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Republicans, Democrats Play Games With Third Parties on Wisconsin Ballot Access
Green Party, Kennedy, West all receiving help or opposition, depending on circumstance.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Henry RedmanDOJ Lawyers Say Dean Phillips Waited Too Long To Appear on Presidential Ballot
Phillips wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic Party abused its power by keeping him off the ballot.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Rich KremerWI Secretary of State Calls for Removing Election Commissioner Robert Spindell
Spindell admitted serving as fake elector and also celebrated voter suppression.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Henry Redman‘We’re Not Going Anywhere,’ Jewish Leaders Say
Antisemitic incidents in state up 459% since 2015, but Jewish community remains strong.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Gaby VinickThe Crazed Genius of Jerry Lee Lewis
The one and only left behind some great songs including one that could be this city's anthem.
Nov 8th, 2022 by John SiegerTRAP Therapy Uses Music As a Gateway to Therapy
Milwaukee organization uses Hip-Hop and R&B to help people discuss mental health.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Jonah BeleckisWho Is Conducting Gableman’s Investigation?
Private lawyer and partisan group heavily involved in taxpayer funded election probe.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Matt MencariniHold Wisconsin’s Fraudulent Electors Accountable
10 Republicans tried to cast Wisconsin's electoral votes for former President Donald Trump.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeffrey MandellMequon-Thiensville School Board Recall Fails
Despite heavy right wing spending against them, all four incumbents win easily.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Henry RedmanUilhlein Bankrolls Mequon-Thiensville Recall
Conservatives donate $50,000 to effort to take over school board.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Henry RedmanRepublicans Again Attack Facebook-Funded Grants
Conservative groups sue Racine officials. Previous court rulings upheld grants to support elections.
Aug 29th, 2021 by Corri HessLet Students Help Change Schools
MPS, other systems should realize: it’s time for young people to lead the way.
Aug 22nd, 2021 by Dom PortisRepublicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn JohnsonHow Trump Lost Wisconsin
County-by-county analysis shows similar pattern of voting to 2016 — with key differences.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonElection Official Joins ‘Stop the Steal’ Rally
Republican WEC member Robert Spindell speaks at MAGA event, says there may have been fraud.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Henry RedmanSupreme Court Won’t Hear Lawsuit to Overturn Election
Petitioners had insufficient evidence to go before the court. And sought disenfranchisement of every Wisconsin voter.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Graham KilmerTrump Allies Sue To Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Suit would overturn results before recount even done and have Legislature choose electors.
Nov 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneRepublicans Cry Foul About Election
Ron Johnson, Robin Vos and Mark Belling get aboard the Trump crazy train.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin
A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGOP Election Commission Member Helped Green Party
Spindell helped Green Party find lawyer to challenge disqualification from state election ballot.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Henry RedmanState High Court Rejects Green Party Appeal
Party won’t be allowed on ballot, clerks can begin mailing absentee ballots.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonWisconsin Judge Denies Kanye West’s Bid to be on Presidential Ballot
His campaign could still appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonWI Supreme Court Could Delay Absentee Ballots
The court paused mailing to hear a suit to get the Green Party on the ballot.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonGreen Party Denied Ballot Access For Now
Bipartisan state Election Commission deadlocks on issue with nominating papers.
Aug 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneKanye West Booted From Wisconsin Ballot
Commission votes 5-1 to reject candidacy on basis West's filing was late. Legal challenge possible.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFormer Milwaukeean Running for Vice President
Angela Walker is VP nominee for Green Party, but might not get on Wisconsin ballot.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Staff Recommends Denying West’s Presidential Run
Nomination papers turned in several minutes late, staff note. State Elections Commission board votes on matter Thursday.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneChallenge To Green Party On State Ballot
Wrong address on nomination papers could disqualify party, which Democrats believe helped elect Trump, from presidential ballot.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonDoes Kanye West Live in Cody, Wyoming?
That’s what his state presidential nomination papers say. Is that a problem?
Aug 11th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinKanye West Nomination Papers Too Late?
His attorneys argue petitions turned in 14 seconds after 5 p.m. deadline are still legal, question state Elections Commission's clock
Aug 11th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonKanye West’s Nomination Papers Challenged
Complainants argue his nomination papers are filled with errors and were turned in late.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonBlack Elected Officials Slam GOP, Kanye West
Leaders from some of the highest offices in the area call it a disrespectful, cynical move.
Aug 6th, 2020 by Graham KilmerRepublican Attorney Files Kanye West’s Nomination Papers
Attorney Lane Ruhland is also currently representing the Trump campaign.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonIndependent Candidates for President File Paperwork
Aug 4th, 2020 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
2020 Presidential Bobbleheads Featuring Trump, Biden and Kanye Unveiled
Jul 17th, 2020 by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Kanye West
By Kevin Krekling On his new album Late Registration, Kanye West proclaims “I think I died in that accident, ‘cause this must be heaven.” Boy, is he right. Ever since the release of his monster debut The College Dropout, Kanye has been everywhere. He went from the Grammy’s to Hurricane Katrina benefits and, most importantly, the top of the hip-hop world. His beats are going for about $75,000 a song and a 16-bar verse might cost you more. Is he worth it? If Late Registration is any proof, the answer is a resounding yes. Knowing that it would be impossible (and boring) to make a College Dropout Vol. 2, Kanye ditches the “old soul sped-up sample” style he perfected and moves on. In an attempt to tackle some new sounds and genres, West enlists Grammy-award winning (and completely non hip-hop) Jon Brion to serve as co-producer for the album. A risky move indeed, but the gamble pays off. The result is the best hip-hop album of the year (although 2005 was a very weak year for hip-hop) and also the most imaginative. From the syrup-sippin’ Dirty South anthem “Drive Slow,” to the baby mama-drama of “Gold Digger,” to the overdramatic, James Bond-sampling “Diamonds Are Forever,” the album is chocked full of excitement. Initially, some cuts don’t seem like they should work (who puts Maroon 5’s Adam Levine on a hip-hop song, anyways?), but they do. The one knock on West is his mic skills. Although his flow is thought provoking, funny (“she said she want diamonds, I took her to Ruby Tuesdays”), and creative, West doesn’t have the natural voice of a Biggie Smalls or Method Man, and sometimes the music suffers. On the album’s best song, “Gone,” his vocal shortcomings are magnified when he is simply overpowered by the verses of superior MC’s such as Cam’ron and Consequence. But those moments are few and far between, so it is not worth shutting the album off. Late Registration is not The College Dropout. In many ways, it’s better. VS
Oct 1st, 2005 by Vital Archives