Vote For Judge Janet Protasiewicz By Milwaukee Courier Staff This is an election that has been nationally-watched, and drawn record spending. It’s an election that has already brought out hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites to vote early. And with the court split 4-3 in favor of so-called “conservative” justices, it is an election that will […]
Why do we Need to Vote
African Americans and women have always fought to vote. There’s been a long history of preventing people of color from voting. African Americans knew that the inability to vote resulted in economic, political, and social harm to themselves, their families, and their communities. Originally under the Constitution, only white male citizens over the age of […]
Medicare Advantage Works for African American Seniors. Now is the Time to Protect It.
By Betty Speed Health care access continues to be an important issue across Wisconsin’s Black communities. As the cost of care continues to rise, it has become increasingly important that we have options that allow us to access quality and affordable health care. That is why I am a supporter of Medicare Advantage, a program […]
Wisconsin Voters Continue to Learn More About Supreme Court Candidate Dan Kelly’s Ties to GOP Extremists
By Milwaukee Courier Staff On Thursday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Kelly appeared at an event headlined by anti-abortion extremist Matthew Trewhella. During his speech in St. Croix County, Trewhella compared public health guidance during the COVID pandemic to the Holocaust. Trewhella has previously said the murder of an anti-abortion provider was “justifiable homicide.” […]
Riots: The American Way
By LaKeshia N. Myers “A riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have […]
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is Not for Sale
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Reporting continues to emerge showing deep financial ties between Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Dan Kelly’s and extreme right-wing special interest groups that have long advanced Republican causes in court. Kelly already had long-established ties to the far-right fringe through his legal work for the anti-abortion group Wisconsin Right to Life and […]
No Cuts to Medicare Advantage
By State Representative Dora Drake I firmly believe we must look out and care for our most vulnerable populations within our communities. It is one of the important priorities I advocate for while serving the constituents of the 11th Assembly District and families throughout Wisconsin. When it comes to health, I have worked to be […]
Check Yo’ Self, Before You Wreck Yo’ Self
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor If you are of a certain age, musical genre, or social network, you are familiar with the saying “Check yo’ self, before you wreck yo’ self”. While it didn’t originate with the rapper Ice Cube, his 1993 “Check Yo Self” song became anthem and cautionary tale for making […]
The Wisconsin Supreme Court Needs to Move in a new Direction
By Milwaukee Courier Staff Wisconsin’s April 4th Supreme Court election is a race that could have decades-long ramifications for our state. Justices on the Supreme Court issue rulings that touch every part of life in Wisconsin, and because these justices are elected to ten year terms, chances to change the direction of the court and […]
Women Anywhere Equals Equity Everywhere
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Women’s History Month is an opportunity to elevate the many women who have worked for change, equity, and recognition of the contributions of women from around the world. There is a global effort to ensure that systems, organizations, and communities are free of bias and gender-based stereotypes and […]
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