By LaKeshia N. Myers The October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement, was heinous. There is no question that terrorism—whether foreign or domestic—are events that rock the world and are blatant displays of bravado that hurt innocent people. As Americans, we live (for the most part) without fear of terror threats. We […]
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Educators Credit Union Announces Partnership with Local National Basketball Association Champion Bobby Portis to Provide Free Financial Educational Tools
Racine, Wis. – Educators Credit Union has announced a partnership with local professional basketball player and NBA champion, Bobby Portis. Portis and Educators have partnered to provide free financial educational tools, programs and community support for residents of southeastern Wisconsin. Educators offers a digital academy, scholarships for students, webinars and workshops, financial tools, calculators, and […]
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It Shouldn’t Take A War to Get Our House In Order
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Former President Barack Obama frequently used the metaphor that Republicans drove the car in the ditch, Democrats got it back on the road, and then Republicans demanded the keys back. The problem is they can’t drive. Whether we are talking economy, public safety, education, health care, military affairs, […]
Senator Baldwin Celebrates Delivering $275 Million Investment to Clean Up Milwaukee Estuary
Project totaling $450 million will reverse decades of legacy pollution to protect natural habitats, freshwater resources, and public health MILWAUKEE – On October 12th, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and local officials in Milwaukee to announce $275 million she helped secure to clean up the Milwaukee Estuary. […]
Disability and Inclusion
Delores Sallis adopted Albert a child with special needs, when his joy for school started to fade away, she refused to suffer in silence. She challenged the department of public-school instructional practices dealing with disabilities, creating a pathway to include thousands of people who live in limbo without the chance to live their best life. […]
BikerFest Mke Unveils Empowering Flat Track Racing Program for Milwaukee Youth, Supported by Industry Visionaries and Community Partners
Milwaukee, WI– BikerFest Mke, a pioneering force in motorcycle culture and industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of “Sliders”, a transformative Flat Track Racing Program for underrepresented youth in Milwaukee. This groundbreaking initiative is made possible through strategic partnerships with industry luminaries, including Jeremy Prach from Flatout Friday, Scott Johnson from Mama Tried Motorcycle […]
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The Few, The Proud, The Segregated: The Racist History of America’s Military
By LaKeshia N. Myers “The army doesn’t have a quota for niggers” is what Pearle Mack was told when he went to his local post office to voluntarily enlist in the US army. The day before, December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, ensuring America’s participation in World War II. Unbeknownst to the recruiter, […]
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Hiring Workers is Vital to Speeding up Lead-Pipe Replacement in Milwaukee
Across the city, kids are returning to school, eager to learn. Some will struggle more than others due to high rates of lead poisoning.
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Government Is SUPPOSED to Work
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In my 20 years in the legislature, I have had many occasions to throw up my hands in frustration with my colleagues on the other side of the political aisle. In our most recent session, I think I went so far as to tell them, during a session […]
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers, Biosafety Advocates Join Forces on Pathogen Bill
‘Gain-of-function research’ has drawn scrutiny from those who spurned pandemic precautions, but biosafety experts say more transparency and caution are warranted. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin Watch is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. Subscribe to our newsletters for original stories and our Friday news roundup. Legislation banning a certain type of research on dangerous pathogens is bringing together […]
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