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Floral Reflections: Pabst Mansion showcases the ancient Japanese art of Ikebana for a second year
The Pabst Mansion hosted an original cultural exhibition of the ancient art of Japanese floral arrangements for a second year, from April 28 to May 1, in partnership with Ikebana International Milwaukee Chapter 22. “Floral Reflections: Ikebana at the Pabst...
Stories from Ukraine: How Milwaukee helped a bakery feed hungry survivors in Bucha with fresh bread
Reports from Ukraine: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that recorded news from cities across Ukraine, including Milwaukee's sister city of Irpin, in May 2022. It was the first and, at that time, only news organization in...
Interview with Oleksandr Markushin: Mayor of Irpin and the hero of a Hero City
Reports from Ukraine: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that recorded news from cities across Ukraine, including Milwaukee's sister city of Irpin, in May 2022. It was the first and, at that time, only news organization in...
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Milwaukee leaders kick off Pride Month at Courthouse with ceremony raising Intersex Progress Pride flag
Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee formally launched Pride Month on June 1 with a joint raising of the Intersex Progress Pride flag outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse, presenting the ceremony as a celebration of civic values centered on inclusion,...
Milwaukee leaders condemn detentions and forced separations in sweeping ICE raids across Wisconsin
triggering a statewide backlash and coordinated response led by Milwaukee community organizers, elected officials, and immigrant rights advocates. At Milwaukee City Hall on October 3, speakers delivered urgent warnings, outlined new defense strategies, and called for...
Milwaukee officials and faith leaders denounce arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan as political intimidation
State and local officials, faith leaders, and community advocates gathered on April 28 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse to condemn the FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25, calling it a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the Trump administration...
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Podcast: A “deep dive” into how U.S. capitalism turned advertising into psychological warfare
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into Milwaukee’s Bus Rapid Transit promise and its stalled expansion
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into Milwaukee’s bid to build an esports economy
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...