Stories tagged: "Voces de la Frontera"

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Politics Are Wisconsin’s Political Maps Unconstitutional? 3 Lawsuits Say Yes.

Two lawsuits make the same core argument, but ask for starkly different solutions from different jurists—the conservative-led state Supreme Court or a federal court.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 23, 2021 6:48 pm CDT
Immigration Alondra Garcia
Immigration ‘It’s About Time’: Wisconsin Advocates Say Immigration Reform Needs to Happen Now

About 75,000 undocumented immigrants live in Wisconsin, many working “essential” jobs that put them at high risk of COVID-19.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski May 21, 2021 2:02 pm CDT
Elections Christine Neumann-Ortiz at Count Every Vote event
Elections Crunching the Numbers: How to Interpret Biden’s Milwaukee Performance

Despite population loss, organizers spur a boost in turnout.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski November 20, 2020 9:42 am CST
Elections ‘America is watching you, Wisconsin’: Julián Castro Focuses on Wis. Latino Vote During Pane
Elections ‘America Is Watching You, Wisconsin’: Julián Castro Focuses on Wis. Latino Vote During Panel

“We know that we have to persuade,” says chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 19, 2020 2:20 pm CDT
Coronavirus Meat Company Fired Over 20 Workers for Demanding COVID Protections, Activists Say
Coronavirus Meat Company Fired Over 20 Workers for Demanding COVID Protections, Activists Say

Voces de la Frontera demands the workers be reinstated.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski July 30, 2020 3:22 pm CDT

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Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Law and Policy Milwaukee Police Chief Holds on to Job
Law and Policy Milwaukee Police Chief Holds on to Job

Embattled chief is instead given directives to follow.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski July 21, 2020 8:49 am CDT
Coronavirus Why You Don’t Know About The COVID Outbreak At Your Local Grocery Store
Coronavirus Why You Don’t Know About the COVID Outbreak at Your Local Grocery Store

Health departments refuse to release data.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski July 16, 2020 3:08 pm CDT