By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For many, the words of a senior scientist who said physics “was invented and built by men,” stung. The words earlier this month of Professor Alessandro Strumia, who was suspended from working with the European nuclear research center, Cern, served as a reminder of the great accomplishments […]
Family Pictures Exhibition is Essential to Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz For decades, photographers have used their cameras and their skills to capture the essence of the human spirit. It’s through these tangible memories, that people can get a sense of what was happening at that particular moment. Back in August of this year, the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) announced its new exhibition, […]
The Chisholm Legacy
By Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, Minyon Moore Co-Authors of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics November 5th marked the historic 50th Anniversary of the first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress, Rep. Shirley Chisholm. This important milestone marks a watershed moment in American politics for black women, to emerge and take their […]
“Wisconn Valley” Sounding More Like “Taiwan Trails” Everyday
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Right before our eyes, the deal is changing. Large liquid crystal displays have been switched to smaller panels. The priority of hiring 9,817 hourly workers, as a part of a promised 13,000 new hires has taken a back burner to bringing in the estimated 2,363 engineers. And yes, […]
Governor-Elect Evers’ Remarks on Election Victory
Remarks as delivered on election night: By Governor-Elect Tony Evers Thank you, Wisconsin! Was this close enough for you? Let me start out by saying this: Given all of the results we’ve seen tonight, I feel confident in saying to you right now: My name is Tony Evers, and I’m going to be the next […]
Partisan Gerrymandering at its Worst
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Hearty congratulations are indeed in order this week. Democrats literally ran the table in terms capturing three of the most prominent statewide offices up for grabs during the just concluded midterm election. Tony Evers (the governor-elect), Josh Kaul (attorney general-elect) and Sarah Godlewski (state treasurer-elect) were all […]
Milwaukee is the Soul of Wisconsin
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Like all cities, Milwaukee is a living organism. Its streets are the veins; the buildings are the bones and the people the heart. The soul of the City is a bit harder to define but might be best explained by looking at […]
Challenges to Birthright Citizenship Hits Blacks Close to Home
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Donald Trump is like a dog with a bone when it comes to immigration. Not only will he not let it go, but he has started gnawing at how we determine citizenship in this country. Specifically, Trump would like to use the power of an executive order to […]
Time to Vote for a New Governor
By Tony Evers Candidate for Governor When talking about the economy here in Wisconsin, we can’t just talk about the number of jobs, but also the quality of opportunities available to our workers and our families. The truth is that while corporate profits soar, many Wisconsin families don’t earn enough to make ends meet even […]
Wisconsin Is Working – Let’s Keep Moving Forward
By Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin is working – and as Governor I have worked to ensure everyone is part of the Wisconsin comeback. In 2018, more people are working in Wisconsin than ever before. Unemployment statewide has been at or below the historic low of 3 percent for eight straight months and unemployment in our […]
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