By LaKeshia Myers June 19, 2019, marked the one hundred fifty-fourth anniversary of formerly enslaved people getting notice of their emancipation in the state of Texas. It is in remembrance of … [Read more...]
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Wisconsin Roads are Paved with Republican Bologna
By LaKeshia Myers Saint Bernard of Clairvaux is credited with originating the idiom, “the road to hell is paved with good intention”. When looking (and feeling) the condition of Wisconsin’s … [Read more...]
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When The Face of Poverty Is White
By LaKeshia Myers If one were to think back to their high school history class, you may remember seeing photos taken during the Great Depression. Most often you will recall photos of hungry … [Read more...]
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Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day: Why Fully Funding Special Education is Necessary
By LaKeshia Myers This week Republican lawmakers met to discuss education funding for this biennium. According to news outlet Wispolitics.com, the GOP reached a deal to pump an additional $500 … [Read more...]
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Pro-Life Propaganda Leaves Women No Choice
By LaKeshia Myers This week, women’s reproductive rights have been under attack. In the state of Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey signed a near total abortion ban into law. Under this law, all … [Read more...]
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Medicaid Expansion is a Necessity for Wisconsin
By LaKeshia Myers The people of Wisconsin have spoken, they want our state’s residents to have adequate healthcare options. One way to do this is to expand Medicaid. As the centerpiece of … [Read more...]
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Para Educators: Growing Teachers From Within
By LaKeshia Myers American teachers are members of a dying breed. With fewer students entering schools of education, statisticians are certain that the teaching profession will be in dire … [Read more...]
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Representative LaKeshia Myers Introduces Legislation Aimed at Increasing the Number of Certified Teachers
MADISON — Representative LaKeshia Myers introduced legislation today aimed at expanding the ability of paraprofessionals to become certified classroom teachers. Under current law, the State … [Read more...]
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The Gospel According to Beyoncé
By Representative LaKeshia Myers Like many, I was thrilled to watch Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” documentary this week on Netflix. The documentary chronicles the creation of the singer’s iconic 2018 … [Read more...]
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Dreams Are Free, But The “Hussle” is Sold Separately
By Representative LaKeshia Myers This week the music world mourned the untimely passing of hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Ermias Asghedom; popularly known by his nom de plume, Nipsey Hussle. … [Read more...]