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Author Archives: Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch

Clara Neupert joined the Center as a News414 intern in June 2020. They are now the host of “The West Side” on Wisconsin Public Radio. Previously, Clara was the Ann Devroy fellow at The Washington Post and the Sally Webb Journalism intern at Wisconsin Public Radio. Clara holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UW-Eau Claire, where they reported for the student newspaper and student radio station.

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Posted inJustice & Safety

In wake of Wisconsin’s racial justice protests, curfew tickets raise equity and speech questions

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch April 24th, 2021August 16th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

In Milwaukee, Black residents accounted for about two-thirds of curfew citations. Kenosha and Wauwatosa defend curfew arrests in federal court.

Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety

Aggressive policing escalates violence at protests, research shows. A former Madison police chief touts a better way.

Avatar photo by Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch December 9th, 2020March 8th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

David Couper, Madison’s police chief from 1972 to 1993, says law enforcement should ditch the riot gear and tear gas to keep the peace.

Posted inEconomy

Timeline: Wisconsin’s eviction crisis

Avatar photo by Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch September 29th, 2020July 1st, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

An interactive timeline showcasing how the pandemic escalated Wisconsin’s evictions crisis.

Posted inGovernment

‘Nowhere to go’: Wisconsin renters face evictions as emergency aid falls short

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Allison Dikanovic, Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch and PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service August 22nd, 2020May 6th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods hit hardest as evictions eclipse pre-pandemic levels. A state aid program can’t keep up.

Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government

How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program and other resources for renters

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Clara Neupert / Wisconsin Watch and Allison Dikanovic August 22nd, 2020August 16th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A guide for renters at risk of eviction during the coronavirus pandemic.

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