By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Mayor Tom Barrett is officially going to Luxembourg. The U.S. Senate confirmed his nomination to be the ambassador to Luxembourg on Thursday, Dec. 16. “I feel unbelievably honored to have served this community for nearly 18 years as mayor,” Barrett said during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 16. “As I often […]
Department of Energy Receives Funding For Weatherization Assistance Program
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Saying winters in Wisconsin are cold is like saying the sun rises in the east – it’s a given fact. But facts don’t pay the cost the energy bills, which is why programs such as the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program exist. The program began in 1976 and has helped […]
President Barack Obama Speaks at Fundraiser for National Democratic Redistricting Committee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, Democrats and Republicans may have different ideas in mind of what the end result looks like. Over the years, both sides have partaken in gerrymandering, which results in one party being favored over the other, but in recent years more and more citizens have spoken up for […]
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The Truth About Planned Parenthood
By LaKeshia N. Myers Planned Parenthood—a name that has become synonymously paired with abortion, or the termination of a pregnancy. It is a health care agency whose network provides access to quality health care to tens of thousands of women each year. What you may be surprised to learn is that Planned Parenthood is not […]
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As We Gather ‘Round the Table, Let’s Start Telling the Truth
By LaKeshia N. Myers For 15 years I have had the great fortune to summer on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Aside from serving as a summer haven for the weary, the island, with its picturesque backdrop, towering cliffs, and sandy beaches plays host to an important part of American history. Martha’s Vineyard, like much […]
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Will Deliver Real Results
By Alex Lasry President Joe Biden recently signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, a signature part of his Build Back Better agenda. This bill will make unprecedented investments in our neighborhoods and communities, and will impact every single person in the country. This was a historic achievement, but too few of the details have […]
Gov. Tony Evers Kicks Off One Year to Win Weekend of Action
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers has been the governor of Wisconsin for the last three years. And he’s hoping to continue in that role in the next four years to come. While the gubernatorial election is still a year away, Wisconsin Democrats are getting an early start. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin launched its […]
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Hell No, We Won’t Go (Along to Get Along): Redistricting Maps Require Black Representation
By LaKeshia N. Myers Gerrymandering is the decennial fight for lines drawn to declare power and representation at every level of government. For some it is par for the course, but for political junkies, it is blood sport. The official definition of gerrymandering is, “manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor […]
Dr. Mitchael Gutzeit Discusses Next Steps in COVID-19 Vaccine Approval For Children
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is on its way to being approved for children ages 5 to 11. An estimated 28 million children would be eligible for the vaccine if it is authorized. Dr. Michael Gutzeit, MD, the chief medical officer of Children’s Wisconsin, held a virtual press conference to address this announcement […]
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black adults. No State Has a Higher Rate.
By Clare Amari (Wisconsin Watch) 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. Wisconsin imprisons Black residents at a higher rate than any other state in the country, a new report found, highlighting long-standing […]
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