‘I worry about whether I will even have a future as a teacher.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Sky Abner Lauren Tracy, a 21-year-old junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is passionate about education and politically engaged in shaping the country’s future. Pursuing a double major in elementary and middle school education with concentrations in science and American Sign Language, she aspires to become a teacher. However, with the results of the 2024 election, she […]
‘I think it definitely has put a bad narrative on Christianity.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Piper Harried Ana Cosme, 19, is a freshman majoring in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. As a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, she has witnessed the rise of racism in the aftermath of the new Trump inauguration. She reflects on her family and her faith during this new political era. What would you say your reaction […]
‘Students feel that the issues they care about are left out of government.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Ethan Ainley Caleb Rose, 21, is a senior majoring in journalism and media studies at UW-Milwaukee. Rose has interned for NBC News and WisPolitics, covering the 2024 presidential election cycle. As a young journalist about to graduate and enter the field, Rose has concerns about freedom of the press in the current political climate. Ethan Ainley: What […]
‘All these new things only seem to be working for the higher class of Americans.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Joseph Bakalars Benjamin Schaaf, 21, is a film student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has become much more engaged in politics as a result of this most recent presidential election, and frustrated with some of the new Trump administration policies. Like many other young people, he sometimes feels as if his voice isn’t heard. Joseph Bakalars: […]
‘I just want public schooling to stay kind of conservative and pure because I have little girls.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Dorothy Carpenter Cameron Finney, 28, has a full-time job creating TikTok content and is raising two daughters with her husband. In the 2024 presidential election, Finney voted for President Donald Trump, citing her conservative values and the best interests of her daughters. Dorothy Carpenter: Why did you vote for President Trump in the 2024 election? Cameron Finney: […]
‘Change happens. You won’t always like the people who are in power.’ Posted on March 26, 2025April 2, 2025 by Lasierra Flowers Akira Quinn is a 22-year-old junior who attends UW-Milwaukee. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies, with a concentration in Journalism. Her experience in the aftermath of the election was a unique one. Lasierra Flowers: Since the elections, how are you now? Akira Quinn: So far, I’m doing great. […]
‘I’m looking at 2026 midterms at a litmus test for oligarchy as a fundamental thing.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Charles Butler Tony Mensah is a community resource advocate and American University graduate with a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications. He and Charles Butler met for brunch at a local Black-owned cafe and talked about Mensah’s feelings following the 2024 election, his anxieties and hopes under the new administration and how the election has impacted […]
‘I think that this administration really brought out the true colors of everybody.’ Posted on March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Shannon Knowski Katie Martinez, 23, is a junior media studies student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. As the oldest of four children to immigrant parents, being aware of the current changes the Trump Administration is making is of the utmost importance to Martinez. She talked about her fears for the country and spoke about the need for […]
Reactions to the Trump Administration’s Turbulent Start Posted on March 26, 2025April 22, 2026 by Media Milwaukee staff
Disillusion and Dissent: Young Wisconsin Voices on the 2024 Election Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by Media Milwaukee staff
“A huge part of the country is like, ‘Hello?’ We’re funding an ongoing, documented genocide.” Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by Katie Martinez-Lagunas Diana Sham, 26, is a senior psychology major with a JAMS minor at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Diana is an undecided voter and doesn’t want to settle for a candidate that doesn’t align with her values. We sat down to talk about her uncertainty and frustration, what topics are important to her, and […]
“I’d rather ‘waste’ my vote than vote for somebody who doesn’t support my ideals.” Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by William Stauber Soik Riley Koeppel is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursuing a major in history and a minor in communication. After they graduate in 2026, they hope to find a job in museum archiving or curation. With the 2024 election less than two weeks away, Koeppel said they intend to vote for Cornel West over […]