Category: COVID-19
This page features news reports published by Milwaukee Independent about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the local community.
Editorial Note: In light of the coronavirus health situation affecting Milwaukee and its unknown implications for the future, we will continue publishing daily as a beacon of information and education for the community. We are fortunate to have an adaptive style of journalism and production management system that puts us in a safe and responsible position. As such, we have decided to publish beyond our usual format when timely news and conditions better serve the public interest. mkeind.com/COVID19
COVID-19 | The Coronavirus in Milwaukee
How white supremacist groups exploit governmental chaos to support their recruitment efforts
By Shannon M. Smith, Associate Professor of History, College of Saint Benedict & Saint...
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UPAF Ride for the Arts will allow participants to start from anywhere for 40th Anniversary fundraiser
The United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) announced recently that the 40th Anniversary UPAF Ride for...
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Sculpture Milwaukee’s “outdoor museum” returning for 2020 season with more world-class artworks
Sculpture Milwaukee announced on May 28 that its annual world-class collection of monumental...
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Discovery World launches community challenge to fuel an increase of science literacy in Milwaukee
Discovery World publicly launched a $150,000 fundraising community challenge on May 28 to fuel the...
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HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver criticizes Robin Vos over in-person voting amid pandemic
In the May 31 episode of HBO’s award-winning show “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver debunked...
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Making votes count: Other options for replacing the Electoral College
By Joshua Holzer, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Westminster College The United States...
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