ACLU organizer from 53206 inspires others and advocates for change

July 12, 2018 by Abby Ng Leave a Comment

Sean Wilson, ACLU of Wisconsin’s new Smart Justice organizer, is using his experiences in 53206 and prison to help him mentor youth and improve the criminal justice system.

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Officials ramp up awareness campaign after two suspected synthetic marijuana-related deaths

July 5, 2018 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

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Two deaths and dozens of hospitalizations in Milwaukee have been linked to the synthetic drug ”K2” recently.

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Residents struggle to overcome state’s tough expungement laws

June 25, 2018 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

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A recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report highlighted several barriers to expungement of criminal records in the state and identified several policy solutions that could help improve job prospects for thousands.

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Who was Juan Bernal?

June 22, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Friends and associates reflect on slain poet’s impact as police continue search for killer.

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Banks earn millions from bonds issued to settle MPD brutality cases, new report finds

June 19, 2018 by Edgar Mendez 3 Comments

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The city of Milwaukee borrowed an estimated $26 million in “police brutality bonds,” allowing banks and investors to collect $3.9 million in fees and interest from 2008-2017, according to a new report.

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Community leaders call for MPD reforms following Sterling Brown arrest

June 14, 2018 by Abby Ng 1 Comment

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After a pattern of police misconduct, including Sterling Brown’s arrest, community leaders call for policy and culture changes in MPD.

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Vigil sparks conversation about relationship between shootings, domestic violence

June 8, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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A vigil at the Sojourner Family Peace Center honored survivors and victims of gun violence, while advocating for stricter gun policies.

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As opioid death toll rises, task force releases plan to combat epidemic

May 21, 2018 by Edgar Mendez 4 Comments

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A preliminary plan to reduce the number of drug overdose deaths has been released by the City-County Opioid, Heroin, and Cocaine Task Force. The pace of drug- related deaths in Milwaukee County is similar to last year’s, which hit an all-time high.

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Community members redouble effort to promote safe driving on Northwest Side

May 18, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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Community members gathered recently at the corner of 35^th Street and Capitol Drive to promote safer driving at the intersection, which the alderman says is the most dangerous in the state of Wisconsin.

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American Red Cross, Harley-Davidson partner to install fire alarms in homes

May 7, 2018 by Margaret Cannon Leave a Comment

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Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Harley-Davidson for the “Sound the Alarm, Save a a Life” campaign. The event was part of a national effort to install 100,000 free smoke alarms in 16 days.

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ACLU organizer from 53206 inspires others and advocates for change

Officials ramp up awareness campaign after two suspected synthetic marijuana-related deaths

Residents struggle to overcome state’s tough expungement laws

Who was Juan Bernal?

Banks earn millions from bonds issued to settle MPD brutality cases, new report finds

Community leaders call for MPD reforms following Sterling Brown arrest

Vigil sparks conversation about relationship between shootings, domestic violence

As opioid death toll rises, task force releases plan to combat epidemic

Community members redouble effort to promote safe driving on Northwest Side

American Red Cross, Harley-Davidson partner to install fire alarms in homes

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