Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Nationally and locally, the slate of elected officials announcing that they are not planning to seek re-election is setting off alarms. According to Ballotpedia, “As of December 2021, 37 members of Congress—six members of the U.S. Senate and 31 members of the U.S. House—have announced they will not […]
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
Why We Need to Pass the Build Back Better Act
Among the bill’s many features is a provision to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, an issue which disproportionately affects Black women. By Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) The Build Back Better Act passed by the House is many things: a jobs bill; an expansion of the social safety net; a down payment on a long-overdue investment […]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Broadband Access is an Urban and Rural Problem
By Alex Lasry Reliable broadband access is a major problem across Wisconsin. While most public discussions of the need for broadband focuses on isolated, rural communities, the reality is that families in our urban cities, especially Milwaukee’s poor urban neighborhoods, also struggle daily with this problem. Broadband has become as much a public necessity as […]
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Reimagines Philanthropy with ‘A Milwaukee For All’
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The word philanthropy has been around for a while. It originally derived from the Ancient Greek word, philanthropia which means “to love people,” according to Philanthropy New York. But it wasn’t until the 19th century, around the end of America’s Civil War, that philanthropy became a business. The goal of philanthropic groups […]
Weekly Rallies Continue as Groups Fight to Keep Chaney Center Open
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Sylvester Jackson was incarcerated for 10 years. When he was released in 2017, he had no money to his name and was told to move on with his life. “I was released with nothing,” Jackson said. “No money, no resources, no housing, no anything by the Department of Corrections and was told […]
‘Milwaukee Accepts People as People’: City of Milwaukee Receives Score of 100 on the Municipality Equality Index
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Several years ago, Tony Snell and his husband moved from South Carolina to Milwaukee after Snell’s husband received a position at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Snell continued his advocacy and human rights work in South Carolina, but a conversation with Mayor Tom Barrett prompted him to root his work in Milwaukee. Today, […]
Owning a Home: Guidance from Your Local Home Lending Advisor
By Courtney Johnson & Kimberly McCloud JPMorgan Chase Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Chase bank can […]
The Impact of Conflict: Milwaukee Art Museum Presents “An-My Lê: On Contested Terrain”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Photographs are an essential part of history. In times of war and industrialization they depicted the before, the during and the after. From photos, historians gleaned the struggles and the triumphs of transformation and change. In short, photographs are windows to the past, that make the viewer contemplate the present and future. […]
Parents Can Now Give Their Children Ages 5 and Older More Protection Against COVID-19
By Karen Stokes COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children ages 5-11. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children on Nov 2. With this development, parents now need to do the research and make decisions on whether or not to vaccinate their children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
First Stage Brings a Classic Holiday Story to Life with “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Almost everyone is familiar with Charles Schulz’s iconic character Charlie Brown and his group of friends from the comic strip “Peanuts.” Charlie, along with the rest of the Peanut gang, tackle life’s big issues in a way that is relatable and understandable for children. In the 1965 television special, “A Charlie Brown […]
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