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Joe Kelly is a writer and reporter based in Milwaukee. He has covered Wisconsin's courts, government, elections and other areas of state and local intrigue for Courthouse News since 2018. Born in Springfield, Illinois, and raised in Milwaukee, Kelly graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2013, then went on to earn an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of New Orleans in 2018. He previously interned for UWM's literary journal, Cream City Review, and freelanced for Urban Milwaukee and Gambit, a New Orleans alternative weekly.
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On final night of RNC, Donald Trump ascends the Republican throne once more
Though he began with an appeal to unity, the former president and Republican nominee did not shy away from bashing Democrats and accusing them of destroying the country.
Republicans reaffirm steadfast commitment to Israel at RNC event
Against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, prominent Republican voices remain firmly on the side of Israel — though some pro-Palestine groups are making their voices heard where they can.
GOP vows to 'Make America Strong Again' at third night of RNC
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance headlined the evening's program, officially accepting the GOP's nomination for vice president.
Nonpartisan group teams up with conservatives to boost youth voter engagement at RNC
The question of the day at the event was how to get disillusioned, disengaged young people politically involved regardless of partisanship. Some speakers hoped that would help the GOP become more unified and diverse.
GOP on the offense at second night of Republican National Convention
Former presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Texas Senator Ted Cruz spoke on the convention stage Tuesday.
Despite Trump assassination attempt, gun advocates at RNC push for protection of gun owners
Three congressional Republicans and a Trump campaign adviser criticized Biden for his gun control efforts and remained steadfast that guns are not the real problem in incidents of gun violence.
GOP confidence prevails on first night of Republican National Convention
Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance were all but solidified as the Republican candidates for the nation's highest offices earlier on Monday.
Protesters, conservative policy wonks portray divided America at RNC opening day
Conservative stars at a think tank's policy fest and left-wing demonstrators at a street protest talked past each other while simultaneously lambasting the country's fractured politics.