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Category: Outbreak Wisconsin

Claire DeRosa / Wisconsin Watch

 

This collaborative series, in partnership with Wisconsin Public Radio, chronicles Wisconsin residents as they navigate life during the coronavirus pandemic — exposing failing systems and exploring solutions along the way.

Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘The people just want to be heard’: A Milwaukee mother and son discuss racial justice and education during the pandemic.

by Jimmy Gutierrez July 29th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare, Lives on Hold, Outbreak Wisconsin

Following denials, laid-off Wisconsin workers with disabilities now eligible for federal pandemic aid

by Bram Sable-Smith July 28th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Health & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘It doesn’t look like there’s an end in sight to this’: Pandemic drags on as $600 unemployment lifeline nears expiration

by Bridgit Bowden July 22nd, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Health & Welfare, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘Conflict of emotions’: ER nurse reflects on death, mourning and rites of passage in the COVID era

by Bram Sable-Smith July 21st, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inEconomy, Outbreak Wisconsin

Milwaukee baker Adija Greer-Smith slowly reopens her business. ‘I’m a baker that believes positive energy transfers into everything that you do.’

by Jimmy Gutierrez July 10th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inOutbreak Wisconsin

‘What if this is to be my last summer on Earth?’ Confined by lockdown, Beverly Blietz decides to move out.

by Coburn Dukehart July 7th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Lives on Hold, Outbreak Wisconsin

Lives on hold: Pandemic exposes failures of Wisconsin unemployment insurance system

by Bram Sable-Smith June 29th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Lives on Hold, Outbreak Wisconsin

Reversing course: Wisconsin seeks federal OK to aid the unemployed with disabilities

by Bram Sable-Smith June 16th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Outbreak Wisconsin

Introducing Jessica Barrera: A single mom reflects on returning to work during the pandemic

by Bram Sable-Smith June 16th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Outbreak Wisconsin

Introducing 85-year-old Beverly Blietz: ‘I grieve for the time that’s being wasted’

by Coburn Dukehart June 9th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Outbreak Wisconsin

Introducing Milwaukee entrepreneur and baker Adija Greer-Smith: ‘I’ve poured my life into this business’

by Jimmy Gutierrez June 2nd, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Economy, Government, Lives on Hold, Outbreak Wisconsin

‘I cried for days’: Wisconsin blocks pandemic payments for federal disability aid recipients

by Bram Sable-Smith June 1st, 2020February 24th, 2021

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