2020 Democratic National Convention
Special Coverage
Milwaukee has defined its own narrative over the past year as the host city for the DNC event. This series of news features explores different elements of that process, particularly as ethnic communities seek a foothold in the economic profits from the event, and a positive identity in the eyes of the country. These stories cover the excitement and uncertainty that the opportunity will bring, and the aspirations of Milwaukee’s modern presentation on the national stage.
Theatrics and Pageantry: How political conventions evolved from picking nominees to hosting parties
By Barbara Norrander, Professor, School of Government & Public Policy, University of Arizona In August the Democratic and Republican national conventions will take on new, uncharted formats. Due to COVID-19 concerns, gone are the mass gatherings in large...
Wisconsin National Guard mobilizing to support August election amid escalating COVID-19 crisis
Governor Tony Evers announced on August 5 that the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11 primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes days after the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing...
Joe Biden presents plan to address inequalities for Latino voters amid COVID-19 financial crisis
Photo by Gage Skidmore and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The election campaign of Joe Biden unveiled a plan on August 4 to address the economic inequalities facing Latinos in America amid financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has disproportionately...
2020 was supposed to be the “Year of Milwaukee” and then the pandemic upended everything
DNC host committee finance chair and Bucks SVP Alex Lasry believes his adopted city is on its way up despite the scaled-down presidential nominating convention. For Alex Lasry, 2020 was supposed to be the “Year of Milwaukee.” The 33-year-old had high hopes...
Masks and Distancing: Democratic National Convention outlines safety plan for Milwaukee event
Photo by Gage Skidmore and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Everyone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, consent to daily testing for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from...
Historical Society reopens to the public with new exhibit covering 150 years of Milwaukee politics
The Milwaukee County Historical Society (MCHS), which closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will return to welcoming guests on June 29 with safety protocols and a new exhibit that spans 150 years of Milwaukee’s political history. As part of the new safety...
