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When The University Of Wisconsin Persecuted Gay Students

For nearly two decades after World War II, leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison systematically outed gay students to their families, extended harsh punishments for suspected homosexual activity and participated in harmful attempts at psychiatric treatment.

Series: The Yahara Watershed

Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

The Health Of Wisconsin's Lakes And What Throws Them Out Of Balance

Will Cushman

WisContext

Wisconsin is home to an awful lot of lakes. What defines a healthy lake?

The Status Of Funding Environmental Stewardship In Wisconsin

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Wisconsin's budget-writing committee approved a two-year extension for the state's stewardship fund that purchases land for outdoor recreation and environmental protection. Wisconsin Policy Forum research director Jason Stein discusses the program's funding.

What Do All The Symbols On The Wisconsin State Flag Mean?

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Karl Christenson

Wisconsin Public Radio

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Wisconsin Life

Here's a classic joke: A miner, a sailor and a badger walk into a busy bar. Actually, it's not a bar … it's the Wisconsin state flag.

Series: The Dairy State Economy

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

What Does CAFO Oversight Look Like In Wisconsin And Who Pays For It?

Will Cushman

WisContext

Wisconsin's agricultural bounty is possible thanks in part to the state's voluminous supply of freshwater. At the same time, the use of this resource to grow crops and nourish livestock poses risks to the quality of these waters.

Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Noon Wednesday: The New Normal For Rural Schools

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Andy Moore

PBS Wisconsin

Declining enrollments and complicated funding streams are making it harder and harder for rural schools to keep the lights on. Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance director Kim Kaukl discusses this seemingly inescapable pattern and shares his own story in Spring Valley.

When And Where Black Flies Are Out For Blood In Wisconsin

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

Black flies — also called "buffalo gnats" due to their humpbacked appearance — are deceptive creatures for their small size.

Diverging Values Heighten Contention Over Fish And Wildlife Management

Andrew Urevig

Ensia

Another day, another debate on wildlife management.

Series: Women In Wisconsin's Democracy

Wisconsin Marks Centennial Of Ratifying Women's Vote

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

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In 1919, Wisconsin was the first state in the nation to ratify the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. A celebration at the state Capitol 100 years later recalled that history and its legacy.

Series: Extreme Precipitation And Wisconsin's Climate

Series: Climate Science And Wisconsin

The 'New Normal' Of Erratic Water Levels On The Great Lakes

Drew Gronewold

University of Michigan

Richard B. Rood

University of Michigan

As recently as 2013, water levels on most of the Great Lakes were very low. But since 2014 the issue has been too much water, not too little.