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 […]
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
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 […]
Obama Campaigns for Democrats in Milwaukee, Urges Crowd to Vote
By Karen Stokes Former President Barack Obama rallies Democrats last Saturday, at Milwaukee’s North Division High School, ten days ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections. This is his third time speaking at North Division. Congresswoman Gwen Moore, one of the speakers at the rally, is a graduate of North Division and a former president […]
When COVID-19 hit, Homeschooling Spiked. Now, Parents are Reluctant to Send Their kids Back.
By Josephine McNeal Homeschooling, once a fairly niche form of education, rose to new heights during COVID-19, especially among Black families who made the switch at a remarkably high rate. Fall 2020 U.S. census data shows that the number of Black families choosing to homeschool their children quintupled. Although reports from the National Center for […]
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Reaches out to Connect with Milwaukee’s Black Voters
By Karen Stokes Black voters could play an important role in determining the outcome of key 2022 midterm races in the United States in November. A large part of that outcome will hinge on the ability for candidates to aggressively turn out Black voters, a key Democratic constituency. Black voter turnout across the state of […]
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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 […]
Drivers Finding Some Relief at the Gas Pump
By Karen Stokes Gas prices have been dropping after almost a month of increases. “Giving people some breathing room at the gas pump is one of the President’s top priorities and his work is paying off in Wisconsin and across the country,” said Jared Bernstein, White House economist. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), […]
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Faith Without Works Is Dead
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase”. While the concept of the quote was not original, it captures what many voters do every time they step into a voting booth. They put faith in […]
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Breast Cancer: Not Just a Female Problem
By LaKeshia N. Myers In 1993, Richard Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actor who had personified the role of “Shaft” in the 1970s, says he was shocked when he received the diagnosis. “I heard the cancer part first — it was only later that I heard the breast part. I couldn’t believe it.” […]
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Meet and Greet Voters in Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Three weeks before the midterm elections, candidates are finding ways to meet and socialize with voters. With the barrage of political commercials that flirt with the truth, learning about the candidates running to represent you can be a challenge. On Wednesday, Brownstone Social Lounge hosted a Happy Hour Social with Mandela Barnes. […]