As DNC 2020 nears, a look back at Milwaukee’s socialistic past
Politics & Social Science
Study gives voice to black men and boys in strengthening communities
Too often, researchers attempting to solve problems in the community don’t talk with the residents living there, says Kirk Harris, associate professor of urban planning at UWM. A study by the nonprofit he co-founded rectifies that.
Alum finds satisfaction in helping the homeless and mentally ill
Kaila Binger is a program coordinator for Foundational Community Supports, a Seattle Medicaid program that helps mentally ill and homeless people find and maintain housing and employment.
Path to women’s suffrage was long, winding and hard-fought
This year marks the centennial of congressional approval of the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. The brutal treatment of some suffragists helped turn public sentiment, UWM scholar Carolyn Eichner says.
What to watch for in the Democratic presidential debates
The huge field of candidates and changing norms of presidential politics could create debates like never before. Thomas Holbrook, a UWM distinguished professor of political science, explains what to look for.
Foreclosure crisis eroded Milwaukee voter turnout, study says
The foreclosure crisis that accompanied the Great Recession had an unexpected consequence in Milwaukee County: It exacerbated political inequity.
Brief from UWM scholars part of census case before US Supreme Court
Adding a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. census would mark the first time in U.S. history that such a question would be included for all people, UWM historians say.
Sociologist uncovers who is – and isn’t – using patient portals
Celeste Campos-Castillo’s research explores why most people aren’t taking advantage of the secure websites that allow patients to communicate with their doctors and find information.
Improving our understanding of the Holocaust
UWM alum Tony Rodriguez works with educators to help them improve the way they teach about the Holocaust.
Students get firsthand look as candidates for governor debate
Experiencing politics via news stories or TV ads is one thing, but it’s not as vivid as experiencing it in real life. Students at UWM got that chance when candidates for Wisconsin governor debated on campus.
Experts on North Korea, nuclearization to host UWM talk on Sept. 20
A Sept. 20 event at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will provide expert insight into the North Korean nuclear crisis so that Midwestern citizens can have a better understanding of what is happening on the Korean Peninsula.