WPR reports on the removal of two Madison statues by protesters and the assault on Sen. Tim Carpenter on June 23. WPR’s Shawn Johnson and Wisconsin Watch’s Will Cioci photographed the events.
Tag: Photo essays
Photojournalism produced by Wisconsin Watch reporters and photographers.
Posted inNews & Announcements
Mural project brought Black voices to a shuttered State Street
A public art project transformed the bleak scene left by looting and violent protests into one of color, dialogue, and Black experience. Wisconsin Watch photographer Will Cioci spoke with artists and community members about what the murals mean for Madison and what happens when the art comes down.
Posted inJustice & Safety
‘Juneteenth Day, it’ll never die’: Wisconsin celebrates Black freedom, resilience during nationwide push for justice
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience and Black ancestry. It is also a time to reflect on how to push against ongoing injustice. Wisconsin Watch photographer Will Cioci spent the day in Milwaukee to capture images and voices of people participating in the holiday.
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Justice & Safety
Photos: Fury and resolve as Wisconsinites rally for Black lives
Over the past few weeks as furor over the killing of George Floyd spread around the country, rallies and protests took place in Wisconsin communities both large and small. Here are scenes from some of the peaceful protests that our photographers have captured.
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Health & Welfare
Through the lens: Wisconsin’s rally against Safer at Home highlights political and cultural wars
On April 24, protesters assembled at the Wisconsin State Capitol to rally against Gov. Tony Evers’ extension of the Safer at Home order to May 26.
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Health & Welfare, Narrow Margin
A photographer’s journey from countryside to cityscape during Wisconsin’s pandemic election
Wisconsin Watch photographer Coburn Dukehart and reporter Lauren Fuhrmann documented scenes from Door County to Milwaukee during the election on April 7.
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government, Health & Welfare, Narrow Margin
Portraits of a pandemic: Milwaukee voters go to the polls
Despite the risks to their own health, these Milwaukee voters showed up at the polls, and waited, sometimes for hours, to participate in our democracy.
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Narrow Margin
April 7, 2020: Wisconsin goes to the polls during a pandemic — despite health experts’ calls to stay home
Wisconsin forged ahead with in-person voting Tuesday, after the state Supreme Court overturned Gov. Evers’ order delaying the election due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are scenes and dispatches of Tuesday’s historic Election Day from around the state. This story will be updated throughout the day on Tuesday, April 7.
Posted inGovernment
Photo Essay: Pomp, circumstance and proposals as Gov. Tony Evers delivers State of the State
Gov. Tony Evers gave his second State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2020 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. This is a glimpse of some of the moments from the night.
Posted inNews & Announcements
Bringing Wisconsin news to life: Our top 10 photos of 2019
A look at some of our most compelling documentary work and portraiture from 2019.
Posted inGovernment
Photo Essay: Tony Evers sworn in as 46th governor of Wisconsin
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers was sworn into office Monday afternoon as Wisconsin’s 46th governor. See photos from the event by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism photojournalists Coburn Dukehart and Emily Hamer.
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Our top 10 photos of 2018
The best photojournalism by WisconsinWatch photographers and partners from 2018.