Women
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UW-Madison sociologist’s new book says women fill gaps in US social programs
UW-Madison sociologist Jessica Calarco says the social structure of the U.S. puts an unfair burden on women, who are often tasked with more of the unpaid care work that keeps the economy moving.
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Caitlin Clark marks ‘sea change’ in popularity and revenue of women’s sports
Mary Jo Kane recently talked with WPR’s “Central Time” about Caitlin Clark’s impacts and this moment for women’s sports.
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Examining the role of Southern Baptist women
Beth Allison Barr is a Southern Baptist who was raised evangelical, married a pastor, and had two children. But being a feminist professor of medieval history can sometimes put her at intellectual odds with the community around her.
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Wisconsin’s pay gap between men and women is worse than the national gap
The pay gap for men and women in Wisconsin is worse than the gap between genders nationally, even as female representation on the state’s corporate boards continues to grow.
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Milwaukee Health Department plan targets racism as public health crisis
Milwaukee plans to address racism and health equity over the next five years by focusing on challenges like housing, maternal and child health and public safety. Those steps and others […]
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‘That’s a sticky issue’: Head of Panthers athletics promotes examining diversity in college sports
When Amanda Braun became the director of athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2013, women represented about 1 in every 5 athletic directors in college sports. Today, a decade […]
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When will Wisconsinites see relief from high drug prices? A health insurance broker weighs in
This year, Medicare will start negotiating lower prescription drug prices. But one Wisconsin insurance broker says people will have to wait a few years to see prices go down. The […]
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Domestic violence offenders would be barred from carrying guns under Democratic proposal
A person convicted of domestic violence would be forbidden from owning or purchasing a gun in Wisconsin under legislation unveiled by Democrats on Monday. The proposal aims to close what […]
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A Grand Chute police recruit alleged she was sexually assaulted. Days later she lost her job.
This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch. It includes details of an alleged sexual assault. The Grand Chute Police Department forced the resignation of one of its own police […]
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As cold months approach, short-staffing forces Green Bay shelter to consolidate
Short-staffing is forcing a homeless shelter in Green Bay to consolidate its operations. The announcement from St. John’s Ministries comes as the facility prepares to open later this week before […]