Proposal Would Cost $3 Million Over 3 Years By Bridgit Bowden Madison Mayor Paul Soglin was joined by grassroots organizers to announce a plan addressing racial disparities and violence prevention on Wednesday afternoon. The Focused Interruption Committee includes leaders from the NAACP, MOSES, Nehemiah and other community groups. The committee’s 15-point plan would cost $3 […]
2016 Madison World Music Festival Line-Up Announced
Article Courtesy of Wisconsin Union Theater The Wisconsin Union Theater is pleased to announce the line-up for the 13th annual Madison World Music Festival. This year’s festival starts on 9/13 with a mandala construction by the monks of the Mystical Arts of Tibet, who will also perform on Saturday, 9/17 at Shannon Hall; continue with […]
‘Blue Lives Matter’ Bill Could Make Targeting Law Enforcement Officers A Hate Crime
Wisconsin Lawmaker Says Officers Should Have Special Protections In Wake Of Dallas Shooting by Patty Murray Rep. David Steffen, R-Green Bay, will introduce a bill next session to include law enforcement officers under the state’s hate crime protections. The “Blue Lives Matter” bill is based on legislation passed earlier this year in Louisiana and was […]
Hundreds Gather For Protest March In Madison Sunday
Group Marched Up State Street To Dane County Public Safety Building by Bridgit Bowden Several hundred people gathered in Madison on Sunday to protest the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by police and the killing of five police officers in Dallas. The group marched up State Street, around the state Capitol and to […]
State NAACP Extends Condolences, Urges Voters to Hold Officials Accountable
MADISON, WI – NAACP Wisconsin State Conference President Frank A. Humphrey today issued the following statement regarding the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minnesota, following police encounters and ongoing violence at protest rallies across the nation: “The events of last week remind us as citizens […]
Legal Tips – Tools For Interacting With Police Safely
In response to the increasing attention to local, state, and national police conduct when interacting with the public, the mission of Legal TIPS is to provide the citizens of Madison a guide to understanding their rights during common encounters with law enforcement. In addition, it provides insight from the Madison Police Department on what their […]
Income Inequality Remains Near Record Levels
The income gap between the rich and the poor remains near its highest level ever, according to a new report by the Wisconsin Budget Project and COWS at UW Madison. The wide chasm between the very highest earners and everyone else poses hardships for Wisconsin’s families, communities, and businesses. In 2013, 15.9 percent – nearly […]
Madison’s Police Oversight Debate Cools Down—For Now
Chief Koval, Alder Bidar-Sielaff Reflect On A Contentious Week By Scott Gordon Madison Police Chief Says Changing Lethal Force Standard Is Not An Option To watch Madison Police Chief Mike Koval and Alder Shiva Bidar-Sielaff speak on Wisconsin Public Television’s “Here And Now,” one might not immediately recognize the escalating tensions between the police department […]
Milwaukee’s LGBT Community Mourns, Vows To Unite Following Orlando Shootings
Milwaukee Muslims, Political Leaders Join In Condemnation Of Weekend Attack By Chuck Quirmbach Leaders of Milwaukee’s LGBT community say that the killing of 50 people at a gay nightclub in Florida early Sunday morning won’t stop the community from pursuing civil rights. At Milwaukee’s PrideFest on Sunday, a minute of silence was observed for the […]
Governor Walker Applauds the United Negro College Fund for Higher Education Efforts
Madison – Governor Scott Walker addressed attendees today in Madison at the inaugural United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Wisconsin Governor’s Luncheon. Hosted by UNCF, the luncheon conveys the importance of academic assistance programs to corporate sponsors and Wisconsin business leaders. “To develop the future leaders of Wisconsin, we need to provide them with a quality […]
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