By Jeremy Mitchell Recently I read that Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said that the assembly would, “…introduce legislation to correct the discriminatory laws on the books and pass … [Read more...]
The Judicial Failures of School Desegregation in the United States (Part One)
By LaKeshia N. Myers I have always been fascinated with the colloquialism of “Midwest nice”—I think it is one that has clothed the Midwest with a sense of entitlement. Historically, when one … [Read more...]
When Do We Admit Biden’s Doing A Great Job?
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Recently, on the floor of the Senate, my republican colleagues spoke robustly about the “one-time” surplus of money that we had in the state … [Read more...]
Reparations and the Contributions of Lazy Economists
BlackEconomics.org® We are often reminded of the “Chicago School” adage: “If it exists, then it must be efficient; otherwise, it wouldn’t exist.” To prove true, this saying must rest, inter alia, on … [Read more...]
Importance of Advancing Mental Health and Substance use Disorder Benefit Parity
By Lisa M. Gomez Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) In 2008, Congress passed a law requiring health plans and insurance companies to treat individuals … [Read more...]
Statement from Ellen Gilligan and Vincent Lyles on the Legislature’s Passage of a 2023-25 State Budget
(Milwaukee, WI) We are deeply disappointed by the legislature’s decision to pass a 2023- 25 state budget that doesn’t include state funding for the proven, effective Child Care Counts program. This … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Budget 2023: Tableau in Politique
By LaKeshia N. Myers Like sands in the hourglass, the last few days in the state capitol have been intense. With the state budget passing along party lines, the bill headed to the governor’s … [Read more...]
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor These days, I can barely catch my breath. One far reaching legislative decision or policy proposal after another has been introduced/passed. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers are Playing Wining Baseball!
By Charles Collier The Milwaukee Brewers are playing winning baseball under the tutelage of Craig Counsell. Craig has been the Brewer’s manager since 2015. He is a hometown kid, humble and is a … [Read more...]
Addressing Racist Media Stereotypes
BlackEconomics.org® Introduction Do emotional movie scenes motivate tears? Has the slow but methodical increase in mass shootings of Black Americans over the last few years numbed you to recent … [Read more...]
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