By Dr. Lyah Holmes Nurse practitioner and public health advocate in Milwaukee This week, Wisconsin surpassed 150,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,500 lives lost to the virus–– shocking and … [Read more...]
Whatever It Takes, Make a Plan to Vote
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The 2016 presidential election was decided by 77 electoral votes. While that may seem like a lot, the devil is in the details. Upon further … [Read more...]
No Justice, No Peace
By LaKeshia N. Myers As a teacher of American history, I teach my students that protest is an American concept. In fact, the power of protest is embedded in the fabric of our culture, so much … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Officer Joseph Mensah Decision
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm issued a decision to not pursue criminal charges for Wauwatosa Police Officer, Joseph Mensah, in the fatal February shooting of … [Read more...]
Crime Prevention Starts with Economic Opportunity
By Dr. Carl Wesley I have dedicated my life to fighting for Milwaukee families to gain equitable access to the American dream. For many Black and brown families of Milwaukee this dream will … [Read more...]
Quote By State Senator Lena Taylor
“Today was an example of members of the faith community joining Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in this historic battle for the soul of the nation, and the future of our democracy! As always, our faith … [Read more...]
As They Stand By, We Need to Stand Up
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Yeah, he said it. Doesn’t matter how many times you pressed rewind, the words were clear as day, “Stand back and stand by.” This statement, … [Read more...]
Joe Biden Will Build on Obamacare — Trump Will Repeal It
By State Senator LaTonya Johnson Represents Wisconsin’s 6th Senate District and lives in Milwaukee. COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in Wisconsin. Our hospitals are almost at full capacity. The … [Read more...]
Gaining Equity in “Prime Time”
By LaKeshia N. Myers This past week was rough. It was replete with political posturing from my Republican colleagues, some of whom believe Gov. Evers’ extension of the mask mandate constitutes … [Read more...]
Our Faith In Democracy and One Another is Being Tested
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Separation of state and church. At one time or another, most of us have heard, uttered, invoked, discussed or argued this idea, without fully … [Read more...]
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