By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In September of 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The document declared that enslaved people throughout most of the country would now be free people. It wasn’t until three years later on June 19, 1865, that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas bringing news of the Emancipation Proclamation and declaring […]
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Another ‘No’ from Ron Johnson
By Alex Lasry I do not need to waste your time outlining every racist, insensitive and out-of-touch thing Sen. Ron Johnson has said and done recently. We already know all of this. What I do want to focus on is Johnson’s affinity for the word “no” when it comes to desperately needed legislation. Johnson recently […]
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‘LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites Are A Critical Part of the State’: Honoring Pride Month
By Alex Lasry With more than an estimated 207,000 members of the LGBTQ+ community calling Wisconsin home, LGBTQ+ individuals are our friends, our neighbors and members of our family. LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites are a critical part of who we are as a state, and they make Wisconsin a better place to live and work. While Pride […]
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It’s Time to Demilitarize the Police
By Alex Lasry Tuesday marked one year since the murder of George Floyd. In the last year, we’ve seen some incremental steps forward toward a more equitable society. But it is not enough. We need to continue to fight against systemic racism and make real progress toward meaningful police reform. There are steps that can […]
It’s Only Dangerous Because It’s Illegal: Sen. Melissa Agard On Cannabis Legalization
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In recent years, states across the country have made cannabis legal. While some states restrict it for medicinal use only, others have allowed for dispensaries and storefronts, but in Wisconsin cannabis remains illegal. The Wisconsin Justice Initiative addressed the topic of cannabis legalization during its virtual May salon discussion on Wednesday, May […]
‘The Worst Maternal Mortality Rate in the Developed World’ American Heart Association Discusses Heart Health in Moms
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When a woman gets pregnant, her priority is usually the baby, but her health matters too. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in new moms. It is a tragic fact, that the organization is hoping to change. Earlier this week, the American Heart Association […]
Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council 39 Endorses Alex Lasry for U. S. Senator
By Karen Stokes Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council 39 announced its endorsement of businessman Alex Lasry for the U.S. Senate today at a press conference at Teamsters Local 200, 6200 W Bluemound Rd. This is the first labor endorsement for any candidate in the 2022 Wisconsin Senate race. “Receiving the first union endorsement of this race […]
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Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis
By Rep. Robyn Vining Gun violence is a public health crisis. Nearly 20,000 Americans were killed by gun violence in 2020 – more than any other year in decades. This dangerous trend continues in 2021. We have seen these tragedies at Mayfair Mall, the grocery store, places of worship, salons, nightclubs and bars, workplaces and […]
Jury Says Derek Chauvin is Guilty in Murder of George Floyd
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When police officers are sworn in, they take an oath. As members of a law enforcement agency, they vow to protect and to serve their community. In theory, police officers are the ones to call when something goes wrong, but many communities of color won’t make that call and it’s not hard […]
Milwaukee Public Museum to Display “Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Nelson Mandela is one of history’s iconic and beloved figures. His actions sparked change in his home country of South Africa and fanned the flame for social justice movements across the globe. Soon, Milwaukeeans will have a chance to learn more about this beloved leader, hero and man. The Milwaukee Public Museum […]
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