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Karen Stokes
Civic Media
Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
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PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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Madison365 staff / Madison365
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Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch
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PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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