By Lynda L. Jones The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition has made several visits to Wisconsin over the past few weeks, putting his support behind Wisconsin’s middle class and workers rights. Jackson has traveled to Madison several times, and last Friday he went back, and added Milwaukee [...]

By Bobby Tanzilo Reprinted courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com Six months into his tenure in Milwaukee, MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton has already seen a lot. He’s gotten a hearty Midwestern welcome, but he’s also seen how issues — like MPS’ vacant land and buildings — can rear up suddenly and snarl. But he remains optimistic, if [...]