By Hayley Crandall Eric Ward, activist and executive director at the Western States Center, shared his expertise on the relationship between white nationalism and antisemitism during the Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Day 3 of Derek Chauvin Trial: ‘I Don’t Respect What You Did,’ Says Witness
By Mel Reeves Minnesota Spokesman Recorder If the trial of Derek Chauvin, charged with the murder of George Floyd, was a sporting contest with the score kept at the day’s end, the score would … [Read more...]
To Filibuster or Not to Filibuster?
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Should This Still Be A Question If you turn on any local or cable news show right now, you’re likely to hear people talking about the … [Read more...]
Time is Money: Exploring the 21st Century Poll Tax Levied by the Georgia G.O.P.
By LaKeshia N. Myers When I was a classroom teacher, to explain the inequity of poll taxes and other ballot-blocking measures that were used in the Jim Crow south, I would give my students the … [Read more...]
The American Rescue Plan Can Invigorate our City and Change Lives in Milwaukee
By Mayor Tom Barrett On March 11 President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act. Most Americans are familiar with the plan’s third $1,400 stimulus check, extended unemployment … [Read more...]
The Give and Take of Police Reform
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor It’s Not Perfect But It’s Progress Last year, I came across a report entitled “The Evolution of Modern Use-of-Force Policies and the Need … [Read more...]
Are Your Edges on Life Support?: Weaving Our Way into a World of Trouble
Last week, the state assembly passed Assembly Bill 12, which specifies that a person does not need to obtain a barbering or cosmetology license in order to perform natural hair braiding; something … [Read more...]
Measured Response Required By Both Sides
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor State Bill Seeks to Punish Those That Defund Police This week, there is an ongoing jury selection in the case of former Minneapolis police … [Read more...]
In Times like These, We Need Common Sense
Having grown up in the Baptist church, I have an affinity for music from the “golden age” of gospel. As a child, my mother and grandmother, would listen to the music of Clara Ward, Sister Rosetta … [Read more...]
“March In” Is Not the Answer
By Howard Dean All Democrats and many Republicans are committed to making prescription drugs more affordable. There is one strategy that is likely to make things worse: overriding patents on … [Read more...]
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