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How the 2016 election year transformed Milwaukee’s generational leadership and political representation
In 2016, the same political year that carried Donald Trump to the presidency also produced a...
Sae Iino: How a cultural ambassador hopes to build bridges between the people of Milwaukee and Japan
When Sae Iino left her hometown in Saitama Prefecture to study in Thailand, she knew the next...
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Why Trump takes credit for the success of others and refuses responsibility when his policies fail
It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history, “The buck stops here.”...
How episodic reporting and legal fear shield elite networks from systemic journalistic scrutiny
The inclusion of filmmaker Brett Ratner on an official United States trade delegation to Beijing...
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News rating services aim to classify reporting bias but risk distorting the role of journalism
Rating services like Ad Fontes and Ground News offer public guidance, but critics say they...
How Russia’s military culture is undermining its war in Ukraine by treating soldiers as expendable manpower
It is well known that Russia’s military culture is vile, brutal, and lethal. Russian military...
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Understanding Arirang: A Milwaukee photojournalist at the BTS concert in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square
The BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG concert for Netflix took place at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, the group's first public music event since 2022, and first public performance after all members completed their mandatory military service. This photo essay shares that visual experience, with scenes from the prior week of preparations around the ancient city's historic venue.
