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Column

Parents must vaccinate children to prevent spread of diseases in schools

As kindergarten vaccine exemption rate continues to rise, parents must heed advice of doctors, scientific research
Column

New transit system raises accessibility issues for marginalized communities

Metro bus routes intended to improve system leave some riders with less access
Column

Despite shared revenue deal, state government exploitation ensures Milwaukee will face long-term financial uncertainty

Milwaukee County sends much more to state than it sees in return, Republicans use its financial crises to advance political agenda
Column

Sister Cindy must face social consequences for harmful speech

Despite leading hateful sermons on college campuses, Christian preacher garners broad support online
Herald

Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects DEI training proposal, fails legal community

Rejection of DEI training proposal will have long-lasting impacts on justice system
Column

The Badger Herald Editorial Board: Fall 2023 issues to watch

The Badger Herald Editorial Board recommends six stories to follow this fall
Herald

Book bans marginalize LGBTQ+ youth

Efforts to purge LGBTQ+ content from public libraries denies queer individuals of their identity
Herald

Protasiewicz must hear redistricting cases despite Republican objections

Republican calls for judge to recuse herself aim to counter court's 5-4 liberal majority
Column

Evers must do more to protect UW System

Despite Evers' partial-veto targeting DEI funding, Republicans continue to threaten UW System
Column

Diversity needed to further conservation field

Conservation must include more diverse voices from people of color to truly enact change
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