By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This past week, President Obama’s health care law was finally ruled constitutional. This is fantastic news. At least, it is for any American who has struggled to pay … [Read more...]
Wisconsinites celebrate second year of smoke-free bars and restaurants
By Edgar Mendez It’s undeniable. Wisconsinites enjoy their smoke-free air, especially in bars and restaurants. A recent Rasmussen Reports public opinion survey of 500 likely voters has shown … [Read more...]
False victory
By Gloria J.Browne-Marshall, J.D./M.A. A recent New York Times/ CBS poll indicated Americans are deeply concerned about immigration policies. In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – African American Music Appreciation Month
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Every year since his inauguration, President Obama has made an announcement proclaiming June as African American Music Appreciation Month. The proclamation intends … [Read more...]
Capitol Report – The Supreme Court and Presidential Politics
By State Representative, Leon D. Young This week, the United States Supreme Court stands on the precipice of rendering a historic landmark decision when it weighs in on President Barack Obama’s … [Read more...]
Respect and appreciate the past by ushering in the future
Allow Sydney Hih to be demolished By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs As the Common Council member who has the privilege and the honor of representing the 6th Aldermanic District which encompasses a … [Read more...]
Rodney King symbolized police brutality
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Rodney King would be the first to tell you that he was no Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X. His lifelong bout with alcohol and drugs – battles that he … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Juneteenth Day
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor This last Tuesday was Juneteenth Day, the annual commemoration of emancipation. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas. More than two years after the Emancipation … [Read more...]
Open letter from State Rep. Elizabeth Coggs
Larry Miller, vice president of the Milwaukee Public School Board chose to blog about me in his blog. He stated nonfactual information in his blog about me. I wrote an open letter to him and the other … [Read more...]
Capitol Report – A post Father’s Day reflection
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Children have two parents for a reason. Granted, it’s a biological necessity, in terms of procreating the species. But, just as important, two parents … [Read more...]
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