By LaKeshia Myers In 1953, singer Patti Page recorded a novelty song that asked the question, “How much is that doggie in the window?” In the song, Page wanted to purchase a dog so that her boyfriend wouldn’t be lonely while she was away. While this was a noble idea, I doubt Patti Page could […]
Gentrification and Displacement: A Call to Preserve Community
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee “Brooklyn isn’t Brooklyn anymore” is a refrain that you will hear from many native residents of New York City. The Prospect Park and Williamsburg neighborhoods of this borough look almost unrecognizable today compared to 10 years ago. Where longtime residents used to […]
Compete, Don’t Cheat
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor “How can it be that successful, distinguished people—take [former New York State Gov.] Eliot Spitzer, who I think was a true civil servant when he started out his career with good intentions—turn corrupt? At the same time, you have other successful people, like Mother Theresa, who don’t become […]
Water Quality Task Force Public Hearings Fail to Engage Milwaukee Residents
By Brenda Coley and Kirsten Shead Co-Executive Directors of Milwaukee Water Commons The Water Quality Task Force, a recently formed committee of the Wisconsin legislature, is in the process of holding 11 public hearings across the state to better understand the issues and challenges around water. While we applaud the forming of this task force, […]
Family Ties: A Look at Familial Connections in Adoption & Child Welfare
By LaKeshia Myers Two of the most influential people in my life (with the exception of my parents) have been my aunts, Kaye and Thelma. They have been present for every major event in my life; they have served as continuous mentors, advocates, sounding boards, and occasional disciplinarians. Growing up, I knew if anything were […]
Be the Change
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee This past Friday, I was proud to participate in the Rites of Passage bonding event for the Be the Change Program. Each year, participants in this program travel to Lincoln Park with their Chapter Leaders and elders for a ceremonial Intergenerational Circle. […]
Enemies of the State: Children at the Border
By LaKeshia Myers Children are under siege. Many in states that border Mexico have been ripped from their parents’ arms and held in detention camps for months. Reports of malnutrition, widespread illness, and unbearable hygiene have surfaced in the news. Older children are said to be taking care of younger children who have been left […]
Thank you LULAC
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee This past week, Milwaukee had the honor and privilege of hosting the 90th Anniversary LULAC convention at the Wisconsin Convention Center here in Milwaukee. People from across the United States gathered to celebrate the history of impactful work and bright future of […]
How To Not Quit Teaching
By Michael Linsin Four of every ten new teachers leave the profession within five years. That is a staggering number. It’s made all the more alarming given that teacher shortages in the US are expected to exceed 300,000 by 2020. Although low starting pay, large class sizes, and lack of autonomy are certainly factors. Most […]
1st Amendment or Equal Pay Should Not Be the Choice
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Column written along with Sen. Taylor’s intern Lauren Sorenson On July 7, the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team contributed to their already long list of accomplishments by winning their third World Cup title. While serving as an inspiration and source of pride for us all, some players exercised their […]
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