance work requirements illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Democrats infantilize able-bodied adults at taxpayers’ expense

Radicals in Washington are trying to revoke the new employment requirements for able-bodied, working-age adults.

September 25, 2025

A makeshift memorial grows in size at the Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college last Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of the organization, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Charlie Kirk died as he lived: Free

Thousands of us gathered Tuesday night in Waukesha, Wisconsin, as part of a vigil for Charlie Kirk.

September 18, 2025

Charlie Kirk speaks at Texas A&M University as part of Turning Point USA's American Comeback Tour on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP, File)

Mourning Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk was a great American. He was passionate about his faith, family and freedom. Although his death is tragic, his legacy will live on; it must live on.

September 11, 2025

Protecting free speech in the world illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Western civilization faces London’s free speech disaster

London is falling. Soon, it will be the rest of the United Kingdom. After that, it could be the rest of Western civilization. It is time for us all to wake up and take action before it is too late.

September 4, 2025

Cracker Barrel steps in it

Go woke, go broke: The sequel.

August 28, 2025

President Ronald Reagan and the Cold War with Russia illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

With Russia, Trump takes a page from the Reagan playbook

Peace through strength works.

August 21, 2025

Illustration on Republicans' emphasis on national economic improvement while campaigning for the midterm elections by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

How Republicans can win the midterms

President Trump recently completed the most successful first six months of any term in history.

August 14, 2025

Students with the Gaza solidarity encampment block the entrance of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University after taking over it on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. Dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building as part of a pro-Palestinian protest will have their criminal charges dropped, prosecutors said. (Marco Postigo Storel via AP) ** FILE **

With conservatives winning arguments, the left resorts to chaos

When radicals lose an argument, they try to silence the opposition.

August 7, 2025

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, along with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, center, and state economic development director Missy Hughes, makes a pitch for his paid family leave proposal following a tour of scissors-maker Fiskars Group in Middleton, Wis., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Open gubernatorial race in Wisconsin gives promise to conservatives

The race for governor in the most important swing state in the country is wide open.

July 31, 2025

Protecting Our Children Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Too much processed food, too little exercise ruin our children’s health

We are failing our children when it comes to health care.

July 24, 2025

Love and service for the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Boyhood trip to Washington instilled love of country

Forty years ago this week, I made my first trip to Washington.

July 17, 2025

Patriotism and pride in the United States of America illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Radical left campaigns and failed education system fuel generational divide over patriotism

When I was growing up, our family flew the American flag in front of our house.

July 10, 2025

Teaching Civics Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Make American civics courses mandatory in schools

We must remind our fellow Americans why we are a great nation.

July 3, 2025

Illustration on the liberal viewpoint by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Liberals want Americans to depend on government

As conservatives, we believe in common-sense policies that protect the individual and family.

June 26, 2025

Illustration on the Left's protests against Trump by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Liberal protests against Trump alienate the mainstream

The protests against President Trump will backfire on liberals.

June 19, 2025

California sinking from failures illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

California’s failures on homelessness, drugs and crime show it’s time for real change

It is time for California to become more like America again.

June 12, 2025

Illustration on veterans by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

We live in the land of the free because of the brave

The most impactful part of my first visit to Washington was walking past the tributes to our fallen heroes.

June 5, 2025