By Dr. Javier Tapia This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Given the Chance, Republicans Did as Little as Possible
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor GOP Controlled Legislature Passes State Budget Riddled with Problems Every election cycle, we tell community members that elections have … [Read more...]
The Enemy within the State: How the GOP-Led State Legislature Continues to Malign Milwaukee
By LaKeshia N. Myers When faced with necessary encounters, war must always be considered a viable option to challenge one’s enemy. While I believe it shouldn’t be used as a first level defense, … [Read more...]
Culture vs. Business
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Wisconsin Senate Votes on Hair Braiding Bill Hairstyles come and go, but in all its forms, braids have withstood the test of time. Traced … [Read more...]
Milwaukee vs. Everybody: An Inconvenient Truth
By LaKeshia N. Myers Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the largest and most racially diverse city in the state of Wisconsin. Comprised of nearly 600,000 residents, the City of Milwaukee and the … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Students Deserve the Best
By State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor As I reflect on my 41 years in education, I am reminded of how crucial it is for all young people to have the support and resources they need to … [Read more...]
‘We’re done’: Democratic Party of Wisconsin Is Over Sen. Ron Johnson
By Felesia Martin Vice Chair Democratic Party of Wisconsin The fact that Ron Johnson thought the African American community would forgive everything he did to prevent Juneteenth from becoming … [Read more...]
A Carbon Tax Will Make Infrastructure Sustainable
By Austin Ramirez Wisconsin's infrastructure needs a makeover. More than 80% of our state's roads are in poor condition -- making them the worst in the nation. We'll need $13 billion over the next … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Day is a Federal Holiday…Finally
By Alex Lasry All Americans will be celebrating Juneteenth as an official federal holiday this year despite Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson’s best efforts to stop that from happening. Last year, … [Read more...]
Ain’t Gonna Let No Body Turn Me Round
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Juneteenth Observance Goes National When I was in middle school, a television miniseries based on Alex Haley’s book “Roots” offered me the … [Read more...]
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