CIVIL RIGHTS
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Police Tried to Cover Up Off-Duty Cop’s Assault on Photographers, Legislators Say
Photographers’ attorney says incident shows “police-protect-police culture.”
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29 Wisconsin Schools Still Use Native American Mascots
Issue gets renewed attention as NFL team drops racial slur from its name after 87 years.
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Two School Boards Under Fire for Members’ Inappropriate Behavior
A racist post on Facebook and a quiet expletive picked up on a hot mic raise issues of respect.
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Shawano School Board Member Facing Calls to Resign After Racist George Floyd Post
Board met in special session Sunday, voting for Mart Grams to resign.
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Waukesha Alumni Push for No Cops, More Diverse Education But School Board Has Yet to Act
Growing alumni group continues effort for change in the majority-white school district.
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This Teen Opened Eyes About Statues to Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus, WI, is coming down.
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Mike Jackson’s Cousin Is Picking Up the Fight for Workers’ Rights
Adebisi Agoro shows how everyone can stand up against injustices.
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Mike Jackson’s Family and Friends Aren’t Going to Let Briggs & Stratton Forget
Jackson’s family says he felt pressured into working sick because the company doesn’t provide sick leave.
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Royalty Reaches Out To WI Hate Crime Victim
Details coming soon for town hall meeting with Markle in Wisconsin.
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Biracial Teenager in Rural Pepin County Showered With Support Following Racist Incident
The teen, whose summer job is working at a pie shop, had white customers leave after insulting her because of the color of her skin.
