By State Representative, Leon D. Young The Republican-controlled Legislature has made no bones about its blatant disdain for certain groups of the electorate. Based on the restricting voting … [Read more...]
“For Dr. King: Learn to Dream”
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall It was 46 years ago that an assassin took the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.. It was April 4, 1968. He gave his life implementing a plan for a better future. He … [Read more...]
Laura Gramling Perez is best choice for Branch 32 race for judge
This Tuesday, April 1, is not just April Fool’s Day. It’s also Election Day in Wisconsin. In the City of Milwaukee, there are only two competitive races on the ballot – and for most of the city, … [Read more...]
Scott Walker’s enormous job failure hurts Wisconsin families
By Urban Media News The nation is currently undergoing a slow, but steady, recovery from the Great Recession. In 2010, Scott Walker promised Wisconsin would be at the forefront of that recovery … [Read more...]
It’s time to expand voting rights in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a rich tradition of high voter participation in elections, consistently leading the nation voter turnout. In November, 2012, more than 73 percent of eligible voters across the state … [Read more...]
State Republicans attack voting rights again
By Urban Media News Last week, Republicans in Wisconsin put voting rights square in their cross hairs, passing restrictions to end early voting on weekends and pullback early voting hours during … [Read more...]
Capitol Report – Raise the Minimum Wage
By State Representative, Leon D. Young The minimum wage is a hot-button issue for politicians and economists alike. So, what are some the arguments that make the case for raising the minimum … [Read more...]
Editorial in response to My Brother’s Keeper Initiative
Dear Editor, The Center for Self-Sufficiency (the Center) lauds President Obama’s recently announced initiative called My Brother’s Keeper. With the support of the President and several … [Read more...]
Privatized bus service experience in Denver, CO
I have been watching with interest the debate brewing in Milwaukee as it relates to contracted bus service. I thought I would share with your city, the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD), … [Read more...]
Give Common Core a chance to work
By Urban Media News In 2010, Wisconsin joined 45 states across the country to adopt the Common Core educational standards for what students should learn in english and math. The standards won’t … [Read more...]
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