Say Something Real Dems Remind Nation of the Joy of Service By Michell Bryant The bible verse, Psalm 30:5 “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” has never been more relevant in the world of politics. As a proponent of the separation of church and state, there are times when […]
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Feminization -> Nullification -> Weaponization
BlackEconomics.org® Introduction This brief essay would have been best penned by a Black American female economist. Arguably, Black females have experienced certain historical opportunities to enjoy more favorable outcomes than their Black male counterparts. Therefore, Black females may have unique insights concerning how Black males could or should address this essay’s topic. Black economists value […]
Two Presidential Rallies a Few Weeks Apart Highlighted Very Different Energy Levels
By Ava Menkes Wisconsin Watch When Vice President Kamala Harris rallied thousands of supporters in West Allis last week, she hit a reset button on the presidential race, turning concerns from many voters about an inevitable Donald Trump landslide seemingly into ancient history. The rally, held 105 days before the election, started a new chapter […]
Donald Trump’s ‘Black Jobs’ Remarks Have Done Him Damage
By Karen Stokes A new poll shows Black voters believe President Joe Biden performed better than Donald Trump during Thursday’s debate, suggesting Trump’s remarks about “Black jobs” may have caused him damage with Black voters, according to Newsweek. Assaulting Biden on his immigration policies Trump said, “The fact is that his big kill on the […]
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The PBC and You
BlackEconomics.org® What is the PBC? Economist and 2018 Nobel Laureate William Nordhaus is an early theorizer about the political business cycle (PBC), which he concluded arises because “voters care about the economy and politicians care about power.”(1) The notion is that politicians will act to ensure favorable conditions (especially economic conditions) leading up to elections […]
President Biden to Speak at Morehouse Commencement
By Karen Stokes The White House announced that President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College this spring. President Biden will become the second sitting U.S. President to deliver the commencement address in the institution’s history. Former President Barack Obama addressed the Morehouse College graduating class in 2013. The White House confirmed […]
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The Disturbing State of the Union
We have a bitter and highly partisan Congress. We have a disunion, rife with too many separate factions and interests.
After Decades of Little Progress, Milwaukee Begins New Approach to Improve Lives of Black Men and Boys
The city’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific […]
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Affordable Care Act Under Threat Again
By Felesia Martin Vice Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Obamacare is once again under threat. This news shouldn’t come as a surprise. Donald Trump’s Republican party has long pursued an extreme agenda aimed squarely at attacking our freedoms—especially our right to access affordable health care coverage. Last Saturday, Donald Trump renewed his threats on Obamacare, […]
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It Shouldn’t Take A War to Get Our House In Order
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Former President Barack Obama frequently used the metaphor that Republicans drove the car in the ditch, Democrats got it back on the road, and then Republicans demanded the keys back. The problem is they can’t drive. Whether we are talking economy, public safety, education, health care, military affairs, […]
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