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David Crowley: Redefining Milwaukee County’s leadership through education as a new UWM graduate

It is not every day that a high-level elected official quietly attends classes, writes research papers, and sits side-by-side with traditional undergraduates while holding one of the most...

Back to school: Older adults returning to college is a growing trend fueled by new career goals

Following a demographic shift that is redefining the traditional image of the undergraduate classroom, a growing number of older adults, particularly those in their 30s and 40s, are returning to...

The death of Brian Thompson exposed the structural violence of the private health insurance industry

The brazen murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on a Midtown Manhattan street has rattled the U.S. health care industry. But beyond the tragic shock of an executive’s targeted...

Images of life and politics in 2024 chronicled by photojournalists offer a mirror of American society

To look at news photos is to be charmed, amused, saddened, horrified, amazed, and inspired. Such was the power of photojournalism in 2024, as cameras captured a year of seismic political and...

Edward Morgan: Celebrating the courage and new beginnings at a U.S. citizenship oath ceremony

“The Constitution has a special love for you, a love for you that it will not have for me. Because the Constitution sees in you the spirit of the Founders, people who are willing to risk everything....

The Rise of American Autocracy: Lessons from North Korea’s Kim Dynasty about how dictators keep control

With his unpredictable political strategies, contentious policies, and efforts to centralize power, Donald Trump has been a highly polarizing figure in American politics. His style and tactics have...

1000 Days of Defiance: Ukraine’s continued fight for survival and the looming impact of Trump’s return

November 20, 2024, marks the tragic milestone of the 1,000th day since Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The brutal assault, intended to topple Ukraine’s government within days,...

From Republic to Empire: How Rome’s fall foreshadows the future of American Democracy under Trump

As the United States of America continues to experience internal challenges, a historical parallel with ancient Rome, where democracy gave way to autocracy, seems more relevant after the re-election...

Edward Morgan: Exploring Baku’s history and modern challenges through a unique summer camp experience

A seasoned theatre director, educator, and playwright, Edward Morgan has spent many years living and working in Milwaukee, a city he fondly regards as his creative home. Known for his engaging...

Edward Morgan: Creating connections to foster cultural exchanges for young minds in Azerbaijan

Edward Morgan found inspiration in an unexpected meeting with Matt Schultz to create a free summer youth camp in the Qusar District of Azerbaijan. The two embarked on a plan to make a difference in...

COP29 in Baku: A high-stakes climate summit begins amid controversies and conflicting agendas

As world leaders and climate experts converge on Baku for the COP29 climate conference, an unmistakable contradiction lingers in the air, both figuratively and literally. Baku, the Azerbaijani...

Undoing superstition of chronology: Simone Weil’s words remind us that progress is not always linear

“We must undo the superstition of chronology (‘progressivism’) in order to find eternity.” – Simone Weil, philosopher During this turbulent moment for American democracy, Simone Weil’s words...

Focus on the Future: Futaba Project aims to rebuild dreams and repopulate its community

by Staff Nippon | Apr 16, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Fukushima

3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...

Junko Yagi: Pioneering a grassroots revival of local businesses in rural Onagawa

by Staff Nippon | Apr 16, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

Diving into darkness: The story of Yasuo Takamatsu’s search for his missing wife

by Staff Nippon | Apr 16, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

Noriko Abe: Continuing a family legacy of hospitality to guide Minamisanriku’s recovery

by Staff Nippon | Apr 15, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Fukushima

Moai of Minamisanriku: How a bond with Chile forged a learning hub for disaster preparedness

by Staff Nippon | Apr 15, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

Retracing Our Steps: A review of the project that documented nuclear refugees returning home

by Staff Nippon | Apr 14, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

Technical Hurdles for TEPCO: Critics question 2051 deadline for decommissioning Fukushima

by Staff Nippon | Apr 13, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Fukushima

Radioactive Waste: IAEA confirms water discharge from ruined nuclear plant meets safety standards

by Staff Nippon | Apr 13, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

Fukushima’s Legacy: Condition of melted nuclear reactors still unclear 13 years after disaster

by Staff Nippon | Apr 12, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

New Year’s Aftershock: Memories of Fukushima fuels concern for recovery in Noto Peninsula

by Staff Nippon | Apr 11, 2024 | Articles, Fukushima

Governor Evers to highlight Wisconsin’s economic partnerships with Japan at White House dinner

by Staff | Apr 10, 2024 | Articles

Governor Tony Evers, together with First Lady Kathy Evers, will attend the distinguished White House State Dinner in Washington DC on April 10, in honor of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko of Japan. This is the first official visit by a Japanese...

Defenders of Irpin honored at Bucha memorial on second anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv region

by Staff | Apr 2, 2024 | Articles, Featured, Ukraine

On the second anniversary of the liberation of Kyiv region from Russian invaders, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the raising of the State Flag of Ukraine on the flagpole of the Memorial to the Defenders of the Bucha Community. By the end of March 2022,...