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Republican Voters Against Trump bring billboard campaign to Milwaukee focusing on his felonies

Republican Voters Against Trump (RVAT) initiated a six-figure billboard campaign in key swing states on June 4 to highlight Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions. The billboards, placed in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, feature images of former Trump voters who declare, “I’m a former Trump voter. I won’t vote for a convicted felon.” Gunner Ramer, RVAT’s Political Director, emphasized the significance of reminding swing voters of Trump’s criminal record and unfitness for office. “It’s official: Donald Trump is a convicted felon,” said Gunner Ramer, Political Director of Republican Voters Against Trump. “This development will certainly remind the crucial segment...

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Remembering Michael R. Lovell: Marquette University’s President passes away after a long battle with cancer

Marquette University shared the devastating news on June 9 that President Michael R. Lovell passed away at the age of 57 following a three-year battle with sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The loss deeply affected communities around Marquette University and Milwaukee, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and dedication that will be remembered for years to come. “Together, we pray for President Lovell’s family, especially his wife Amy, his children, and his friends, as well as for all members of our Marquette and Milwaukee communities, as we grieve this immeasurable loss,” Marquette University said in a...

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Vietnam 2024: RNC confuses Milwaukee with Ho Chi Minh City as Governor Evers declares State of Emergency

In anticipation of the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency. Announced on May 29 ahead of the Republican’s four-day political circus from July 15 to 18, the measure was part of the extensive logistical arrangements required for events of such magnitude, ensuring safety and security for attendees and residents. Governor Evers emphasized that the declaration is a proactive step. “We are committed to maintaining safety while respecting the rights of individuals to engage in peaceful protests,” said Governor Evers. The emergency status allows for the mobilization of additional law enforcement...

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Third criminal complaint over journalists targeted and killed by Israel Defense Forces filed with ICC

The Israel-Gaza war has taken an unprecedented toll on Gazan journalists since Israel declared war on Hamas following its attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. The press freedom group Reporters Without Borders announced on May 27 that it had filed a third complaint at the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleging “war crimes against journalists in Gaza,” where over 100 media professionals have been killed by Israeli forces since October 7. Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is asking the ICC to investigate the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for the killing of eight Palestinian journalists and wounding of another between...

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Wisconsin faith leaders say genuine dialogue is needed on Israel and Gaza for a ceasefire and end to violence

Interfaith leaders in Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Council of Rabbis each released statements about the current war in the Holy Land, sharing their anguish over the mounting losses and suffering in Israel and Gaza. While both groups expressed their hope of a ceasefire with the ultimate goal of reaching a lasting peace, many of the strategies for getting there were less aligned. A total of 70 clergy from the Milwaukee area joined together to sign a statement, in an effort to “bring a unified moral voice to the growing catastrophe in Gaza and increasing violence throughout Israel and Palestine.”...

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Amnesty International documents evidence of war crimes as Israeli attacks hit civilians in Gaza

As Israeli forces continue to intensify their cataclysmic assault on the occupied Gaza Strip, Amnesty International has documented unlawful Israeli attacks, including indiscriminate attacks, which caused mass civilian casualties and must be investigated as war crimes. The organization spoke to survivors and eyewitnesses, analyzed satellite imagery, and verified photos and videos to investigate air bombardments carried out by Israeli forces between October 7 and 12, which caused horrific destruction, and in some cases wiped out entire families. The organization presented an in-depth analysis of its findings in five of these unlawful attacks. In each of these cases, Israeli attacks...

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