By Alex Lasry Across the country and even right here in Wisconsin, Republicans are attacking the very foundation of our democracy – the constitutional right to vote. Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people are at stake. Under the guise of preventing non-existent election fraud, Republicans are deciding who gets […]
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Child Tax Credit: A Game Changer
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor One of my favorite comedians is Lavelle Crawford. He has this pretty funny skit in which he says his mom would give him “the speech” before they entered the grocery store. “Don’t ask for nothing, don’t touch nothing, don’t look at nothing,” Crawford said, doing his best imitation […]
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize, Hold On
By LaKeshia N. Myers January 6, 2021—hundreds storm the United States capitol building. All security perimeters were breached; windows were broken, Capitol Police Officers were sprayed with bear spray and beaten for blocking entrance to the building. Congressional offices were broken into and ransacked; the U.S. Senate chamber was taken by insurrectionists wielding zip-ties and […]
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The Real Reason Why Critical Race Theory is Under Attack
By Dr. Javier Tapia This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Editor’s note: Have something on your mind? “Community Voices” is the place to let Milwaukee hear what you have to say. To be considered, we need […]
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Drug Paraphernalia or Life Saver?
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Drug abuse is not new. From morphine to “molly”, there have been any number of medical and illicit substances that have commanded our attention. We’ve been given a front row seat to observe the devastating impact they have had on our community. Just when you think you’ve see […]
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Black in the Ivory Tower: High Stakes & Even Higher Expectations
By LaKeshia N. Myers According to the U.S. Census, 1.68 percent of Americans over the age of 25 have a PhD. This equates to approximately 2.5 million people (U.S. Census, 2013). Americans with professional degrees such as physicians or dentists make up 1.48 percent of the U.S. population, making the total percent of Americans referred […]
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How to Avoid a Looming Homelessness Crisis
By Kerry Jackson and Wayne Winegarden Homelessness is a growing problem in virtually every state. Nowhere is it more pressing than in California, which in the past three years spent more than $13 billion, roughly $30,000 annually for each homeless person, to address it. Tragically, its “housing first” approach is a colossal failure. Overall, says […]
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The Enemy within the State: How the GOP-Led State Legislature Continues to Malign Milwaukee
By LaKeshia N. Myers When faced with necessary encounters, war must always be considered a viable option to challenge one’s enemy. While I believe it shouldn’t be used as a first level defense, it should be viewed as a strategic option in one’s arsenal. Last week, while debating the Republican version of the state budget, […]
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Milwaukee vs. Everybody: An Inconvenient Truth
By LaKeshia N. Myers Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the largest and most racially diverse city in the state of Wisconsin. Comprised of nearly 600,000 residents, the City of Milwaukee and the surrounding 18 municipalities that make up Milwaukee County collectively supply the State of Wisconsin with the bulk of its operating revenue. This translates to more […]
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Wisconsin Students Deserve the Best
By State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor As I reflect on my 41 years in education, I am reminded of how crucial it is for all young people to have the support and resources they need to be successful in school and life. Growing up in Mississippi during the Civil Rights era, I was one of […]
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