Anna Kleiber

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Trisha Paytas was anything but ‘mid’ at Milwaukee show

Influencer Trisha Paytas brought authenticity and passion to Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater for her “Eras of Trish Tour.” 

Cardinal Call: Hmong Diaspora in Tapestry

On this episode of the Cardinal Call,  host Ted Hyngstrom speaks to former Daily Cardinal State News Editor Anna Kleiber about her story “‘Hmong Diaspora in Tapestry’: A history of resilience told through embroidered cloth” in a discussion of the past, present and future of the Hmong diaspora. Article in this week’s “campus news in brief” segment: Evers appoints 3 members to UW Board of Regents - Alaina Walsh

‘Hmong Diaspora in Tapestry’: A history of resilience told through embroidered cloth

The Hmong Institute’s “Hmong Diaspora in Tapestry” exhibition at the Overture Center offers attendees a raw look at Hmong diaspora and refugee experiences.

‘Now we get to fight back’: Wisconsin mom pushes increased penalties for sextortion after son’s death

Brittney Bird testified in favor of a bill that would make sextortion a standalone crime in Wisconsin after her son Bradyn Bohn died by suicide after falling victim to sextortion.

2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing

Hmong Wisconsinites celebrate community milestones and resilience as 2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora.

Rothman continues push for increased UW System funding despite GOP opposition

University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman defended the UW System budget as Republican lawmakers question the need for additional funding while scrutinizing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses.

Audits say Wisconsin fails to track DEI spending, GOP renews call to end the programs

A newly released audit found that the UW system and 15 Wisconsin state agencies failed to track how much they spent on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Wisconsin counties shift left in the 2025 Supreme Court race

Justice-elect Susan Crawford outperformed former Vice President Kamala Harris in key Democratic strongholds and flipped “BOW” counties from red to blue in the 2025 spring election.

‘It’s all hands on deck’: WisDems canvass in Wausau ahead of April 1 election

Ten days out from the April 1 election, grassroots volunteers in Wausau hit the streets to turn out the vote for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford.

Assembly passes restrictions on transgender participation in school sports, gender-affirming care for minors

Gov. Tony Evers has said he will veto the bills as Republican lawmakers urged him to change his stance.

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Grassroots volunteer Carolyn Michalski door-to-door canvassing on behalf of the Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford ahead of the spring 2025 election in Wausau, Wisconsin, on March 22, 2025.

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Signage for Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford hangs on the door of the Marathon County Democratic Party office in Wausau, Wisconsin on March 22, 2025.

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Thomas Fowler, chairman of the tribal council of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, ahead of the annual State of the Tribes address on March 19, 2025. 

Climate Accountability Act 2025

Rep. Supreme Moore Omokunde, D-Milwaukee, unveils bill to hold the Legislature accountable for meeting international greenhouse gas reduction target on March 4, 2025.

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Hundreds gather at the Wisconsin State Capitol to protest President Donald Trump's administration and Project 2025 on Feb. 18, 2025. 

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Hundreds march up State Street from the Wisconsin State Capitol to protest President Donald Trump's administration and Project 2025 on Feb. 5, 2025.