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“The only difficulty was the cops. We were well-supported by our community:" The Gaza solidarity encampment at UW-Madison has weathered its first night
Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 30, 2024:
- We get the latest on the UW students demonstrating in solidarity with Gaza,
- Learn...
"Disclose! Divest! We will not stop, we will not rest!:" This morning, UW-Madison students set up camp on Library Mall in solidarity with Gaza
Here's your local news for Monday, April 29, 2024:
- We visit the student encampment on UW-Madison's Library Mall,
- Attend this weekend's...
"It’s a very dangerous industry:" Construction workers honored their fallen colleagues in a downtown procession this afternoon
Here's your local news for Thursday, April 25, 2024:
- We attend the 8th Annual Construction Workers' Memorial procession,
- Find out...
"A resignation goes a long way to show people that this person is listening:" A coalition of 25 elected officials and community leaders in Dane County issued a joint statement today calling for a Madison alder to step down
Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 24, 2024:
- We learn why 25 elected officials and community leaders are calling for a Madison alder's...
"It is my belief that it persists today because the people that it impacts are not even seen as human in the first place:" Activists held an event at the State Capitol today calling for the abolition of solitary confinement
Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 23, 2024:
- We hear from activists at the Capitol calling for the abolition of solitary confinement,
- Get...
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