By Karen Stokes Maintaining strong cardiovascular health may slow the pace of biological aging, potentially reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular and other age-related diseases thereby extending lifespan, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023. The meeting which was held Nov. 11-13, in Philadelphia, is a […]
Racial Disparities Highlighted as October Breaks Global Temperature Records
Weather officials and experts have confirmed that last month was the hottest October ever globally.
Power to the Polls Addresses the Importance of Voting Rights in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Sunday, November 5 marked one year until Election Day 2024. The organization, Power to the Polls, in conjunction with community and elected leaders from Wisconsin, gathered at St. Gabriel’s, 5363 N 37th to address the crucial matters of voting rights and voter access. “We’re here today because our voices are our power […]
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176 Years Is Enough: Abolish Slavery In Wisconsin
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor You might be surprised to learn that the term “slavery” remains a fixture in the Wisconsin constitution. In ARTICLE I., DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Section after a provision on equality and inherent rights, the 2nd issue that the state constitution addresses is slavery. At first glance, it’s summed up […]
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $3.7B to Help Lower Home Energy Costs
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled approximately $3.7 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the Administration of Children and Families (ACF). This funding aims to assist households in covering their home energy expenses. The funding will help ensure that […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Officially Launches his Campaign for Re-Election
By Karen Stokes On Wednesday, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley officially announced that he will seek re-election in 2024. “Today is a good day to kick off our campaign,” Crowley said. “When I first ran for Milwaukee County Executive back in 2019-2020 one of my top priorities was focusing on the fiscal sustainability of Milwaukee […]
More than 250 WI Medical Professionals Call on Assembly Republican Leaders to Cease Impeachment Threats Against Justice Protasiewicz
Physicians Urge Speaker Vos to Allow Will of Voters, Including on Abortion, to Stand MADISON — As the Wisconsin State Legislature’s October floor period proceeds and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos refuses to confirm or deny whether he’ll move to impeach Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz, more than 250 medical professionals across the state have […]
Wisconsin Celebrates Innovation and Inclusivity During WI Tech Month
By Karen Stokes October is WI Tech Month, a month-long celebration of all things tech. Led by the Milky Way Tech Hub and Latinos in Tech, the initiative aims to elevate Wisconsin’s burgeoning tech industry. In 2021, Wisconsin Tech Month was established in partnership with Governor Evers. This year features 80 events dedicated to the […]
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Not Out of the Game
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It’s the bottom of the 9th and the home team is behind. Baseball metaphors aside, the City of Milwaukee really is struggling. We are grappling with the legacy of debt incurred in the 1990s to construct a new stadium for the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, we are facing the […]
Wisconsin 5th Senate District Residents Rally Against Protesiwcz Impeachment
By Karen Stokes Democratic Senate Leader Melissa Agard and Assembly Assistant Democratic Leader Kalan Haywood participated in a Defend Justice Town Hall meeting in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, engaging with voters from Wisconsin’s 5th Senate District to address Robin Vos’ unconstitutional threat of impeaching Justice Janet Protasiewicz. The standing room only event, held at Ally’s Powerhouse […]
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