Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The high stakes redistricting process is underway in Wisconsin. This literally has the potential to be a winner take all game, if not done fairly and correctly. The last few weeks have borne witness to how voters and voting districts can be decimated, even by well-intentioned people. This […]
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Bader Philanthropies Honors Reuben and Mildred Harpole
By Karen Stokes Bader Philanthropies honored Reuben and Mildred Harpole during the grand opening of its newly renovated building in the Harambee neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 12. During the celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony, it was announced that the building will now be known as the Harpole Building. The Harpole Building, located at 3338 N. […]
As Gun Violence Surges in Milwaukee, is There a Solution?
By Karen Stokes Milwaukeeans need a break from the breaking news reports of the endless stream of shootings. This year has already been a horrific year of gun violence. The following events occurred in the past week alone: On Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Sherman Park neighborhood, a gunman in a passing vehicle shot into […]
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Critical Mapping and School Safety
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The “Breaking News” alert started beeping on my cell phone. Simultaneously, I heard that signature sound from my television signaling that something was wrong. I remembered thinking “what now,” as I looked up to see the anchor on CNN news. With a look of dismay, a young reporter […]
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Rock-a-bye Baby: Why The American Child Care Crisis is Bad for the Economy
By LaKeshia N. Myers In 1984, my mother was one of the 52% percent of American women who worked outside the home. Both my parents being public school educators, they knew they would need to rely on quality child care upon my birth and mom’s return to work. Enter Mrs. Virginia Dotson; “Mama Dotson” as […]
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Active Citizenship is What We Need
To strengthen civics education, we need a Wisconsin Civics Advisory Council By State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jill Underly An understanding of civics – of the rights and duties of citizens – is essential to a well-functioning democracy. That means the effective teaching of civics is also essential. We want our children to grow […]
Leaders Work to Keep Hmong Community Informed About COVID
’People Just Don’t Quite Understand How Dangerous It Can Be’ By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 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. When Mayhoua Moua explains the coronavirus to members of her community, she often […]
LiberateMKE Wants the People to Decide the Budget
‘This is Our Money; This is Our City’ By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to the future of Milwaukee, LiberateMKE has a clear vision of what the city could be if only the city allocated its funds differently. Its current goal is to make others see it too. LiberateMKE is a campaign movement, which began […]
COVID-19 Cases Among Children Continues to Rise
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz At the start of the pandemic, older individuals and those with immunocompromised systems were the main concern. As the pandemic has progressed and variants continue to mutate, the new concern is children. Each week, Children’s Wisconsin releases information regarding the number of COVID-19 cases among children. From Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, […]
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Redistricting Requires Our Attention
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The state of Wisconsin needs impartial redistricting. We also need people who fully understand the process and nuance of map drawing to be engaged. After all, redistricting was created to ensure that our state legislature and congressional districts reflect the diversity of our population in Wisconsin. Federal law, […]
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