Emil Seidel, mayor of the City of Milwaukee from 1910 to 1912.
Seidel was the first Socialist mayor of a major U.S. city.
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Brower Waxes Anti-Capitalist In First Council Speech
New alderman makes his case for socialism in front of packed council chamber.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Milorganite Making People Sick?
Research suggests it’s laced with PFAS or forever chemicals.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Garden Homes Sees New Life Through Perseverance
Long-awaited project rehabilitating dilapidated homes in first-of-its-kind neighborhood.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Legislature Has First Socialist Caucus In 90 Years
Newly-elected representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy think they are just the first of new wave.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Johnson Carried 81% of City’s Wards
Sweeping victory in low-turnout election, lowest in an open race for Milwaukee mayor since 1900.
Apr 6th, 2022 by John D. Johnson
Should Barrett Worry About Reelection?
Another easy win seems certain. Which may not be so good for Milwaukee.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Requiem for the Commons
Mutilated Marcus Center grove is just one of county’s many public spaces threatened by actions leaving citizens out in the cold.
May 15th, 2019 by Virginia Small
Remembering Milwaukee’s Socialist Days
New book The Fall of Wisconsin, contrasts state’s progressives with Scott Walker era.
Jul 13th, 2018 by Dan Kaufman
Who Now Has Power Over Police Chief?
Common Council may regret stripping mayor’s power over Police-Fire director.
Jul 12th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
A Cottage of Curiosities
How old or who designed it is unknown; and why the peculiar shared wall?
Sep 8th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Dem Challenge for Panzer Seat
The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.
Aug 23rd, 2004 by Michael Horne
