Sponsor

Author

Alice Herman

Alice Herman is a reporter from Wisconsin. She currently covers elections and threats to democracy for the Guardian US.

Sponsor

Alice's Latest Articles

A photo collage shows a screenshot of a written Spanish-language history blurb, a headshot photo of Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, and the album cover of Bad Bunny's album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," which depicts two plastic lawn chairs set on grass in front of a stand of palm trees. The background of the collage is a screenshot from a short film accompanying the album; it shows a close-up shot of two hands holding a miniature Puerto Rican flag, against a backdrop of grass and plants.
Bad Bunny teams up with Jorell Meléndez-Badillo to unpack Puerto Rican history

The UW-Madison professor accompanies the singer's new album with rich political context.

A reporter asked for body-camera footage. UW-Madison police threatened her with a fine.

A hands-on encounter with Wisconsin’s newest and most troublesome open-records law.

A photo shows Frank Emspak seated in a chair, facing the camera with his hands folded in his lap. In the background, out of focus, is a living room and a grand piano.
Frank Emspak was an advocate for workers—and for labor media

The veteran labor activist, scholar, and journalist died on June 15, leaving behind a formidable legacy in Madison and beyond.

Photo of a crowd of workers on Capitol Square wearing blue union shirts and carrying signs. A sign in the foreground reads, "2022 profit: $343 million. 2022 raises: $0."
TruStage strikers went back to work; in 26 hours, bargaining stalled again 

Unionized workers weigh a second strike to bring the large Madison company back to the table.

In this graphic, the state of Wisconsin has the word "Warning" stamped over it with different Pride flag color combinations swirling in the background.
Wisconsin’s Pride events grapple with renewed threats in communities large and small

Escalating attacks on the LGBTQ+ community are forcing Pride organizers to weigh expression against safety.

A photo shows a group of workers, all wearing blue shirts with the Office and Professional Employees International union logo on the backs, applauding in a meeting hall. A sign visible near the back of the room reads, “Record profits… cuts to jobs and healthcare? Do better, CUNA Mutual.”
CUNA Mutual workers move closer toward their first-ever strike

In a definitive vote, workers at the Madison-based insurance and financial services company authorized a strike.

Check the crying about restaurant labor shortages

If the pandemic forces Madison restaurateurs to raise wages, it'll be long overdue.

Madison’s Common Council races put movement candidates to the test

The April 6 election highlights backlash against Black Lives Matter and radical policy ideas.

At Madison’s Police and Fire Commission, the deck is stacked against the public

The hiring of Madison's newest police chief is another defeat for community control.

A chain of death for the Wisconsin Legislature

The Wisconsin GOP is fighting an imaginary war on Christmas while Wisconsinites fight for their lives.