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Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’

Trailing in Polls, Hovde, Republicans Hope For ‘Change Election’

A close examination of the campaign strategies for Wisconsin's high-profile U.S. Senate race.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth
Milwaukee PBS Premieres New Documentary
Press Release

Milwaukee PBS Premieres New Documentary

A Hallowed Home for Heroes

Photo Gallery: Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive
Photo Gallery

Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive

52nd annual parade celebrates Black emancipation.

Birthplace of Republican Party Moving

Birthplace of Republican Party Moving

Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon moved to a new location, fueling anger by GOP leaders.

Republican Party of Milwaukee County Statement on Ripon Chamber of Commerce Moving of the Little White School House (Birthplace of GOP)
Milwaukee Walks: The Streets That Solomon Juneau Planned
Milwaukee Walks

The Streets That Solomon Juneau Planned

A walk through Juneautown mixes downtown high rises and a surprising number of sculptures.

City Hall: Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday
City Hall

Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday

Ald. Milele Coggs leads the charge for full city recognition after 2014 'halfway measure'.

Murphy’s Law: A Radical Republican Debate
Murphy’s Law

A Radical Republican Debate

Which of GOP candidates Kleefisch, Michels and Ramthun had most extreme views in debate?

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth
The Curious History of Cathedral Square

The Curious History of Cathedral Square

Over 180 years, rising from pig-filled mud-hole to Courthouse Square to a recreational hub of East Town.

Juneteenth Festivities Feature Many Events

Juneteenth Festivities Feature Many Events

It's the 50th anniversary of the first Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee.

Community invited to enjoy 50th annual Juneteenth festivities
Op Ed: Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis
Op Ed

Grogan’s Smear Campaign Against Davis

Her fear mongering ads in Court of Appeals race mislead voters about jurisprudence and the Constitution.

Do State Election Laws Need Reform?

Do State Election Laws Need Reform?

After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.

Op Ed: Three Myths About Unemployment
Op Ed

Three Myths About Unemployment

History has disproven them. Biden must reject them.

Op Ed: Remembering Mark Anthony Role
Op Ed

Remembering Mark Anthony Role

Late great Native American writer from Wisconsin leaves a legacy of thoughtful columns.

Is Janesville Trump Country?

Is Janesville Trump Country?

His Sunday speech there might suggest that. But past voting totals tell a different story.

Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough

Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough

The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.

City Streets: How a President’s Row Was Created
City Streets

How a President’s Row Was Created

The South Side has six consecutive streets named after presidents, all but one Republican.

Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex

Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex

City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.

Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time

Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time

Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.

Juneteenth Day flag will fly over city building this year
Press Release

Juneteenth Day flag will fly over city building this year

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis June 16, 2020

Op Ed: 100,000 Dead. And Still Rising
Op Ed

100,000 Dead. And Still Rising

And it didn’t have to happen.

Op Ed: The Republican Death Cult
Op Ed

The Republican Death Cult

Gather in polling places, gather in churches, and let 11 million die; the new GOP vision.

Op Ed: Yes, Billionaires Should Exist
Op Ed

Yes, Billionaires Should Exist

Beware of presidential candidates with all THE ANSWERS.