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No Country for Black Men
New study shows Wisconsin leads the nation in black incarceration, with a shockingly high rate. Why?
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Triumph of the Koch Brothers
An award-winning documentary and a new book both describe how public unions were crushed in Wisconsin.
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Ever-Changing City
Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
TED Conference in Milwaukee?
Make that TEDx, the growing spin-off for local conferences, which will have a Milwaukee event at Harambee in May.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Adam Carr, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Experts Avoid Alarm on Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Experts avoid exposing themselves and their children to these chemicals but don't have enough evidence for public warnings.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Make Way for Wisconsin’s Largest Building!
Plan for new NML building has been expanded to make it the state's largest building.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Terrible Town for Taxis
How a city permit system enabled a cartel to dominate the taxicab business, stifling competition and providing poor service.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Hoarder’s World
From vintage collectables to bizarrely charming junk, this Third Ward shop has something for everyone.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Joe Horning
City Nonprofits Avoid Residency Debate
One community leader castigates non-profits for not taking a stand on state proposal to end city residency requirement.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Peace Rally to Combat Crime
Rally special guest Ice T didn't show up as planned, but Mayor Barrett and Ald Hines spoke to the gathering.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by LouRawls Burnett, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
DNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
State lags behind Minnesota in testing lakes & rivers for chemicals that hurt reproduction and could cause diabetes, cancer.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How Earth Day Turned America Green
Exactly 43 years ago, the first Earth Day, founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, launched a national movement.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Bill Christofferson
