Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young In the aftermath of Milwaukee’s deadliest month in 25 years, Mayor Tom Barrett announced that the city will double down by hiring more … [Read more...]
There’s Something In the Water
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Does it matter that there might be lead in your drinking water? Yes. Lead laterals beneath the city streets pump potentially dangerous … [Read more...]
Our Community’s Pain isn’t your Photo Op: Some Needed Advice for Donald Trump
by Congresswoman Gwen Moore Last week, before a primarily white audience in Dimondale, Michigan, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made the following pitch to African Americans: … [Read more...]
There are Real Consequences in this Presidential Election – Part 3
Rahim Islam is a National Speaker and Writer, Convener of Philadelphia Community of Leaders, and President/CEO of Universal Companies, a community development and education management company … [Read more...]
Black Voters Have Plenty to Lose with Trump
Race — always a subtext in American politics — has moved center stage in this year’s presidential campaign. Republican Donald Trump called Democrat Hillary Clinton a “bigot.” Clinton responded by … [Read more...]
Why Does It Always Take a Crisis?
Capitol Report By State Representative, Leon D. Young Allow me to begin this week’s column in a highly unusual manner for me -- by that I mean commending Governor Scott Walker for his recent … [Read more...]
Creating Pipelines and Pathways to Opportunity
Legislatively Speaking By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Destruction or dependency, not an option Governor Scott Walker recently announced $4.5 million for economic development in Milwaukee in … [Read more...]
Trump’s Offensive Appeals to Communities of Color Backfire
By Urban Media News In the latest bizarre shift of his campaign strategy, Donald Trump has recently sought to portray himself as a champion of African Americans and Latinos. Mr. Trump began his … [Read more...]
Self-Insurance Will Save Wisconsin
By Tom Doney It's belt-tightening season in Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker recently signed a bill requiring that state agencies submit plans to reduce their 2017 budgets by 5 percent. The … [Read more...]
Elected Officials Must Do Their Homework, Too
By Shauntay Nelson I’ve dedicated both my personal and professional life to making the city I love a thriving community that uplifts all of its citizens – especially our young people. Like … [Read more...]
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