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As local newspapers fade, we must support vitality of print journalism while radio fills coverage gaps

The Badger Herald Editorial Board: Issues to watch after Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election

Wisconsin's Supreme Court election will decide ideological balance of court, policy implications for future

Congressional term limits are necessary to ensure accountable representatives

After another representative breaks personal pledge, US must seriously consider Congressional term limits

UPDATED: Hundreds protest outside capitol in response to Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade

'We’re devastated, but we’re not giving up the fight,' UW student org president says

Fact or Fiction: Worsening misinformation spread poses dangerous implications for society

While misinformation has existed throughout history, the evolving media landscape leaves people susceptible to misinformation like never before

Jan. 6, One Year Later: Reflections on Trump presidency, voting rights and democracy

From attacks on fair elections, voting rights to widespread conspiracy theories, the US must act to save itself

Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy was whitewashed to fit conservative agenda, MLK Symposium speaker says

'This is the time of year when the people who don’t align with Dr. King’s values like to try out his name,' creator of The 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones said

UW student voting up seven percent from 2016 in last November’s election

Trump’s presidency increased student voter turnout, political science professor says

Wisconsin must help Afghan refugees like Hmong refugees almost 50 years ago

Wisconsin is home to America's largest Afghan refugee camp, some of its biggest critics

Wisconsin, US must take action to protect those fleeing Hong Kong after electoral restrictions

China's new rulings regarding elections in Hong Kong threatens democracy, US must help political refugees

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