Las Vegas delegate comes to Milwaukee for bucket list moment
In four years, Forrest Darby said he will be too old to travel to wherever the next DNC is held. This was his moment, and now it is one he is trying to make the most of.
In four years, Forrest Darby said he will be too old to travel to wherever the next DNC is held. This was his moment, and now it is one he is trying to make the most of.
Democrats nominate Joe Biden for president
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party?s all-virtual national convention.
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party?s all-virtual national convention.
‘There’s only chaos’: Bill Clinton slams Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 DNC speech
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff recommends denying ballot access to Kanye West; vote Thursday
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff recommended denying ballot access to rapper Kanye West in Wisconsin for the 2020 election Tuesday, Aug. 18 ahead of a Thursday vote on the issue.
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff recommended denying ballot access to rapper Kanye West in Wisconsin for the 2020 election Tuesday, Aug. 18 ahead of a Thursday vote on the issue.
Milwaukee Police Association endorses President Trump for re-election during Eric Trump visit
The Milwaukee Police Association on Tuesday announced that it endorses President Donald Trump for re-election.
The Milwaukee Police Association on Tuesday announced that it endorses President Donald Trump for re-election.
'We had to lay off half the workforce:' Mostly virtual DNC brings most Wisconsin Center employees back
The mostly virtual Democratic National Convention brought back jobs lost due to the pandemic in Milwaukee -- with 250 employed by the Wisconsin Center District.
The mostly virtual Democratic National Convention brought back jobs lost due to the pandemic in Milwaukee -- with 250 employed by the Wisconsin Center District.
Milwaukee's Jason Rae, youngest elected to DNC, 'humbled' to lead roll call vote at convention
DNC Secretary Jason Rae called it a reimagined roll call also including Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, announcing the votes for Wisconsin.
DNC Secretary Jason Rae called it a reimagined roll call also including Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, announcing the votes for Wisconsin.
'We're still a swing state:' Milwaukee not mentioned until 16 minutes into 1st night of DNC
On the second day of the convention in Milwaukee, DNC leadership said Wisconsin remains an important focus.
On the second day of the convention in Milwaukee, DNC leadership said Wisconsin remains an important focus.
President Donald Trump visits Arizona and Iowa amid second day of Democratic National Convention
Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.
Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.
Wisconsin joins states suing over 'Trump administration's attack on the USPS'
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday he'd halt some of the changes following a national outcry.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday he'd halt some of the changes following a national outcry.
'Full-scale attack on voting by mail:' Milwaukee adds absentee ballot drop boxes; Kaul files suit against USPS
Other cities across the state are taking similar steps, anticipating a massive surge in absentee voting this fall.
Other cities across the state are taking similar steps, anticipating a massive surge in absentee voting this fall.
Postmaster General says USPS will halt some operational changes until after election amid outcry
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced he would “suspend” his initiatives until after the election “to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail.”
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced he would “suspend” his initiatives until after the election “to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail.”
Mayor Barrett answers questions about the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, Aug. 18 answered questions about the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, Aug. 18 answered questions about the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Trump to pardon women's suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony for 1872 arrest
The pardon comes as women celebrate the 100th anniversary of the right to vote.
The pardon comes as women celebrate the 100th anniversary of the right to vote.
100th anniversary of women's suffrage: Commemorations highlight racial divide
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Trump campaign's contacts with Russia posed 'grave' counterintelligence threat, Senate panel says
The report from the Republican-led panel lays out significant contacts between Trump associates and Russians, describing for instance a close professional relationship between Trump campaign chairman Paul Mananfort and Konstantin Kilimnik, whom the committee describes without equivocation as a Russian intelligence officer.
The report from the Republican-led panel lays out significant contacts between Trump associates and Russians, describing for instance a close professional relationship between Trump campaign chairman Paul Mananfort and Konstantin Kilimnik, whom the committee describes without equivocation as a Russian intelligence officer.
Trump claims the only way he'll lose is if election is 'rigged,' says he should be able to run for 3rd term
As the Democratic National Convention got underway Monday night, President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail.
As the Democratic National Convention got underway Monday night, President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail.
Democratic National Convention Thursday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
Democratic National Convention Wednesday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Aug. 19. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
The Democratic National Convention heads into its third day on Aug. 19. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
Trump hits back at Michelle Obama after searing DNC speech, says he 'would not be here' if not for her husband
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.
President Trump on Tuesday hit back at former first lady Michelle Obama, saying he wouldn’t have been elected “if it weren’t for the job done” by her husband, former President Barack Obama.