By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Judge Brett Kavanaugh, 53, was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday. With affirmative action, voting rights, abortion rights, immigration, the Affordable Care Act, and a Federal investigation in balance, Judge Kavanaugh, if confirmed, would give conservatives a legal stronghold for decades. The fight over this nomination began only moments […]
To Pursue or to Not Pursue?
By Tiara Cole When Milwaukee Police are faced with the quick decision on whether to pursue a suspect, there are mixed reviews and several risk factors to consider. But, what are the first thoughts that may run through an officer’s mind when someone decides to flee? The law? Their life? The safety of others? Assistant […]
Blatant Supreme Court Dodge
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young After months of speculating, the U.S. Supreme Court finally got around to rendering its decision in Wisconsin’s patently-partisan gerrymandering case. And for all intents and purposes, the high court basically opted to punt. Rather than addressing the pertinent legislatively question: Can a redistricting plan be so partisan […]
The Reality of “Zero-Tolerance”
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Trump’s “zero-tolerance” family separation policy at the border has caused concern and repulsion for many while irreparably harming the lives of those effected. In a political climate that often seems saturated with turmoil and confusion it is important to remember that these policies have real and significant impacts. […]
Arrogant Supreme Court Justices Trample the Law in Service of the Rich
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. We are witnessing an astounding attack on democracy by the five male right-wing majority of the Supreme Court—“black robed rulers,” Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan called them, “overruling citizens’ choices” in a series of 5-4 decisions. These are right-wing lawless judges ignoring the laws and will of our elected representatives […]
Fake Weed Named “K2” affects Milwaukee and Midwest
By Dylan Deprey As the second half of June rolled around, local area hospitals saw a spike in severe bleeding cases. From never-ending bloody noses, to extremely heavy menstrual cycles, these were the same type of cases Chicago-area hospitals had been seeing since early March. In Chicago, the cause was Synthetic Cannabinoids tainted with Brodifacoum, […]
The Question in November: ‘What Kind of Country Do We Want to Be?’
By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. For President Trump, the campaign never ends. He is on the stump, in full campaign mode now. He is intent on nationalizing this fall’s congressional elections. As Steve Bannon put it, “Donald Trump will be on every ballot.” The choice will be for Trump or against. Trump is even prepared […]
Trump’s Latest Blame Game
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young In all honesty, I thought I had completely exhausted all my derogatory comments and criticisms about this incompetent president, Donald Trump, and his equally-inept administrative staff. But, Trump’s ruthlessly vindictive border patrol policy has taken his presidency, in my view, to a new abysmal low. Let’s examine […]
Another Kick at the Can for Trump
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The impact of Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Announcement The latest round of Supreme Court rulings and a pending retirement is enough to raise the anxiety level of most folks. Whether pro or con, the nation’s top court is about to change. The swing votes of retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy […]
Milwaukee Buck’s Player Sterling Brown Files Suit Against Milwaukee Officers and City
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Last month body camera videos depicting the incident involving Milwaukee Buck’s player Sterling Brown and officers from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) were released. This past Tuesday, Brown filed a federal civil rights suit against the MPD and the city of Milwaukee. Back in Jan., Brown was approached in a Walgreen’s parking […]
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