By State Senator-Elect Dora Drake It goes without saying that I and many others are witnessing our city’s low and middle-income communities struggle with rising rents, entrepreneurs unable to … [Read more...]
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Looks are Deceiving: Why you Should Vote “NO” for Both Constitutional Amendments on August 13th
By State Senator-Elect Dora Drake Time and time again, we ask for more resources to fund resources to address racial and economic disparities, public safety, housing, and education. Even though … [Read more...]
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Affordable Broadband: White House Leads, But Federal Agency Unity is Key to Success
By State Representative Dora Drake Reliable internet access is no longer a “luxury,” it is a necessity for participating in the modern economy, accessing educational resources, obtaining … [Read more...]
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Addressing Unemployment
By Dora Drake Wisconsin State Representative As Milwaukee continues to grapple with issues on education, mental health, literacy rates and transportation, there is one that continues to demand … [Read more...]
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It’s Time to Rip the Band-Aid Off
By Representative Dora Drake Our children are the future; they will become our next doctors, teachers, leaders, nurses, and electricians. Our children will have their own families, their own … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Dems Prepare for Special Showdown
By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. … [Read more...]
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Supervision is the Key to Address Mass Incarceration
By Representative Dora E. Drake Assembly District 11 During my time at the Center for Self Sufficiency, we would host welcome home gatherings for people coming home from prison. One of the … [Read more...]
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TikTok – a Tool That Needs to be Protected
By State Representative Dora Drake Politicians are quick to talk about the need to connect with Generation Z. They aren’t wrong; the decisions we make today influence the planet Gen Z inherits. … [Read more...]
Celebration of Human Rights Day
By Alexis Benton December 10, 2023, marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document highlights that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, … [Read more...]
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Literacy Matters: State Representative Dora Drake
By Alexis Benton School is in session for kids across Wisconsin. The start of a new school year is exciting for children, but it is important to remember that not every child has the same education … [Read more...]