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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., two committees held hearings regarding bill AB377, a bill on …
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 recall effort against Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. Last weekend, Madisonian and …
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 Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney challenges local activist groups to …
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 protest against the police in downtown Madison. After the Tuesday …
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 flee. Photo: Still from video released by the MPD. Listen …
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: Sam Buisman. Listen to the interview, recorded on 6/22/20 at …
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 Pierce, Katherine Culbertson, used with permission. Author: Cailyn Schiltz On …
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 Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes introduce a …
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 marchers stormed down West Washington Avenue to the Capitol Wednesday …
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 audio version of this story above, originally aired on …
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 calls off the National Guard from policing protests related to …
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 Justice in Policing Act of 2020, …