By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Every December, we celebrate the story of a child born in a manger. We adorn nativity scenes with soft light and warm sentiment, but we rarely linger on the truth of … [Read more...]
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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Trump: Whoville’s New Nemesis
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant Donald Trump’s performance during his recent public address brought to mind a familiar holiday figure, “The Grinch.” Just as the furry green villain stood … [Read more...]
November Jobs Report Shows Rising Unemployment and Worsening Outlook for Black Workers
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent The U.S. labor market showed further signs of strain in November, with new federal data revealing rising unemployment, steep losses … [Read more...]
A Century After Pioneering Work Release, Wisconsin Corrections Officials Don’t Track how Many Prisoners Participate
Wisconsin was the first state to let some incarcerated people work in the community, allowing them to save money and pay for room and board. Today, prisoners say there aren’t nearly enough of these … [Read more...]
How Repairers of the Breach’s Clothing Bank Supports Milwaukee’s Most Vulnerable
By Jonathan Aguilar Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, CatchLight Local This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on … [Read more...]
Rural America Faces the First Cut as ACA Support Hits a High
By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent Out across the long stretches of the country—where the roads narrow, the hospitals disappear, and the winters sit heavy—health … [Read more...]
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Seizures and Sinkings: Trump’s Troubled Maritime Policy
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant I have a simple question: If you can board a tanker, why do you need to sink/AKA “blow up/AKA “kill everybody” on fishing boats? While we grapple with … [Read more...]
‘We Don’t Turn Anyone Away’: Wisconsin’s Free Clinics Fill Gaps as Thousands Expected to go Uninsured
By Addie Costello WPR/Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and republished by Wisconsin Watch and WPR. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to note the U.S. Senate’s rejection on … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Public Schools Plans Audit to Look at how it Serves Students with Disabilities
By Alex Klaus 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...]
New UW-Madison Major will Teach Students to Bridge Partisan Divides
Young people are flocking to public policy classes at a time when polarization and gridlock can paralyze legislative action. To meet the demand, the La Follette School of Public Affairs will launch … [Read more...]
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