Women’s liberation, black studies and violent political protest, that was Madison in December, 1969. Stu Levitan has the details on this week’s Madison in the Sixties. Madison, 1969 – December December 1— On the first, the faculty unanimously accepts plans to establish a Department of Afro- American Studies that would grant BA and BS degrees […]
Reflections on “Les Gilets Jaunes”
In 1862, Victor Hugo wrote “Every man who has in his soul a secret feeling of revolt against any act of the State, of life, or of destiny, is on the verge of riot; and so soon as it appears, he begins to quiver, and to feel himself borne away by the whirlwind.” The last […]
Dispatches from Europe – The Yellow Vests Movement
The yellow vests movement (Mouvement des gilets jaunes) had its first set of demonstrations in France on November 17, 2018. Since then, the movement has gained traction and spread throughout Europe. Some of the yellow vests’ demands include a raise in the minimum wage and the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron. But what’s going on […]
GOP Lame-Duck Bills Draw Protest at State Capitol
The GOP lame-duck measures drew hundreds of protesters to the Wisconsin State Capitol last night and more today. For some, it was their first-ever political protest, while for others it evoked the historic Act 10 demonstrations in 20-11. Protesters returned today as lawmakers convened for sessions that could go until midnight or beyond. Some even […]
Lessons from Madison in the Sixties with Stu Levitan
For today’s episode, Allen chats with author and historian Stu Levitan about his new book Madison in the Sixties. They discuss how the political climate and resistance movements of the ’60s can have valuable lessons for our time as well, including the effects of urban renewal, race relations, the role of protesting and civil disobedience, and […]
The Bombing of Sterling Hall – Film Screening and Discussion
The Vietnam War Program Series Film Screening and Discussion The Bombing of Sterling Hall Wednesday, December 6, 7-8 p.m. Verona Public Library The Sterling Hall bombing on the UW-Madison campus was a turning point in the Vietnam anti-war protests in Madison. On Wednesday, December 6, from 7 to 8 p.m., the Verona Public Library will […]
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