By Kanya D’Almeida NEW YORK (IPS) — Thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets in multiple protests this past week against the Israeli offensive in Gaza, which has left at least 1,049 Palestinians dead and over 6,000 injured since Jul. 8.Among demonstrators’ many demands was that the U.S. government end its massive flow of […]
In turbulent Iraq, children bear the brunt of war
By Chau Ngo UNITED NATIONS (IPS) —As the ambulance stopped in Iraq’s northern city of Kirkuk, people rushed in to help. They unloaded six children, from several months to 11 years old, all injured allegedly by an air attack in the neighboring town of Tuz Khurmatu.“The situation in Iraq is grave,” said Tirana Hassan, senior […]
The high cost of injustice
By Julianne Malveaux What if we didn’t incarcerate people who commit non-violent crimes? Or, if we sentenced them, what if their sentences were reasonable, instead of intolerable? What if a man who steals a $159 jacket while high gets drug treatment and a sentence of, say, two years, instead of a sentence of life imprisonment […]
Madison School District releases first annual report: Details progress through year and student achievement outcomes
MADISON —The Madison Metropolitan School District released its first annual report at Sennett Middle School on Monday, detailing progress on the district’s strategy to raise achievement for all students and close opportunity gaps.“Not only have we built a strong foundation for our future success, but we are starting to see promising results already,” Superintendent Jennifer […]
PEOPLE high school students celebrate completing pre-college program
MADISON — One of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's PEOPLE (Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence) continues to increase the number of college-ready students applying to the state's flagship campus.On Friday, Aug. 1, another 118 PEOPLE high school scholars from across Wisconsin will […]
National Urban League Conference to feature diverse points of view
By Marc H. Morial “As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.” Nelson Mandela Earlier this month, we announced a diverse list of speakers taking the stage at this week’s National Urban […]
Interview with Congressman Mark Pocan: Breaking the gridlock
By Interview with Congressman Mark Pocan Breaking the gridlock by A. David Dahmer “I always try to find out what I have in common with people rather than what our differences might be,” says U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan. “It’s easy to find where you’re different, but for me in Congress, it’s more about […]
Conversation Mixtape’s popularity continues to grow
Interview with Sabrina “Heymiss Progress” Madison Conversation Mixtape’s popularity continues to grow by A. David Dahmer (photos by Hedi Rudd) People just can’t seem to get off their laptops, tablets, i-Pads, and smartphones these days. Texting, Facebooking, Tweeting, Instagramming — the art of true conversation has been lost, people say. “Social media has […]
“We go beyond traditional law enforcement here”
By A. David Dahmer Interview with New Madison Police Chief Mike Koval “We go beyond traditional law enforcement here” by A. David Dahmer Mike Koval says he expected a short “breaking-in period" at his new job leading the Madison Police Department after taking over for long-time Police Chief Noble Wray. But that's not […]
AAEA science program graduation
By A. David Dahmer
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