Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC
But city faces wide-open competition for 2024 convention. What is the new pitch?
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC
But some aren't happy the city must bid for convention in the first place.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneHow Much Did DNC Cost Milwaukee?
Audit pending. Officials hope all security costs of convention are reimbursed by federal government.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGet Your DNC Memorabilia
Bobbleheads and buttons from the convention that wasn't.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWill Biden’s DNC Snub Hurt Him In State?
Republicans gleeful. Is Biden's blowoff of Milwaukee convention Hillary-like or smartly strategic?
Aug 24th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyActivist Coalition Holds Largest March of DNC
But tensions nearly boiled over when counter-protesters disrupted the demonstration.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Ethan DuranLast Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee
Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWith DNC as Backdrop, A Discussion of Black Liberation
Young students and artists talk about racism, police and education.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan DuranSuburban Protesters March From Tosa to DNC
Break the Silence in the Burbs has been protesting police brutality and killings since June.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan DuranWith A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC
Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin
Politicians, rural issues in other states included in meeting, Dairy State ignored.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerPop-Up Poetry Protest Performs Downtown
Timed for Democratic convention, local poets declaimed the “State of the Union in Stanzas.”
Aug 19th, 2020 by Ethan DuranEric Trump Comes to Town
Speaks to MPD members about defunding police. ‘Guys, it’s fundamentally crazy.'
Aug 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioLocal Activists Plan DNC Demonstration
They've been holding "banner drops" to support families of victims of police killings.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene12 Takeaways on DNC Day One
Milwaukee was all but invisible. The format rocked, but Michelle disappointed.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyGwen Moore Gives 90 Second Convention Speech
Moore, first Wisconsin politician to speak, delivers high-energy speech.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDemocrats Underscore Long Road Ahead in Fight for Racial Justice
Mayor Muriel Bowser, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Floyd family call for reflection and reckoning in convention segment “We the People Demand Racial Justice”
Aug 17th, 2020 by 2020 Democratic National ConventionDNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUniting America Monday Night’s Theme is “We the People”
Monday Night’s Theme is “We the People”
Aug 17th, 2020 by 2020 Democratic National ConventionMCTS Announces Detours Ahead of the DNC
Service Delays Expected Saturday, August 15 at 6 p.m. through Friday, August 21 Midday
Aug 14th, 2020 by Milwaukee County Transit SystemVISIT Milwaukee launches virtual tour of Milwaukee in advance of DNC
30 videos narrated by community members allow visitors to explore the city from home
Aug 13th, 2020 by VISIT MilwaukeeDemocrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene“Uniting America”
Convention Committee Unveils Official Commemorative Credential, which highlights the vibrant history and spirit of Milwaukee
Aug 11th, 2020 by 2020 Democratic National ConventionDNC-Timed Art Installation Covers Downtown
Work by local artists highlights democracy for convention, though delegates won't attend.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene