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UW-Madison Black Student Union Calls For Boulder Removal

August 22, 2020 - 4:40pm

Black students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison want the school to remove a 70-ton boulder from campus because its nickname is a racial slur.

The First Job, The Polling Place, The Community Space: How McDonald's Became 'The Closest Thing To Home' For Black Communities

August 22, 2020 - 9:30am

Historian Marcia Chatelain talked with "To the Best of Our Knowledge" producer Shannon Henry Kleiber about the intersection of fast food, race and capitalism in the United States.

Wisconsin Organizations Brace For 'Tsunami Of Evictions and Homelessness' This Fall

August 20, 2020 - 5:00am

Shelter directors say social distancing restrictions have made homelessness more visible as Wisconsin communities prepare for an expected increase in needs this fall.

Wisconsinites With Disabilities See Long Wait For Jobless Aid, Even After Gaining Eligibility

August 19, 2020 - 6:50am

Many remain in limbo after Wisconsin said laid-off workers on federal disability may qualify for pandemic relief. One woman finally succeeded — after 32 emails.

WisContext: Most COVID-19 Patients In Wisconsin Have Recovered, But What Does That Mean?

August 18, 2020 - 2:00pm

There are many COVID-19 patients who suffer from symptoms of the virus for three months or longer. How does the public health system track that breadth of experience?

Moms Have Historically Played A Role In Protests, But It Has Never Looked Like This

August 14, 2020 - 3:25pm

Revered as the everyday hero type, a mother's status carries weight that can influence policy in both uplifting and oppressive capacities, said Kelly Wilz, an associate professor of communication at UW-Stevens Point.

44 Percent Of Seneca Foods Employees In Barron County Test Positive For COVID-19

August 14, 2020 - 1:35pm

A COVID-19 outbreak at a Seneca Foods vegetable processing facility in Barron County has infected 44 percent of the plant's entire workforce. The Seneca positives account for 60 percent of all positive cases in the county to date.

State Appeals Panel Rules Ashland County Taxpayers Aren't Entitled To A Refund In Tax Dispute

August 14, 2020 - 5:00am

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue won't have to refund Ashland County taxpayers who paid higher taxes after a town decided to remove tribal residents from the tax roll, a state appeals court panel has ruled.

'Joy Is A Deep-Seated Thing That He Had': Foster Youth Advocate Is Among Over 1,000 Dead From COVID-19 In Wisconsin

August 12, 2020 - 5:00am

Dosha "Djay" Joi was an advocate for foster youth in Wisconsin and had big plans to improve the lives of children who experienced trauma. The 28-year-old is also one of the 1,000 people to die from the coronavirus in Wisconsin this year.

Latinx Voters Are On The Rise. What Does That Mean For Wisconsin Elections?

August 11, 2020 - 6:20am

A political scientist and Latino advocacy group leader discuss challenges and opportunities for getting Latin Americans in Wisconsin engaged in voting.

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UW-Madison Black Student Union Calls For Boulder Removal

The First Job, The Polling Place, The Community Space: How McDonald's Became 'The Closest Thing To Home' For Black Communities

Wisconsin Organizations Brace For 'Tsunami Of Evictions and Homelessness' This Fall

Wisconsinites With Disabilities See Long Wait For Jobless Aid, Even After Gaining Eligibility

WisContext: Most COVID-19 Patients In Wisconsin Have Recovered, But What Does That Mean?

Moms Have Historically Played A Role In Protests, But It Has Never Looked Like This

44 Percent Of Seneca Foods Employees In Barron County Test Positive For COVID-19

State Appeals Panel Rules Ashland County Taxpayers Aren't Entitled To A Refund In Tax Dispute

'Joy Is A Deep-Seated Thing That He Had': Foster Youth Advocate Is Among Over 1,000 Dead From COVID-19 In Wisconsin

Latinx Voters Are On The Rise. What Does That Mean For Wisconsin Elections?

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