Brute force behavior: Why greed and corruption are the heart of the Republican grift to save America
The complaint of Republican vice presidential candidate Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) recently on CNN that Democrats are bullying him by calling him weird has stuck with me. As I wrote at the time, Republicans have made punching down their stock in trade for decades, and...
An American insult: How the meaning of being a “sellout” was shaped by political corruption
By Ian Afflerbach, Associate Professor of American Literature, University of North Georgia If you follow politics, sports, Hollywood or the arts, you have no doubt heard the insult “sellout” thrown around to describe someone perceived to have betrayed a core principle...
Moments of Joy: A visual look at the historic 2024 Democratic National Convention
Thousands of Democratic delegates officially made Vice President Kamala Harris their nominee in early August, and have now reiterated their choice in a celebratory roll call of states on August 20. It was one of a number of unprecedented moments to come as part of the...
Ukraine marks 33rd Independence anniversary without fireworks or parades as war against Russia rages
A somber atmosphere pervades Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day on August 24, as the nation’s war against Russia’s aggression reaches a 30-month milestone. No fireworks, parades, or concerts are planned and instead Ukrainians will mark the day with...
A new way forward: Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president on final day of DNC 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination on December 22, arguing her personal story and prosecutorial background made her uniquely qualified to protect their...
Bringing the joy: Tim Walz accepts the Democratic Party’s nomination for Vice President
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president on August 21, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for “bringing the joy” to an election transformed by the elevation of his running...
Forward: Kamala Harris packs Fiserv Forum in snub to Trump while Obamas address DNC in Chicago
Vice President Kamala Harris rallied thousands of voters in one packed Milwaukee arena as former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama energized thousands more in Chicago on behalf of Harris on August 20. the split-screen approach was designed to...
We Love You Joe: President Biden gets rousing ovation as he gives Harris a wholehearted endorsement
President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on August 19 night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with the elevation of Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the...
Democratic Delegates at the National Convention will nominate Harris again but with more pizzazz
It has been nearly two weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote, the first time a nominee was named prior to a party’s convention. But the roughly 4,700 delegates charged with picking a...
Milwaukee’s Mansion: Critical restoration needed to save landmark Pabst Home from deterioration
Known as “Milwaukee’s Mansion,” the home of Captain Frederick Pabst is one of the Brew City’s most iconic landmarks. It also faces another pivotal moment in its more than 130-year history. The Pabst, Present, & Future campaign aims to restore and preserve the iconic building for generations to come.
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” of the critical restoration need for Milwaukee’s Pabst Mansion
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...
A changed battlefield: Ukraine’s bold gamble on an incursion moves deeper into Russian territory
Ukraine’s stunning incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region was a bold gamble for the country’s military commanders, who committed their limited resources to a risky assault on a nuclear-armed enemy with no assurance of success. After the first...
