When Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Ripon today, she'll be visiting the birthplace of the Republican Party. And that's not a mistake. Harris will be joined by former Rep. Liz Cheney, who ...

The Little White School House in Ripon, Wisconsin. The Republican National Convention convenes in Milwaukee on Monday, July 15. Delegates could say they're meeting on the party's home turf, dating ...

With 2,429 delegates to the Republican National Convention coming to Milwaukee, joining thousands of journalists and national and international officials, time for reminders of Wisconsin’s history ...

The golden age of politics -- A new party arises -- The secession crisis -- Lincoln and the Civil War -- The radicals and reconstruction -- The age of the condottiere -- Tariffs, silver, and expansion ...

3/20/1854: The Republican Party is founded. President Abraham Lincoln would be elected President on the Republican ticket six years later on November 6, 1860.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. RIPON, Wis. — A black, potbelly stove occupies one corner. There's a blackboard on the wall, a desk for the teacher, benches for ...

The Republican National Convention convenes in Milwaukee next week. Delegates could say they're meeting on the party's home turf, dating back 170 years. About 90 minutes away from the massive hall ...