EDITORIAL Stop speculating and see what Madison police actually do | Our view Wisconsin State Journal editorial board May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 Updated Aug 22, 2026 × Lauren Cnare, a community member on the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board, introduces herself Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here we go again in Madison, speculating over a controversial police interaction because city officers don’t wear body cameras.kAm%96 A@=:46 56D4C:36 H92E E96J D2J 92AA6?65] %9@D6 2CC6DE65 E6== 2 5:776C6?E DE@CJ] %96? E96 AF3=:4 2?5 4@FCE DJDE6> DECF88=6 E@ 7:8FC6 @FE E96 ECFE9]k^AmkAm%92E ?665D E@ 492?86[ H:E9 E96 |25:D@? r:EJ r@F?4:= 7:?2==J 2AAC@G:?8 3@5J 42>6C2D 7@C 2== A2EC@= @77:46CD :? 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Meet Lauren Cnare Lauren Cnare, a community member on the Wisconsin State Journal editorial board, introduces herself
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Dazzling center in Madison will affirm, inspire | Our view Madison is going to feel more like home for the Black people who live, move and visit here.
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