Showing 10 results for "riot"
JUNE 24, 2020
Protestors topple “Forward” statue, firebomb building, in continued demonstration against the police.
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 …
JUNE 21, 2020
Artists and Activists: Claiming Space on State Street
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 …
JUNE 09, 2020
Wisconsin ends National Guard mission to police Floyd protests.
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Guard troops deployed to Madison and four other cities to control protests in the wake of Floyd’s death will be withdrawn.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 …
JUNE 03, 2020
Minnesota heightens charges against Chauvin, charges other three officers in killing of George Floyd.
Protesters in Minneapolis, pictured above on Friday, and across the globe demanded such charges in their protests. Photo: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison harshens the …
Marchers persist through rain in fourth day of protests for George Floyd.
Protests proceeded without riots or violence Tuesday night. Photo: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Marchers circling the Capitol persisted through Tuesday night’s storms in a fourth day of peaceful protests …
JUNE 02, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway urges an end to nighttime protests to stop their exploitation.
The Mayor asked protesters to cease their activities before nightfall to prevent outside criminals from exploiting them for violence. Photo: Carla Christenson. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Madison Mayor …
After a third night of protest in Madison, Governor calls for police reform.
Peaceful protests were again followed by rioting and aggressive policing on Monday night. Photo: Carla Christenson. Listen to the audio version of this story here, originally aired on 6/2/20.Author: …
JUNE 01, 2020
Mayor Rhodes-Conway extends downtown Madison curfew over Monday and Tuesday night.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway extended the curfew as a measure to prevent the violence that shook Madison over the weekend. Photo: Screenshot of the Mayor’s order, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Madison …
Protests and pandemonium continue for second night in downtown Madison.
Both police and protesters accused each other of instigating Sunday night’s violence on State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman Clashes between protesters and police in downtown Madison continued …
Peaceful protest for George Floyd followed by rioting, police crackdown on State Street.
As the sun set, shattered glass, riot police and tear gas blanketed State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Listen to the audio version of this piece here, originally aired on 6/1/20. …
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