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It has long been one of the most liberal institutions in the United States.{{fact}} It has a relatively low representation of minorities in its enrollment—11.5%—compared to 12.7% for the state of Wisconsin.  
 
It has long been one of the most liberal institutions in the United States.{{fact}} It has a relatively low representation of minorities in its enrollment—11.5%—compared to 12.7% for the state of Wisconsin.  
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It is the birthplace of both the [[political correctness]] and the [[Critical legal studies]] movements.{{fact}} It is the reason that Wisconsin, which has a conservative population, has a pro-gun control governor and two liberal U.S. Senators.  John Kerry carried Wisconsin in 2004 on the strength of the vote in Madison, where the large University is located.
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It is the birthplace of both the [[political correctness]]<ref>"The University of Wisconsin Madison campus has often been cited as the birthplace of political correctness. Donna Shalala, former Clinton Secretary of Health & Human Services and University of Wisconsin Chancellor has been called the founder of political correctness."[http://hnn.us/blogs/entries/9178.html]</ref> and the [[Critical legal studies]]<ref>http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Critical_legal_theory</ref> movements.  It is the reason that Wisconsin, which has a conservative population, has a pro-gun control governor and two liberal U.S. Senators.  John Kerry carried Wisconsin in 2004 on the strength of the vote in Madison, where the large University is located.
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It is one of only 15 US Universities found to require a course in Shakespeare in order to receive a degree in English.<ref>http://www.goacta.org/press/Press%20Releases/4-19-07PR.htm</ref>
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It is one of only 15 U.S. Universities found to require a course in Shakespeare in order to receive a degree in English.<ref>http://www.goacta.org/press/Press%20Releases/4-19-07PR.htm</ref>
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[[Liberal]] Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, who received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has represented the district since 1998, and as its state representative prior to that.
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Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, who received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has represented the district since 1998, and as its state representative prior to that. 
   
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