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Column

Policymakers must act as Black tenants face lead poisoning epidemic

Legislative action needed to close racial disparities in health as Black children continue to experience higher rates of lead poisoning

Column

Milwaukee Police Department aims to further connect with community members, but gaps persist

The Milwaukee Police Department is partnering with local organizations and visiting residents for united effort to combat violence
Column

Republican attack on UW System DEI initiatives puts students in danger

Republicans pulling funding from UW System is direct threat to DEI initiatives on college campuses, putting communities at risk
Column

Corporate Pride collections represent performative LGBTQ+ activism

Large companies tout support for LGBTQ+ community while failing to offer financial, political backing
Column

A heartfelt thank you to a place that gave me memories, lessons, friendships of a lifetime

After four unbelievable years, my goodbye to The Badger Herald
Herald

Lifelong lessons, friendships: What I learned at The Badger Herald

Memories from my time at the Herald, what they mean to me
Column

The Badger Herald Editorial Board: UW community must take meaningful action to support Black students

Following release of racist video, The Badger Herald Editorial Board extends support to Black community, calls on UW to undertake anti-racist efforts
Column

Ableism, inaccessibility prevail in field of journalism

Despite strides in other aspects of diversity, journalism perpetuates ableism, must make space for disabled reporters
Column

Following racist incident, UW must systemically change curriculum

Adjusting ethnic studies courses to reflect rigor of other introductory-level courses can promote deeper engagement with social justice topics
Point-counterpoint

Point-counterpoint: ChatGPT’s role as therapy alternative

AI could provide fast, accessible therapy alternative, but with some serious concerns
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