Social Issues
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How making presumptions about rural American politics can be harmful
Best-selling Kansas author Sarah Smarsh will speak at a UW lecture series on Aug. 20, warning against classist assumptions when looking at rural issues this election season.
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Road closures could return if Town of Lac du Flambeau fails to pay tribal permits
The letter comes less than a week after town leaders said they had run out of funding to pay permit fees.
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PBS Wisconsin: The cost of child care has Wisconsinites seeking solutions
An effort by a Madison suburb to address the rising costs of child care for both parents and preschool providers illustrates an economic dilemma that’s hit a political stalemate at the state level.
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While in Milwaukee, acting HUD director announces $100M competitive grant for affordable housing
Acting HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore were in Milwaukee to announce $100 million in competitive grant funding to build more affordable housing.
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Wisconsin Veterans Museum secures key funding for new building
The State Building Commission approved $9 million for the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs to purchase the building currently leased by the museum at 30 West Mifflin St.
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Author Joyce Carol Oates describes moment at UW-Madison that could have ‘sabotaged’ her life
Out with a new book, acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates reflected on her time at UW-Madison, which included a rejection that served as a turning point in her life and career.
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Milwaukee Public Schools looking at ways to reduce student suspensions
Jon Jagemann, district discipline manager, said the district is going to continue to focus on bridge programs for freshmen, and relationship building for ninth grade teachers and students.
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Were you in serious pain during IUD insertion? After new CDC guidance, tell us your story.
WPR’s WHYsconsin wants to hear from Wisconsin patients who went through serious pain during their IUD insertion now that new CDC guidance calls for doctors to counsel all patients on the potential pain.
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Crisis negotiation not (exactly) like it is in the movies
Detective Bradley Tatro and Lt. Trevor Bilgo are police officers who are called in to try to negotiate tense, life-and-death standoffs. They share wisdom about the craft of negotiating and explain what movies get wrong about police negotiating.
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Clubhouse model of mental health support focuses on social, economic inclusion
Wisconsin has seven Clubhouses, which help people with serious mental illness forge careers and make social connections.