By LaKeshia N. Myers There are some days when I grow weary. I tire of the constant strategizing, over analyzing, out-thinking and, negotiation associated with being Black in America. It is a daily dance of mental gymnastics, compartmentalized emotions, and drive. All with the hope and desire to, “uplift the race”. A race run in […]
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Elections Have Consequences: Judicial Appointments and Elections Do Too
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor January 22, 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade Decision. In acknowledgement of this milestone, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report entitled: “Marking the 50th Anniversary of Roe: Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Protect Reproductive Health Care”. The report […]
Thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses Among the Millions of Nazism’s Victims
On January 27, the world will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day,[1] a symbolic date to commemorate the victims of Nazism. Murderous Nazi terror targeted millions for reasons of biology, nationality, or political ideology. But few people know that the Nazis’ victims included thousands of Jehovah’s Witnesses, who suffered for their Christian faith. Jehovah’s Witnesses, also then […]
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Improving Health Equity Is Critical And Medicare Advantage Is Part Of The Solution
By Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez One of the most important takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of health equity—that is, the idea that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to achieve their optimal health through access to high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable health care. The pandemic laid bare the many challenges the Badger State has when […]
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Yes, Rebecca, The Patriarchy is Real
By LaKeshia N. Myers “This is a man’s world”—James Brown’s lyrics seemed to have resonated with former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch this week. In an interview with Wisconsin Eye, Kleefisch touted her desire to help more women to run for office after ‘shocking’ treatment of her family. A Journal-Sentinel article about the WisEye interview points […]
Girl Scouts Cookie Season Begins Introducing a New Cookie for 2023
By Karen Stokes Every year families look forward to Girl Scout Cookie time. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is one of the most iconic activities and the largest girl-led business in the world. Everyone can name their favorites whether they’re Thin Mints, Caramel Delites or Shortbread. And every year brings exciting changes. This year, the […]
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Bailing Out On Reason, Data, and Facts
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Rush to Change State Constitution on Cash Bail Ignores Real Failures I think it’s safe to say that no one would ever want to see a day again like November 21, 2021. Seared in our collective psyche, we won’t forget the tragedy that was exacted on unsuspecting attendees […]
Monthly FoodShare Payments to Be Cut Substantially Starting in March
By Sam Woods This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. FoodShare emergency allotments will end after February due to changes in federal law. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, FoodShare recipients have received an additional “emergency […]
The Biden Administration is Proposing a More Manageable Student Loan Plan
By Karen Stokes The Department of Education released its proposed rule updating its Income Driven Repayment program to make student loan payments more manageable for borrowers moving forward. “We’re doing this because we have to get a handle on the issue that we’ve seen for decades, college costs going up, financial aid going down and […]
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Judge Everett Mitchell: Too Legit to Quit
By LaKeshia N. Myers To know me, is to know that I have an opinion. I am thankful that I chose a career that values opining on issues, as it allows me to truly “mind the business that pays me”. For those that follow this column closely, you will remember in my post-election autopsy, I […]
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