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Wisconsin’s defense industry at risk if buyers shift billions in arms purchases to other Rust Belt states

Wisconsin’s defense industry at risk if buyers shift billions in arms purchases to other Rust Belt states

Posted by | Mar 23, 2025

Wisconsin’s defense industry faces economic uncertainty as neighboring states consider ways to attract shifting military contracts. Experts say Donald Trump’s foreign policy decisions have contributed to tighter budgets and strained international deals, leaving Wisconsin vulnerable to potential cutbacks. That is a serious concern for local governments and residents who rely on defense-related tax revenue. If Wisconsin’s military suppliers lose contracts to Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana, the fallout could reverberate through public services, schools, and road maintenance. With thousands of manufacturing jobs on the line, the stakes are high. A CHANGING RUST BELT LANDSCAPE The Rust Belt has long been...

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Fall of Saigon: Apple TV+ salutes 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War’s end with emotional six-part series

Fall of Saigon: Apple TV+ salutes 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War’s end with emotional six-part series

Posted by | Jan 25, 2025

A six-part documentary series narrated by Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke is set to stream globally on January 31 on Apple TV+, marking the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. “Vietnam: The War That Changed America,” is an in-depth exploration of one of the most polarizing conflicts in U.S. history. The series weaves together powerful first-person testimony with never-before-seen archival footage. It also features emotional reunions between veterans, some of whom have not seen each other in nearly half a century, as a way to bring them healing, remembrance, and reconciliation....

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High price of war: Milwaukee reacts to how Pyongyang’s support in Ukraine is being repaid by Putin

High price of war: Milwaukee reacts to how Pyongyang’s support in Ukraine is being repaid by Putin

Posted by | Nov 25, 2024

North Korea’s calculated support for Russia in the Ukraine war has thrust the secretive nation into a new level of international intrigue. Reports from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) revealed that Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Moscow and agreed to a steady supply of military support, all in exchange for Russian aid that ranged from cash to grain supplies—resources North Korea desperately needed. But the move was more than just a survival tactic, it was a high-stakes gamble that reshaped alliances in Northeast Asia and altered North Korea’s standing in the world. North Korea’s bet on Russia...

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An election of hate: How Trump’s White House victory was fueled by Americans who deny their racism

An election of hate: How Trump’s White House victory was fueled by Americans who deny their racism

Posted by | Nov 7, 2024

“Sometimes fear triumphs over hope. Donald Trump’s shocking victory in the 2016 US presidential election was described as a leap into the political unknown. This time there is no excuse. America knew that he was a convicted criminal, serial liar, and racist demagogue who four years ago attempted to overthrow the government. It voted for him anyway. The result is a catastrophe for the world.” – Dаvіd Smіth, Columnist Considering that a significant portion of Americans supported Trump in the latest election, it suggests a shift in the American cultural and political landscape. That points to deeper forces in...

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Republican Voters Against Trump bring billboard campaign to Milwaukee focusing on his felonies

Republican Voters Against Trump bring billboard campaign to Milwaukee focusing on his felonies

Posted by | Jun 16, 2024

Republican Voters Against Trump (RVAT) initiated a six-figure billboard campaign in key swing states on June 4 to highlight Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions. The billboards, placed in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, feature images of former Trump voters who declare, “I’m a former Trump voter. I won’t vote for a convicted felon.” Gunner Ramer, RVAT’s Political Director, emphasized the significance of reminding swing voters of Trump’s criminal record and unfitness for office. “It’s official: Donald Trump is a convicted felon,” said Gunner Ramer, Political Director of Republican Voters Against Trump. “This development will certainly remind the crucial segment...

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Remembering Michael R. Lovell: Marquette University’s President passes away after a long battle with cancer

Remembering Michael R. Lovell: Marquette University’s President passes away after a long battle with cancer

Posted by | Jun 9, 2024

Marquette University shared the devastating news on June 9 that President Michael R. Lovell passed away at the age of 57 following a three-year battle with sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The loss deeply affected communities around Marquette University and Milwaukee, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and dedication that will be remembered for years to come. “Together, we pray for President Lovell’s family, especially his wife Amy, his children, and his friends, as well as for all members of our Marquette and Milwaukee communities, as we grieve this immeasurable loss,” Marquette University said in a...

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