By Karma R. Chávez I’m not Black; I’m Chicana. So if that matters to you as to where critique comes from, then feel free to take what I am about to say with a grain of salt. However I do believe our struggles for liberation are intimately linked. My Black comrades have already been making […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Structural Reform Not Fees Necessary to Save the Postal Service
Many seem to think that much of what takes place in Washington, D.C. has little to no impact on their daily lives, but this could not be more untrue. Whether paying bills or sending a birthday card or receiving a postcard from a loved one, the U.S. Postal Service has an impact on each of […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
The Unnecessary Orlando Tragedy
By State Representative Leon D. Young This week, I join a stunned nation in offering my prayers and sympathy to the families of the victims and the entire LGBT community, in the aftermath of the horrific slaughter at an Orlando nightclub last Sunday morning. The human carnage is beyond belief: 49 confirmed dead; at least […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
It’s Time For Wisconsin To Ban Slavery
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Did you know that Wisconsin’s Constitution allows slavery? Take a minute, because I didn’t believe it when I heard it at first either. Article I, Section 2 of Wisconsin’s Constitution states, “There shall be neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude in this state, otherwise than for the punishment of crime, whereof […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
“Where are the African American and Latina Mark Zuckerbergs and Cheryl Sandbergs?”
By Hill Harper NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist The question, which came from a participant in a minority business empowerment seminar, quieted the room. The answer is simple: “They’re out there. But they don’t have a data plan.” That seems glib. But truth comes best in a simple package. The digital divide is real. Millions […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Black Self-Determination Juneteenth Celebration
On Sunday June 19, 2016 we will celebrate Juneteenth Day, also known as Black Independence Day or Freedom Day. This is a day that commemorates the final announcement of the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Donald Trump Is Unfit to Lead
By Representative JoCasta Zamarripa The stakes this November are too high. We cannot allow Donald Trump anywhere near the White House. Nearly eight years ago we made history by electing Barack Obama our forty-fourth president, the first African-American president to ever hold the job. He has been a uniter in times of deep division, a […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Hillary Clinton Statement on Orlando Terrorist Attack
In response to the terrorist attack last night at an Orlando gay nightclub Hillary Clinton released the following statement: “I join Americans in praying for the victims of the attack in Orlando, their families and the first responders who did everything they could to save lives. “This was an act of terror. Law enforcement and […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Why I Celebrate Juneteenth
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor To most people, the Fourth of July is recognized as “Independence Day.” Not everyone was granted freedom the day America declared independence from Great Britain, however. Juneteenth Day, June 19, 1865, is also known as “Emancipation” or “Freedom” Day for African- Americans. On this day, all slaves in the United […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
I’m With Hillary Clinton
By Representative Mandela Barnes Democrats – the time has come. It’s time to unite behind Hilary Clinton. Bernie Sanders was the clear winner of the Wisconsin Democratic primary. Wisconsinites made their support for his platform very plainly heard. I respect the voters of this state. Your perspective is valuable and for that reason, I’ve done […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 145
- 146
- 147
- 148
- 149
- …
- 177
- Next Page »