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Politics & Poetry
Politicians and others try their hand at poetry in City Hall.
Nov 7th, 2012 by Grace FuhrElection Edition
Barack Obama wins a second term as President of the United States, Romney-Ryan comes up short in Wisconsin, and Tammy Baldwin makes history.
Nov 7th, 2012 by Dan ShaferThe Man From ALEC
Was Tommy Thompson a key figure in the rise of the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council?
Nov 5th, 2012 by Steve Schuster and Ricardo TorresDid Journal Sentinel Censor Story?
Conservative columnist Christian Schneider hides his erroneous story, hurting his -- and the paper’s -- credibility.
Nov 1st, 2012 by Bruce MurphyMarina Dimitrijevic’s Bay View Beauty
Traditional architecture meets Space Age vinyl in the 21st Century dwelling of the Milwaukee County board chair.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Michael HorneNew Voters Series, Part Four
Many young people will vote in their first presidential election this year. Mark Metcalf talked with three Wauwatosa East students who are doing just that.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Mark MetcalfWho’s Right in County Budget Battle?
County Board Chair Marina Dimitrijevic trashes Abele’s budget. But did she improve it?
Oct 30th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyCounty Board Junks Bus Fare Proposal
Proposal to kill transfers and cut fares suddenly lost its supporters.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneNew Voters Series, Part Three
Mark Metcalf talks with eight students from Milwaukee's Rufus King High School about voting in their first presidential election this year.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Mark MetcalfNew Voters Series, Part Two
At Milwaukee High School of the Arts, Mark Metcalf talks with four high school students who are eligible to vote in their very first presidential election.
Oct 25th, 2012 by Mark MetcalfRadical Surgery by Journal Sentinel
Its decision to end candidate endorsements is a huge change that could reshape the newspaper.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Bruce MurphyNew Voters Series, Part One
Many young people will cast their first votes for president this year, and today begins Mark Metcalf's series interviewing new voters. Today's guest, Alyssa Swan, will cast her first vote while studying abroad in Tasmania, Australia.
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Mark Metcalf