Politics
Pandemic Reduced Black Vote, Study Finds
Study finds lack of polling places, fear of COVID-19 reduced April turnout of Black city voters by nearly 10%.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Dee J. Hall37 Different Kinds of Trump Rage
So many ways of blowing up that headline writers are challenged.
Jun 25th, 2020 by James RowenMail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained
Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioIs Less Testing for COVID-19 the Answer?
Trump says the rise in cases is due to more testing. What does the data show?
Jun 25th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonDNC Will Be Largely Virtual, Not At Fiserv Forum
Delegations urged not to travel to Milwaukee, convention moved to Wisconsin Center.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTommy Could Have Big Impact on UW
Will likely serve two years as UW System President. And could re-shape entire system.
Jun 24th, 2020 by John TorinusCan Palzewicz Win Race for Congress?
Democrat running in Republican leaning district long held by Jim Sensenbrenner.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner61% of State Residents Support Protests
And Biden now leads Trump by 8% in state, latest Marquette poll finds.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioIf Not Now, When?
Never has America been more poised for change. Do more. Say more. Keep the pressure on.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by George HintonCity’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?
Cops using Stingrays to intercept marchers’ cell phones? Ald. Kovac says city should “investigate the investigators.”
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerSpending on Police Up 30% Since 1986
Study shows municipal governments in state spending far more on policing today.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyThe Banality of State Sen. Luther Olsen
Retiring Republican moderate has rolled over repeatedly for the most extreme GOP ideas and politicians.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner