By Karen Stokes The Milwaukee Courier A new report from the U. S. Department of Education revealed that the majority of state and local governments are investing more money on prison than on education. The report, Trends in State and Local Expenditures on Corrections and Education, released on July 7, showed that on the average, […]
Dontre Hamilton’s Mother To Speak At Democratic Convention
Maria Hamilton ‘Excited’ For The Nation To Hear Her Group’s Voice By Chuck Quirmbach The mother of a Milwaukee man killed by police during a confrontation will speak at the Democratic National Convention later this month. After her son Dontre was shot in 2014, Maria Hamilton helped create a group of mothers who have had […]
Soglin, Community Organizers Announce Plan To Reduce Violence
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 […]
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