Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There is an old gospel song by the iconic Walter Hawkins entitled “Be Grateful”. I remember hearing that song hummed over the years and being pulled in to the lyrics: God has not promised me sunshine That’s not the way it’s supposed to be But a little rain […]
GOP Gaslights, While Biden-Harris Provide Solutions
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Now that the noise level has been turned down, voters are starting to realize they were sold a bill of goods. Many have been quick to note how quickly gas prices fell after Election Day. Within a three to four day window, prices dropped by as much as […]
Every Day Is a Day of Thanksgiving
By LaKeshia N. Myers Everyday is a day of thanksgiving God’s been so good to me Everyday He’s blessing me Everyday is a day of thanksgiving Take the time to glorify the Lord today ~Dr. Charles G. Hayes, Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer The holiday season is upon us. Next week millions of Americans will cook […]
Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance…Even in Politics
By LaKeshia N. Myers As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, I learned the saying, “proper preparation prevents poor performance”—a prudent reminder that one must prepare well to ensure a hopeful outcome. In the aftermath of the 2022 mid-term elections, I posit that the “five p’s” be adopted by both major political parties. As both […]
The Ground Work for Civic Engagement
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The most recent election was bittersweet for many Wisconsin voters. No matter your political leanings or candidates of choice, no one likely got everything they wanted. Wisconsin split their votes this midterm election. We are the state that could elect a Republican Governor and a Democrat for President. […]
I Need Your Vote to Help Change Washington
By Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Democratc candidate for U.S. Senate. As a young kid growing up in Milwaukee, I rarely saw elected leaders who looked like me or who understood the struggles of families like mine. Being raised in the heart of Milwaukee, I was no stranger to politicians leaving communities like mine behind. But […]
Milwaukee Courier Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
By The Milwaukee Courier Mandela Barnes is the change that we need in Washington. While Republican Senator Ron Johnson has given Wisconsin voters plenty of reasons to vote him out of office, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes has given his hometown and his home state so many more reasons to send him to the U.S. Senate […]
Vote Like Your Life Depends on It (Because it really Matters)
By LaKeshia N. Myers At age thirty-eight, I am among the first generation in my family who was born with unencumbered voting rights. My parents, both born in the 1950s, to waited patiently to vote until they were twenty-one, which was at that time, the age of majority. My grandparents voted much later in life […]
In Battleground States Abortion and Equal Rights are top Issues for Young Women Voters
By Kathy Spillar Executive Editor, Ms. magazine Nationwide election surveys of voters continue to be reported as showing the economy is a top issue for all voters without much analysis on key audiences and the intensity of abortion and equal rights. This year, Ms. magazine took a deep dive into voter attitudes in nine key […]
I am the Right Choice for Governor
By Governor Tony Evers There are less than 13 days until the 2022 elections, and the stakes could not be higher. Voting rights, public education, healthcare access, and more are on the ballot. And we know what will happen if we aren’t successful — that’s why we have to win. I’m proud of the progress […]
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