In Milwaukee, Black residents accounted for about two-thirds of curfew citations. Kenosha and Wauwatosa defend curfew arrests in federal court.
Author Archives: Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch
Clara Neupert joined the Center as a News414 intern in June 2020. They are now the host of “The West Side” on Wisconsin Public Radio. Previously, Clara was the Ann Devroy fellow at The Washington Post and the Sally Webb Journalism intern at Wisconsin Public Radio. Clara holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UW-Eau Claire, where they reported for the student newspaper and student radio station.
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety
Aggressive policing escalates violence at protests, research shows. A former Madison police chief touts a better way.
David Couper, Madison’s police chief from 1972 to 1993, says law enforcement should ditch the riot gear and tear gas to keep the peace.
Posted inEconomy
Timeline: Wisconsin’s eviction crisis
An interactive timeline showcasing how the pandemic escalated Wisconsin’s evictions crisis.
Posted inGovernment
‘Nowhere to go’: Wisconsin renters face evictions as emergency aid falls short
Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods hit hardest as evictions eclipse pre-pandemic levels. A state aid program can’t keep up.
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government
How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program and other resources for renters
A guide for renters at risk of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic.