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Spin City

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by Judith Ann Moriarty

“Movers and shakers on the local arts scene.” What does that mean? Are they the 35 who attended a panel discussion/luncheon way back in the spring of 2003 at the esteemed Haggerty Museum of Art on Marquette’s campus?

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On Nader’s Service to Democracy

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by David Coles

Ralph Nader’s recent entry into the field of presidential candidates was met, by and large, with a range of derisions from individuals in the media and the public: Democrats angry and scared that his bid will tip the scales in favor of the Republicans; Republicans smirking, confident that this hopeless run will seal the deal for George W.; cynics on all sides ridiculing this dreamer’s long-shot attempt, while they paint him as a receding attention-hound.

They are all misguided.

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Rep. Taylor to Lead Marquette Interchange Labor Committee

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Milwaukee — State Representative Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) has been appointed Chairperson of the newly created Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Labor Development Committee for the Marquette Interchange Project. “I am honored to be given this opportunity,” said Taylor. “This Committee is designed to develop a strong diverse transportation construction workforce by ensuring workers receive […]

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Pratt & Barrett: Time to cover something else

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April 1–Milwaukee mayoral candidates Marvin Pratt and Tom Barrett joined today in asking the news media to shift the spotlight from their campaigns to the Milwaukee County Executive race in the final days before Tuesday’s election.

“We’ve enjoyed the attention, but let’s face it — there is only so much you can say about us,” Barrett and Pratt said in an unusual joint statement.