Compiled by Courier Staff The Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) hosted a news conference last week in the City Hall Routunda. The group spoke on recent legislative successes, the Council’s current … [Read more...]
Democrats unseat 2 senators, but not enough for a majority
Complied by Courier Staff In Tuesday’s historic recall election, two Republican Senators were defeated by Democrats and 4 barely hung on to their seats. The Democratic wins were not enough to take … [Read more...]
Recall elections, an opportunity to rein in the GOP
Compiled by Courier Staff Governor Scott Walker took his oath of office in January, and once that oath was taken Wisconsin experienced a political upheaval that has left the state with extreme … [Read more...]
Minority communities must prepare for Voter ID Law
Complied by Courier Staff “Voting is a right, not a privilege, but it is evident that there are people and politicians who see it differently”, Alderwoman Milele Coggs stated during the recent … [Read more...]
IRS scam hits Milwaukee, initiates national warning from agency
Compiled by Courier Staff The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to guard against being misled by unscrupulous individuals trying to persuade them to file false claims for tax … [Read more...]
State legislators continue to be out of touch with the needs of working and middle-class families
Complied by Courier Staff State legislators continue to work on a path that dismisses the needs of working and middle class families in Wisconsin. These legislators are consumed with “all things … [Read more...]
Senate Democrats fight against Voter ID Bill
Compiled by Courier Staff “On Tuesday, May 17, 2011 the Wisconsin Senate debated the Voter Suppression Bill; more commonly called AB 7, the Voter ID Bill. “This is a deliberate and calculated … [Read more...]
Voters turnout, Democrats make big gains
Compiled by Courier Staff Wisconsin voters turned out in higher than expected numbers, and Democrats made some significant gains in Tuesday’s election. Chris Abele, new to politics defeated … [Read more...]
Dr. Manning Marable, Malcolm X scholar dies at 60
Compiled by Courier Staff Dr. Manning Marable, an influential scholar and historian died on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the age of 60. Dr. Marable’s latest book described as his life’s work … [Read more...]
Vote on April 5th
Compiled by Courier Staff Once again the African American community will have the opportunity to exercise their power through voting. This Tuesday, April 5, 2011 people in Milwaukee will head to … [Read more...]