By Gloria Browne-Marshall Not very long ago people of color were murdered with impunity. Schools were segregated by law. Voting resulted in death threats. And, then, we changed America. We can … [Read more...]
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CAPITOL REPORT – Did the state overreach in the Zimmerman Case?
By State Representative Leon D. Young If you are like most Americans, you are probably either talking or have an opinion about the George Zimmerman trial. And, based on the actual presentation … [Read more...]
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In solidarity with Trayvon Martin’s Family
Trayvon Martin’s murder was an opportunity for the country to reaffirm its principles to equal protection for all under the law. With a different verdict, this case could have marked a turning point … [Read more...]
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An economic divide is growing in our cities
By Jesse Jackson What is the plan for our nation’s cities? Are they simply to simmer with a growing divide between the affluent financial district and the impoverished slums? Will another … [Read more...]
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CAPITOL REPORT — The Age of ALEC
By State Representative Leon D. Young First and foremost, what is ALEC? ALEC is an acronym for the American Legislative Exchange Council. It should be noted that ALEC is not a lobby; it is not … [Read more...]
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Sandy’s Standpoint — Wisconsin Republicans’ backwards budget
By State Representative Sandy Pasch Wisconsin Republicans have turned their backs on everyday Wisconsin families in favor of extreme partisan ideology in Act 20, the recently enacted 2013-2015 state … [Read more...]
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Blacks, gays, and justice
By Gloria J. Browne-Marshall On his long march for voting rights Dr. Martin Luther King said, “the arc of the moral universe is long. But, it bends toward justice.” Years later, justice hovers … [Read more...]
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Capitol Report — Really?!
By State Representative Leon D. Young The U.S. Supreme Court handed down two landmark decisions last week, which can only be described as a “mixed bag” by those on the Left of the political … [Read more...]
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Legislatively Speaking — Freedom will never be free
By State Senator Lena C. Taylor As we celebrate America’s independence this July 4th, I am reminded of a few wise words from the great civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King … [Read more...]
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CAPITOL REPORT — Voodoo budget
The Democrats and Republicans convened last week and focused their attention on passing the state budget (Assembly Bill 40). Based on their stark and conflicting depictions of the bill, it was hard … [Read more...]
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