Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Milwaukee’s annual Juneteenth celebration was a mixed bag this year, complete with a rollercoaster of emotions, symbols, and parallels. The … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Tool of Oppression Sanctioned by Conservative Courts In 2016, Wisconsin turned red for the first time since 1984. The last Republican to … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor I became an attorney because I understood that there were disparities in the way communities of color were engaged by the criminal justice … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor If we call the 911, will anyone come? At the risk of dating myself, I remember all too well the lyrics from the Public Enemy’s 1990 hit … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The Biased Policing of Black Men I have a son, Isaiah. He is graduating from high school in June and by all accounts it should be a happy … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A while ago, I joined my Democratic colleagues on the state and federal level in expressing concerns about last year’s Federal Communications … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Remembering the Legislative Legacy of Vel Phillips This weekend, like many from our community, I paid my respects to Velvalea Rodgers “Vel” … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A Rural and Urban Crop Last fall, Governor Walker signed SB 119 into law after it passed unanimously in the assembly and senate. The bill … [Read more...]

Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor A Natural Pipeline to Address Diversity and Inclusion Needs of Wisconsin Recently, a consortium of educators, university staff, and key … [Read more...]