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Photo and story by Ray Kirsch Students, LGBTQ+ activists and allies gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Oct. 4 for the hearings of three anti-transgender bills. At 9 a.m., …
Aggrieved by her handling of COVID-19 and recent protests, right-leaning Madisonians launched a social-media-based campaign to petition for Rhodes-Conway’s recall. Photo: Facebook screenshot. Author: Sam Buisman Right-wing Madisonians launch a …
Sheriff Mahoney called upon the local nonprofits to object to Tuesday night’s violence and destruction, which included the toppling of the Lady Forward statue. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman …
Using a hijacked towing vehicle, protesters dragged the Lady Forward statue down State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman Demonstrators topple the “Forward” statue in a destructive night of …
Video released by the MPD shows the arrest of Devonere Johnson, in which four officers pin him to the ground, and an officer later tackles him when he attempts to …
News Director Sam Buisman talked with the pair about the impact of recent protests on the larger fight to dismantle white supremacist power structures. Photo courtesy of YWCA Madison. Graphic: …
With State Street as their canvas, a multiracial cohort of artists commemorate black lives and demand change through hand-painted murals. Photos: Cailyn Schiltz, Lilada Gee, Goodman’s Jewelers, Sirena Flores, Cassie …
The nine bills aim to reduce police violence while increasing accountability and transparency. Photos: SEIU Local 1; Tony Evers Campaign, licensed under creative commons. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Author: Sam Buisman …
Upon arriving at the Capitol, protesters chanted policy-specific demands. Photo: Sam Buisman. Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6-18-20. Author: Sam Buisman Hundreds of …
In the video, the Mayor expresses her gratitude for the efforts of the MPD and shares in their frustrations over protestors’ criticisms. Photo: Still from the leaked video. Listen to …
The National Guard troops deployed to Madison and four other cities to control protests in the wake of Floyd’s death will be withdrawn. Photo: Carla Christenson Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin …
If passed, the bill would pacify policing tactics and strengthen accountability measures. Photo: US Senate, public domain. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin signs onto the …