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Category: Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

This series examines the state of Wisconsin’s democracy in an era of gerrymandering, secret campaign money, restrictive voting laws and legislative maneuvers that weaken the power of regular citizens to influence government. The series was reported by University of Wisconsin-Madison journalism students Cathleen Draper, Nicole Ki, Pawan Naidu, Cameron Smith, Teodor Teofilov and CV Vitolo-Haddad as part of an investigative reporting class led by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism Managing Editor Dee J. Hall with assistance from Coburn Dukehart, the Center’s digital and multimedia director.

Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Photo essay: Wisconsin’s frenetic lame duck session

by Coburn Dukehart / Wisconsin Watch and Emily Hamer December 5th, 2018December 7th, 2018 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

The Legislature held an extraordinary session to push through a series of fast-tracked bills before Gov. Scott Walker leaves office.

Posted inOpinion, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Your Right to Know: Wisconsin lawmakers embrace secrecy, fast-tracking

by Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Watch December 5th, 2018January 13th, 2020
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Last-minute surprises and secretive moves hide Wisconsin lawmakers’ actions from public view

by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism October 28th, 2018November 8th, 2018
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Voter ID linked to lower turnout in Wisconsin, other states; students, people of color, elderly most affected

by Cameron Smith/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism September 30th, 2018June 10th, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Voter fraud — what voter fraud? Studies contradict photo ID rationale

by Cameron Smith and Dee J. Hall/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism September 30th, 2018October 24th, 2018
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Secret cash aided politicians who rewrote Wisconsin law to block claims of lead-poisoned children

by Pawan Naidu / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism September 2nd, 2018June 10th, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Money & Politics, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Wisconsin’s campaign finance system: A summary

by Pawan Naidu / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism September 2nd, 2018June 10th, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

After Gov. Scott Walker took office, bills moved faster through the Wisconsin Legislature

by Teodor Teofilov / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism August 19th, 2018June 10th, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Opinion, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Why we analyzed the speed of bills in the Wisconsin Legislature and what we learned

by Dee J. Hall / Wisconsin Watch August 19th, 2018January 13th, 2020
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Wisconsin residents see democracy decline, reflecting national discontent with government

by Nicole Ki / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism August 5th, 2018June 10th, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

Public, politicians pushing Wisconsin to enact nonpartisan redistricting to strengthen democracy

by Cathleen Draper/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism June 1st, 2018June 10th, 2019
Posted inGovernment, Undemocratic: Secrecy and Power vs. The People

High stakes for elections — and democracy — as U.S. Supreme Court nears decision on Wisconsin redistricting case

by Cathleen Draper/Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism June 1st, 2018June 10th, 2019

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