Isaac Rowlett
@isaacrowlett.bsky.social
Exploring Wisconsin’s past, present and future
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Did you know the “weekend” and working only 8 hours per day used to be considered a radical, liberal idea?
139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.
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139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.
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every tiny crumb that leaks out is a career ending bombshell and we’re all just supposed to go on with our lives while our elected representatives shrug and tell us there’s nothing to be done about the president’s involvement in a child sex trafficking operation
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
every tiny crumb that leaks out is a career ending bombshell and we’re all just supposed to go on with our lives while our elected representatives shrug and tell us there’s nothing to be done about the president’s involvement in a child sex trafficking operation
Milwaukee, 2025
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Milwaukee, 2025
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025
Scout Lake in Greendale, Wisconsin — 3 years ago today
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Scout Lake in Greendale, Wisconsin — 3 years ago today
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025
Port Washington, WI — 162 years ago today
1000 Ozaukee County residents rise up in a violent mob to attack government officials over a new draft order to bolster the ranks of the Union armies in the Civil War. They specifically sought out abolitionists to assault.
Source: @whspress.bsky.social
1000 Ozaukee County residents rise up in a violent mob to attack government officials over a new draft order to bolster the ranks of the Union armies in the Civil War. They specifically sought out abolitionists to assault.
Source: @whspress.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Port Washington, WI — 162 years ago today
1000 Ozaukee County residents rise up in a violent mob to attack government officials over a new draft order to bolster the ranks of the Union armies in the Civil War. They specifically sought out abolitionists to assault.
Source: @whspress.bsky.social
1000 Ozaukee County residents rise up in a violent mob to attack government officials over a new draft order to bolster the ranks of the Union armies in the Civil War. They specifically sought out abolitionists to assault.
Source: @whspress.bsky.social
One of the casualties of the August flood was the gym at the Daniels Mardak Boys & Girls Club here on Milwaukee's North Side, which is used by more than 200 kids each day.
Please support this important cause by donating to rebuild this community asset: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Donutz202...
Please support this important cause by donating to rebuild this community asset: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Donutz202...
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
One of the casualties of the August flood was the gym at the Daniels Mardak Boys & Girls Club here on Milwaukee's North Side, which is used by more than 200 kids each day.
Please support this important cause by donating to rebuild this community asset: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Donutz202...
Please support this important cause by donating to rebuild this community asset: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Donutz202...
155 years ago today:
Wisconsin scientist Increase Lapham issues the first published national weather forecast, accurately predicting “high winds & falling temperatures for Chicago, Detroit & the Eastern cities”
His Weather Bureau would become today’s National Weather Service
Wisconsin scientist Increase Lapham issues the first published national weather forecast, accurately predicting “high winds & falling temperatures for Chicago, Detroit & the Eastern cities”
His Weather Bureau would become today’s National Weather Service
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
155 years ago today:
Wisconsin scientist Increase Lapham issues the first published national weather forecast, accurately predicting “high winds & falling temperatures for Chicago, Detroit & the Eastern cities”
His Weather Bureau would become today’s National Weather Service
Wisconsin scientist Increase Lapham issues the first published national weather forecast, accurately predicting “high winds & falling temperatures for Chicago, Detroit & the Eastern cities”
His Weather Bureau would become today’s National Weather Service
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA — 2025
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA — 2025
Happy Friday, Milwaukee!
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Happy Friday, Milwaukee!
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Emil Seidel (1910-1912), Daniel Hoan (1916-1940), & Frank Zeidler (1948-1960) have likely impacted your life in ways you never think about, even if you’ve never stepped foot in Milwaukee.
And if city governments are laboratories of democracy, then the Cream City has been research central!
And if city governments are laboratories of democracy, then the Cream City has been research central!
friendly reminder that socialist mayors governed Milwaukee for nearly half a century from 1910-1960
during this time Milwaukee achieved milestones such as being the healthiest, safest, and best-governed city in America
during this time Milwaukee achieved milestones such as being the healthiest, safest, and best-governed city in America
November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Emil Seidel (1910-1912), Daniel Hoan (1916-1940), & Frank Zeidler (1948-1960) have likely impacted your life in ways you never think about, even if you’ve never stepped foot in Milwaukee.
And if city governments are laboratories of democracy, then the Cream City has been research central!
And if city governments are laboratories of democracy, then the Cream City has been research central!
friendly reminder that socialist mayors governed Milwaukee for nearly half a century from 1910-1960
during this time Milwaukee achieved milestones such as being the healthiest, safest, and best-governed city in America
during this time Milwaukee achieved milestones such as being the healthiest, safest, and best-governed city in America
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
friendly reminder that socialist mayors governed Milwaukee for nearly half a century from 1910-1960
during this time Milwaukee achieved milestones such as being the healthiest, safest, and best-governed city in America
during this time Milwaukee achieved milestones such as being the healthiest, safest, and best-governed city in America
Milwaukee, 2025
November 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Milwaukee, 2025
huge turnout even in the first 30 minutes
the future is determined by those who show up
if you can’t make it today then be sure to submit your perspectives here: www.pima.wisconsindot.gov/public/s123-...
the future is determined by those who show up
if you can’t make it today then be sure to submit your perspectives here: www.pima.wisconsindot.gov/public/s123-...
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
huge turnout even in the first 30 minutes
the future is determined by those who show up
if you can’t make it today then be sure to submit your perspectives here: www.pima.wisconsindot.gov/public/s123-...
the future is determined by those who show up
if you can’t make it today then be sure to submit your perspectives here: www.pima.wisconsindot.gov/public/s123-...
happening *TODAY* from 4-7pm @ St. Thomas Moore
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your perspectives on Milwaukee’s future!
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your perspectives on Milwaukee’s future!
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
happening *TODAY* from 4-7pm @ St. Thomas Moore
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your perspectives on Milwaukee’s future!
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your perspectives on Milwaukee’s future!
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Read this by @gelliottmorris.com about how & why Dems scored big on Tuesday. Bottom line: affordability & anti-Trump backlash won the day. Also:
-Almost every single county moved to Dems
-Democrats swung economy-focused voters by 93 points
-Trump’s gains with Gen Z and Latinos have vanished
-Almost every single county moved to Dems
-Democrats swung economy-focused voters by 93 points
-Trump’s gains with Gen Z and Latinos have vanished
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Read this by @gelliottmorris.com about how & why Dems scored big on Tuesday. Bottom line: affordability & anti-Trump backlash won the day. Also:
-Almost every single county moved to Dems
-Democrats swung economy-focused voters by 93 points
-Trump’s gains with Gen Z and Latinos have vanished
-Almost every single county moved to Dems
-Democrats swung economy-focused voters by 93 points
-Trump’s gains with Gen Z and Latinos have vanished
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Effective politics requires relationships & community. Today’s parties only think about harvesting individual votes, not recognizing that the social investment will actually get them more votes & build long-term support. Good parties go even further by integrating into community life year round.
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Effective politics requires relationships & community. Today’s parties only think about harvesting individual votes, not recognizing that the social investment will actually get them more votes & build long-term support. Good parties go even further by integrating into community life year round.
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i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
the other thing about this is that there is no reason to pit these candidates against each other? each are good fits for their respective electorates and each shows the value of vigorous campaigns focused on the stated material problems of voters.
November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin — 2025
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bring back shame
I wrote about Nazism in a small Michigan town, and in a large North American country; about the uses of and limits of shame; and on the importance of holding shared standards. www.the-reframe.com/the-death-of...
The Death of Shame
Modern Nazis, careless people, and the offensive necessity of caring in a shameful age.
www.the-reframe.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
bring back shame
Milwaukee tonight was showing off
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Milwaukee tonight was showing off
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Coming home was always the right idea.
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Coming home was always the right idea.