By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Surprising no one, a Republican State Senator has brought the War on Women home to Wisconsin. Senator Glen Grothman (R-West Bend) has presented Senate Bill 507 … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor As they dig ore from open pits in Northern Wisconsin, and process these rocks into marketable minerals, the chemical process releases toxins into the … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Black History, a fight for justice for everyone
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Every February, as we travel to the shopping mall or take a stroll through our neighborhoods, we see people of all types of backgrounds, religions, races, and … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Contrary to popular belief, African-Americas are and have been groundbreaking, innovative and miraculous scientists, researchers and doctors. This is evidence that we … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor African Americans have always had a strong connection to the arts. When our ancestors were enslaved, laws prevented them from very much of anything, but nothing … [Read more...]
Senator Taylor & women of faith-Milwaukee partner for women’s health event “Healthy Women, Healthy Living”
Senator Lena C. Taylor (D-Milwaukee) and Women of Faith-Milwaukee will be hosting “Healthy Women, Healthy Living,” a women’s health event, to educate women on a number of topics related to their … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is a like tree without roots
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor February is the time of year when we, as African Americans, honor the contributions we have made to the development of the United States and the world. It is a time … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – State of Denial
Speech ignores facts, John Doe; Wisconsin needs new path By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Wisconsin is at a critical juncture in its history. In one short year, the Governor and Legislative … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – A right delayed is a right denied
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. died fighting for workers’ rights and workplace democracy. Every year, we honor his sacrifice and remember that he encouraged us to … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The American Society estimates that, in the U.S. , more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year and over 4,000 women will die of the … [Read more...]