Letter from the editor: Finding radiance in a grim field
By Ava Menkes | Apr. 25In Wisconsin, a culture of democracy is preserved by local news reporting.
Ava Menkes is the managing editor at The Daily Cardinal. She previously served as the state news editor. She has covered multiple stories about the upcoming election, healthcare and campus, and written in-depth about rural issues, legislative maps and youth voter turnout. She will be an incoming intern with Wisconsin Watch. Follow her on Twitter at @AvaMenkes.
In Wisconsin, a culture of democracy is preserved by local news reporting.
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