By State Representative, Leon D. Young We all remember the bravado and vigor of Scott Walker’s remarks the night that he was elected as governor. Mr. Walker proudly declared that “Wisconsin was … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Contrary to popular belief, African-Americas are and have been groundbreaking, innovative and miraculous scientists, researchers and doctors. This is evidence that we … [Read more...]
Washington Post’s Coleman named first UWM Alumni Fellow
Milton Coleman, senior editor of the Washington Post, has been selected as the first University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Fellow. The new Alumni Fellows program recognizes eminent alumni who have … [Read more...]
Open letter to the community from Sen. Spencer Coggs
I have served this city for 29 years as a State Senator and State Representative and my integrity has never been questioned. Yet, in recent days there have been news accounts that have dragged my name … [Read more...]
It’s about you, that’s why I’m running… keeping families, neighborhoods, and Milwaukee County first!
On Saturday November 5, 2011 Team Priscilla Elizabeth Coggs-Jones officially kicked off the candidacy by talking to over 200 residents doing door to door in the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Ridiculous state of denial
By State Representative, Leon D. Young From Russ Limbaugh to Karl Rove, and in most Conservative circles in between, Republicans now find themselves in a new defensive position – discrediting … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor African Americans have always had a strong connection to the arts. When our ancestors were enslaved, laws prevented them from very much of anything, but nothing … [Read more...]
Constitutional Amendment to stop the lynching of democracy
By Dr. Benjamin Chavis NNPA Columnist The growing Occupy the Dream movement for economic equality and empowerment emerging across the United States has correctly determined that one of its … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – The Super Bowl in the context of Right-to-Work Legislation
By State Representative, Leon D. Young As you probably know, the Super Bowl is scheduled to be played this Sunday, February 5 in Indianapolis,Indiana. The big game (Super bowl XLVI) is a … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is a like tree without roots
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor February is the time of year when we, as African Americans, honor the contributions we have made to the development of the United States and the world. It is a time … [Read more...]
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