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The following is an excerpt from “Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy” by Larry Tye. For more information and to purchase, visit https://larrytye.com/books/ Also, see a WisPolitics.com interview with Tye below. … Senator Joe McCarthy’s college career
Gov. Tony Evers urged the public to embrace wearing masks as the Madison and Dane County health department announced masks will be required when people are around others in any enclosed building other than their own homes. The order —
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We’re hosting the next installment of our new virtual event series, Forum Friday, on Friday, July 17! In this webinar format, we discuss a timely research topic and invite notable guests and Forum members to join the conversation. While this doesn’t replace our in-person events, we hope this
We must affirm the centrality, importance, relevance, and need for Black studies programs and departments at colleges and universities.
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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson is dropping out as an at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention now that he’s interim president of the UW System. Thompson, who was appointed interim president June 19, was on the list of 52 delegates
Three Wisconsin energy companies are seeing over $20 million in loans to improve rural electric infrastructure in the state. The money comes from the USDA as part of a $1.6 billion package, the Electric Loan Program, to provide loans and
After a successful run at keeping down daily confirmed cases and making its way through its reopening plan, Dane County is now having to place new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread of COVID-19 just before the holiday weekend.
The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features a discussion with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the first African-American and Millennial to serve as the county’s top official. The podcast highlights the twin public health
Wisconsin’s delegation to the Republican National Convention in Florida next month includes newly minted UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson, former Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature’s top GOP leaders. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and
President Trump’s campaign has reserved $7.4 million on TV ads in Wisconsin between Labor Day and Election Day, according to Ad Age. Ad Age, which follows marketing and media, reported the buy is part of a $99.7 million buy across
State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called Donald Trump a “dangerously discredited threat to our well-being and our economy” and said November’s election was a fight for voters’ lives due to the president’s inaction on COVID-19. Their
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Monica Hall to serve as Jefferson County District Attorney. Hall is an assistant district attorney in Jefferson County and has been a prosecutor for almost fifteen years. In addition to handling all
Once examined more deeply, these statues and the white desire to defend them reveals a deeper truth about American racism which implicates more of us than just those flying the Confederate flag.
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“It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Jessi Ebben as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives. These are extremely tumultuous times where basic principles and values are being challenged. Principles are self evident natural laws with which successful leaders
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The following is an excerpt from “Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy” by Larry Tye. For more information and to purchase, visit https://larrytye.com/books/ Also, see a WisPolitics.com interview with Tye below. … Senator Joe McCarthy’s college career reportedly started with a white lie. He knew there was
Gov. Tony Evers urged the public to embrace wearing masks as the Madison and Dane County health department announced masks will be required when people are around others in any enclosed building other than their own homes. The order — the first one in the state — from Public Health
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We’re hosting the next installment of our new virtual event series, Forum Friday, on Friday, July 17! In this webinar format, we discuss a timely research topic and invite notable guests and Forum members to join the conversation. While this doesn’t replace our in-person events, we hope this can be a new way to keep you informed and
We must affirm the centrality, importance, relevance, and need for Black studies programs and departments at colleges and universities.
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Former Gov. Tommy Thompson is dropping out as an at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention now that he’s interim president of the UW System. Thompson, who was appointed interim president June 19, was on the list of 52 delegates and 49 alternates that the state GOP released to WisPolitics.com
Three Wisconsin energy companies are seeing over $20 million in loans to improve rural electric infrastructure in the state. The money comes from the USDA as part of a $1.6 billion package, the Electric Loan Program, to provide loans and loan guarantees to rural electric cooperatives and utilities in 21
After a successful run at keeping down daily confirmed cases and making its way through its reopening plan, Dane County is now having to place new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread of COVID-19 just before the holiday weekend. The new order takes effect this morning at 8 a.m.
The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features a discussion with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the first African-American and Millennial to serve as the county’s top official. The podcast highlights the twin public health crises of COVID-19 and racism, and how county officials are
Wisconsin’s delegation to the Republican National Convention in Florida next month includes newly minted UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson, former Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature’s top GOP leaders. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, state Sens. Dan Feyen, of Fond
President Trump’s campaign has reserved $7.4 million on TV ads in Wisconsin between Labor Day and Election Day, according to Ad Age. Ad Age, which follows marketing and media, reported the buy is part of a $99.7 million buy across six states, according to a project it’s been working on
State Rep. Jocasta Zamarripa and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called Donald Trump a “dangerously discredited threat to our well-being and our economy” and said November’s election was a fight for voters’ lives due to the president’s inaction on COVID-19. Their comments came on a call with reporters today. “Throughout [the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Monica Hall to serve as Jefferson County District Attorney. Hall is an assistant district attorney in Jefferson County and has been a prosecutor for almost fifteen years. In addition to handling all types of criminal cases, she is involved with the county’s
Once examined more deeply, these statues and the white desire to defend them reveals a deeper truth about American racism which implicates more of us than just those flying the Confederate flag.
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“It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Jessi Ebben as a candidate for the United States House of Representatives. These are extremely tumultuous times where basic principles and values are being challenged. Principles are self evident natural laws with which successful leaders align themselves. I know that Jessi is a young energetic, principled
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