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"It is my belief that it persists today because the people that it impacts are not even seen as human in the first place:" Activists held an event at the State Capitol today calling for the abolition of solitary confinement

April 23, 2024

Here's your local news for Tuesday, April 23, 2024:

  • We hear from activists at the Capitol calling for the abolition of solitary confinement,
  • Get the details on the Children's Museum's new, climate-focused exhibit,
  • Learn what horse girl memes, volleyball nets, and orange silicon all have in common,
  • Examine the deal between the state legislature and the UW system on DEI initiatives,
  • Chat with the manager of the Turn Key Supper Club,
  • Describe all the ways that ducklings can get into trouble,
  • And much more.