by Ronnie Hess | Nov 8, 2016 | Magazine Article
In a political season rife with hyperbole, posturing, half-truths, intolerance, and worse, author and UW–Madison Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication Jack Mitchell reminds us that there is a media outlet where intelligent debate and public discussion are...
by John Gurda | Feb 15, 2016 | Magazine Article
Neighborhoods are quicksilver creations, constantly changing residents, borders, and even names. Take the neighborhoods of Milwaukee, for instance: one generation’s Sixth Ward is another’s Brewer’s Hill, a German enclave in one century becomes an African-American...
by Jacob Turner | Feb 15, 2016 | Magazine Article
The Milwaukee Public Museum recently unveiled some big changes to their beloved Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit, integrating 21st century digital technology to enhance this slice of turn-of-the-century Milwaukee life. But, never fear: Granny, cobblestones, and the...
by Bill Berry, Jerry Apps | Feb 15, 2016 | Magazine Article
The voluminous new history of Wisconsin agriculture by author and historian Jerry Apps is a pleasure to consume, learn from, and enjoy. Sorry, but this is as close to critical this review is going to get. As many know, Apps is a master storyteller and prolific...
by Helen Klebesadel | Mar 18, 2015 | Magazine Article
Opening in spring 2015, a new online project called Wisconsin Women Making History will share the stories and accomplishments of Wisconsin women who, for various reasons, are less known or acknowledged than they should be. Through video, photography, and other media,...
