Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor As we closeout Black History Month, I am reminded of the words of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall: “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” It is in that […]
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A Vote for Judge Everett Mitchell for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Equals Positive Change
By Amelia Royko Maurer Over the next two years, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will make decisions that deeply impact all of our lives. Abortion rights, voting rights and safe drinking water are all on the table. No matter who we are or where we live, our lives will change. We can ensure a positive change […]
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I Will Always Lift Every Voice and Sing
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Republicans Upset Over Black National Anthem Sung at Game This past weekend, an estimated 113 million people watched portions or all of Super Bowl LVII. A new chapter in American history was written as two Black quarterbacks shepherded the game. But it was a 123-year-old song that had […]
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Congress Must Act So that Others Can Live
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor On April 28, 2021, President Joe Biden took to the floor of the U.S. Capitol. In an address to a Joint Session of Congress, Biden reflected on the response to COVID-19. In his opening remarks he said, “One hundred days ago, America’s house was on fire. We had […]
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When the Gates Swing Open
By LaKeshia N. Myers A minister once said, “Remember, everyone has two dates on their tombstone, what really counts is what you did with the dash in between. It’s the dash that’s most important.” I have had plenty of time to dwell on the dash this week, as I am mourning the loss of my […]
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Red Light Camera Enforcement Deserves the Green Light
By LaKeshia N. Myers Street racing, “red light roulette”, and driving on sidewalks—all of these things are reckless driving realities across the state of Wisconsin and especially in the city of Milwaukee. These are the reasons I support a holistic approach to curb reckless driving and the first step in this process would be changing […]
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Big Bird Could Teach Adults A Thing or Two
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor On January 23, 2023 we lost a friend from our youth that you likely didn’t know by name. But if I sang a song, you could likely guess. Sunny Day Sweepin’ the clouds away On my way to where the air is sweet Can you tell me how […]
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To Help Patients Save Money, Congress Needs to Tackle the Middlemen in Health Care
By Sally C. Pipes As a Republican-controlled House of Representatives with a small majority opens for business in January, one member has especially big ideas for saving patients money on prescription drug costs — and the research to back it up. A year ago, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) released a comprehensive report on the role […]
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Stereotyping Patients Impacts Access to Life Saving Services and Quality Care
By Gloria Duff One Saturday morning over 20 years ago when my son was 8 years old he woke up with a very dry cough. He continued to cough throughout the day. It got worse in the night and his breathing became more strained. I knew then something was seriously wrong and I decided to […]
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As The Noose Tightens: The Academic Erasure of Black Americans
By LaKeshia N. Myers There are some days when I grow weary. I tire of the constant strategizing, over analyzing, out-thinking and, negotiation associated with being Black in America. It is a daily dance of mental gymnastics, compartmentalized emotions, and drive. All with the hope and desire to, “uplift the race”. A race run in […]