Year In Review 2018: The voices who speak truth to power and what they say

The news features presented here for this shared topic were published as original editorial content, and all were reported by the staff of Milwaukee Independent in 2018.

The Year In Review (YIR) series has evolved from simple annual highlights that recap the year to a more summarized presentation of important themes, packaged together for readers. This collection of content presents our work again, in a way that helps educate and inform the public who may have missed the stories originally, or want to see how the past 12 months connected the dots on related subjects.

This 2018 compilation also reflects the transformational mission of Milwaukee Independent, in a format that explores deeply personal issues and documents those inspirational stories that serve as an example for the community.

Reggie Jackson

When the Skin You’re In Is the Weapon They Fear

Pipe Bombs, synagogue shooting, and the demise of civility in America by angry white men

The origins of Wisconsin’s Prison Industrial Complex

Dominic Inouye

Boulevard Theatre performs gay family drama during midterm election month

On Walking Intently: Mushroom Hunting and Jane’s Walk MKE

On activating MacArthur Square: A space that never lived up to its purpose

Pardeep Kaleka

Chardi Kala: A community reflects on six years since the Sikh Temple Shooting

A former police officer, educator, and massacre survivor speaks out against arming teachers

When the power of positive thought becomes toxic

John Pavlovitz

Taking a kneel fully exposed White America

White people cannot be woke yet still remain silent

We Will Never Forget: Remembering the day but not the lessons learned