Social Justice

Politics Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) takes questions by speakerphone from reporters on March 25 about the coronavirus outbreak, the "Safer at Home" order, and concerns about the upcoming April 7 election. (Courtesy: WisconsinEye)
Politics Vos Admits, ‘Obviously, What We’re Doing Now as a State Isn’t Working’

State Assembly Speaker indicates the Legislature could meet for the first time in more than six months, could support a COVID-19 relief bill.

UpNorthNews Staff October 28, 2020 4:50 pm CDT
Law and Policy Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) addresses the media at the Capitol Aug. 31 with other lawmakers, activists, and community organizers. The group was gathered to call out Republicans to act on the governor's package of police reform bills. That did not happen. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Law and Policy The Racial Disparities Task Force Created After Jacob Blake Shooting Is Finally Meeting This Week

Task force created as alternative to GOP-led Legislature meeting to pass Governor’s package of police reform bills.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren October 27, 2020 12:13 pm CDT
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Social Justice Cities Across Wisconsin Attempt Police Reform. Here’s How They’re Doing.

Where the march for social justice confronts the hurdles of forming new policy.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 7, 2020 3:57 pm CDT
Social Justice Systemic Racism Plagues Healthcare in Wisconsin. The Results Are Deadly for Black Patients
Social Justice Major WI Healthcare Provider: Racism Is a Public Health Crisis

Advocate Aurora calls it unconscionable, joins a growing trend of recognizing historic injustices and poor health outcomes.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 28, 2020 4:24 pm CDT
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Social Justice Kenosha Mayor Announces Listening Sessions to Address Black Residents’ Quality of Life

Mayor says Kenosha can’t “pretend like this is going to go away” on its own.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 14, 2020 3:50 pm CDT

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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) takes questions by speakerphone from reporters on March 25 about the coronavirus outbreak, the "Safer at Home" order, and concerns about the upcoming April 7 election. (Courtesy: WisconsinEye) Politics Vos Admits, ‘Obviously, What We’re Doing Now as a State Isn’t Working’
Drop boxes are designed to provide voters an alternative spot to deliver their absentee ballot, as opposed to traditional mail service. (Photo by Ethan Duran) Voting Do Not Put Your Absentee Ballot in the Mail If You Want Your Vote Counted
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at the Waukesha County Airport Saturday. During the rally, he continued to spread a lie that the medical field is overreporting and financially benefiting from COVID-19 deaths. Neither claim is true.(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Coronavirus Conspiracists Claim Wisconsin Overcounts COVID Deaths. If Anything, the Real Toll Is Higher.
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Social Justice Blake Shooting Amplifies What Kenosha’s Black Residents Have Long Known: Inequality Is Alive and Well

How decades of divestment, deindustrialization, and segregation have made Kenosha one of the worst places in the country for Black people to live.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 14, 2020 11:34 am CDT
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Social Justice After 100 Days in the Streets, Milwaukee Protest Leaders Have No Plans for Stopping

Activist says demonstrations will lead to systemic change: “This isn’t a negotiation.”

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 10, 2020 4:29 pm CDT