Federal judges are expressing concern over the future of justice for January 6 defendants as Donald Trump prepares to retake office.
Woman Pardoned by President Biden Advocates for Those Affected by Substance Abuse and the Criminal Justice System
By Karen Stokes On December 12th, President Biden issued the largest single-day clemency in modern history, granting 39 pardons for non-violent offenders and 1,499 commutations for those serving long prison terms. The move comes over a week after the president signed an unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter. One of those pardoned was Stevoni Wells […]
Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Federal Death Row Inmates
The American Civil Liberties Union celebrated President Joe Biden’s historic action in commuting 37 federal death sentences.
Wisconsin’s Rural Homelessness Crisis and the Fight to do ‘More With Less’
Homelessness in rural Wisconsin, while often unseen, is increasing. Yet a grueling funding landscape, among other challenges, poses obstacles for local shelters and rural providers. By Hallie Claflin Wisconsin Watch Last winter, Eric Zieroth dressed in as many layers as he could and stayed beneath a down blanket each night. He learned it was the […]
An Ecosystem Engineer’s Vision: Mock Beaver Dams to Restore Wisconsin Wetlands
Beaver-inspired structures could limit flooding and benefit wildlife habitat, but state permitting is arduous. By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch Jay Dee Nichols stamped and packed stiff willow branches between maple wood posts, with muffled crunches. At 63, the semi-retired handyman from the Wisconsin city of Black River Falls has trapped beavers before. But he’s never […]
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Building Empowerment Beyond the Cookies
By Karen Stokes It’s no surprise upon hearing “Girl Scouts”, “Girl Scout Cookies” is the first thought that comes to mind. Since the cookie sale began over 100 years ago, communities have looked forward to purchasing the delicious cookies while supporting approximately 1.7 million girls who are being trained and sent out into their communities. […]
Staff Shortages Create Less Support for People After Incarceration
By Devin Blake 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. Vacancies for community corrections staff in Milwaukee County, including probation and parole officers, have nearly tripled since before the pandemic, Wisconsin Department of Corrections data shows. Some […]
Pilot Training and Education Program Brings Potential to Transform Industry
By Charlene Crowell For most consumers, buying a home is the single-largest investment of their lifetimes. But for Black America, home equity – the increase in market value from the time of purchase – is often the dominant, if not sole source of wealth-building. Home equity represents 65 percent of all Black wealth, according to […]
County Executive David Crowley Earns Bachelor’s Degree, Delivers Commencement Address at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE – On December 15th, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. County Executive Crowley also delivered the UW-Milwaukee commencement address at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. After dropping out nearly 20 years ago, Crowley earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Community Engagement and Education from the UWM […]
Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition
More than 100 House Democrats have urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th amendment
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