Maayan Silver
Maayan Silver is an intern with WUWM's Lake Effect program. She is a practicing criminal defense attorney, NPR listener and student of journalism and radio production.
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Jewish cantors in Wisconsin are celebrating Hanukkah in a new way during the pandemic: They will gather virtually and broadcast a concert of holiday music for audiences across the country. -
A recount is underway in heavily Democratic parts of Wisconsin at the request of President Trump's campaign. The recount isn't expected to change President-elect Biden's narrow victory in the state.
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Three states will be watched closely on Election Day as the ballots roll in: Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. NPR's reporters in each state discuss the voting scenes.
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Following a Supreme Court decision that requires absentee ballots to arrive by the evening of Election Day, Wisconsin's parties are trying to ensure voters turn in their ballots as soon as possible.
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Emergency Rooms And Health Clinics Become Voter Registration HubsA nonpartisan program gives patients and visitors the chance to register to vote during an election year when health care has been the primary concern for many. -
A new effort to register first-time voters is centered on hospitals and clinics in the hopes of helping disadvantaged communities get more representation.
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After Congress didn't provide additional funds to help run the election safely this year, cash-strapped cities and states are turning to private foundations for help buying needed equipment.
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As Americans shift to voting by mail, political parties are investing heavily in making sure voters know their options. In Wisconsin, Parks and Recreation actors joined Democrats in this effort.
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Even as President Trump and other Republicans claim mail-in voting could lead to fraud, local GOP officials are trying hard to convince voters that it's safe and easy to cast an absentee ballot.
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When President Trump visits Wisconsin Tuesday, it will be without the invitation of the governor. Trump has cited the protests in Kenosha as part of his law-and-order message.
