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Senators call for new Yemen certification to protect civilians

US Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Todd Young have sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of a Saturday deadline for him to re-certify to Congress that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are taking adequate measures to avoid harming civilians in Yemen.

East side mayoral debate interrupted by protesters

The Young, Gifted and Black Coalition, a group calling for the termination of Officer Matthew Kenny after the shooting death of Tony Robinson, marched in protest to the debate; They proceeded to enter the Barrymore Theater, chanting in remembrance.

Dane Co. Exec., Sheriff: No new jail will be built

Despite  Dane Co. Exec. Joe Parisi and Sheriff Dave Mahoney's change in tone before the New Year that no new jail would be built, Young, Gifted & Black Coalition protesters continued their sixth straight week of protesting against police violence under a "no new jail" banner Saturday.

Awaiting Ferguson decision, local young leaders emphasize racial inequality

Group will lead local rally following announcement in Missouri

Whether or not a Ferguson, Missouri grand jury decides to criminally charge Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown, local youth leaders say they will use the decision to emphasize Madison and Dane County's racial inequality.

Could tougher voting laws squelch the youth vote?

Youth vote helped elect Obama in 2008

The higher profile of younger voters has landed them in the middle of the debate over some state laws that regulate voter registration and how people identify themselves at the polls.

Could tougher voting laws squelch the youth vote?

Youth vote helped elect Obama in 2008

The higher profile of younger voters has landed them in the middle of the debate over some state laws that regulate voter registration and how people identify themselves at the polls.