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Milwaukee Independent discontinues entering journalism competitions after remarkable 80 awards
After 10 years, and nine seasons of qualifying for awards based on the previous year’s work,...
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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How America’s collapse of civic life turned status envy into a driving force of modern political identity
In the United States, the force driving modern political and cultural division is not simply...
How episodic reporting and legal fear shield elite networks from systemic journalistic scrutiny
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News rating services aim to classify reporting bias but risk distorting the role of journalism
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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.
