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Crunching the Numbers: How to Interpret Biden’s Milwaukee Performance
Despite population loss, organizers spur a boost in turnout.
DPW’s Black Caucus, Milwaukee Election Officials Tear Into Vos’ Voter Fraud Lies
DPW Black caucus chair: “When misleading ads, disparate legislative policies, and voter intimidation doesn’t work, they trot out voter fraud.”
Drowning in Absentee Ballots, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties Expect Results Early Wednesday
The expectations simply confirm what was already known: This election isn’t anything like past ones.
Biden’s Stark Closing Message in Milwaukee Shows a Recognition of Reality That Escapes Trump
Trump, who also held a campaign event in Wisconsin on Friday, plans to return to speak Monday night in Kenosha.
Black Milwaukee Voters Could Decide the Election
After an extreme drop in voter turnout in 2016, a new local group went right to work rebuilding energy and communicating urgency.
Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting at Miller Park and Fiserv Forum After Republican Threat
A GOP lawsuit and a conservative state Supreme Court could lead to ballots being challenged, thrown out.
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.”
Milwaukee’s Top Health Official Resigns Over ‘Limited’ Ability to Fight Pandemic
The health commissioner was about to be reappointed, but has taken a new position in Washington DC.
Milwaukee Bucks Refuse to Take the Court Over Racial Injustice, NBA Cancels Day’s Other Games
Decision made in the wake of the Jacob Blake police shooting and the white vigilante killing of two people last night.
Better Than Nothing, Milwaukee Still Got a Boost Other Cities Wish For
The DNC host city sees a smidgen of the anticipated impact, but the revenue is still welcome.
Milwaukee Convention Kicks Off with the Usual Welcoming Speeches and Themes—Just In a Different Way
Delegates miss an arena, but still get to be in ‘the Zoom where it happens.’
Quiet DNC Means Lost Opportunities for Milwaukee’s Working Class
No work. No pay. No chance to highlight economic inequalities and the ways collective power is making a difference in their city.
Here’s What’s Still Happening in Milwaukee for the DNC
The convention isn’t what it used to be, but there are still a few events planned for the host city.
Milwaukee Business Groups Try to Find Silver Lining in Smaller DNC
Despite the DNC being virtually canceled, the city should consider landing the event a feather in its cap.
Milwaukee’s Police Chief Demoted Over Handling of Officer-Involved Killing, BLM Protests
From tear gas and rubber bullet use to not firing a cop charged with murder, activists have had a laundry list of concerns about the chief.
Biden No Longer Attending Democratic Convention in Milwaukee Due to COVID-19
Biden and other guest speakers no longer to attend as organizers prioritize health, safety.
Milwaukee’s Federal Deployment Will Not Be Like Portland, Swears U.S. Attorney
The new description is at odds with President Trump’s announcement.
Milwaukee Police Want Thousands of Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas, and Smoke Grenades for Policing DNC
Items requested despite city officials ordering police to not use rubber bullets and as Trump plans to deploy uninvited federal forces.
AG Kaul Slams Trump’s Federal Deployment to Milwaukee as ‘Fascist’
The Attorney General says he will take ‘any appropriate legal action’ to stop excessive force such as that seen in Portland.
Trump Officially Orders Federal Agents to Milwaukee
Agents also heading to Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland.
Milwaukee Officials Not Pleased with Trump’s Threat to Send Troops to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Mayor says presence of federal agents would be “counterproductive.”
Milwaukee Police Chief Holds on to Job
Embattled chief is instead given directives to follow.
Milwaukee Protest Group Has Marched for 50 Days Straight. They Won’t Stop.
The People’s Revolution calls for justice wherever it needs to in the Milwaukee area.
Milwaukee Could Pass Mask Requirement Next Week
Masks would be compulsory indoors and outdoors, but there is no mechanism to enforce the outdoor requirement.
Evers to Jump-Start an I-94 Makeover in Milwaukee
GOP refused to fund reconstruction of the East-West corridor in 2017.
From Free Meals to a ‘Bank’: A Milwaukee Restaurant Becomes a Lifeline to Its Neighbors
The Tandem gave out food on its own, but was soon able to help other local restaurants in dire straits.
April’s Pandemic Election Suppressed Milwaukee’s Black Vote
Study finds poll closures — spurred by a lack of workers due to health concerns — directly led to a depressed turnout.
Milwaukee Schools End Police Contract
Unanimous decision a win for young activists.
Hundreds March to Get Police Out of Milwaukee Schools
School board votes Thursday night on MPD contract.