President Donald Trump had the nerve to hold a campaign rally in Milwaukee, WI tonight where he no doubt continued to spew his usual racist, transphobic, abelist, xenophobic, misogynistic, and classist rhetoric. We, the people of Milwaukee, want no part of it.
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OPINION: MPS referendum: ‘We have an opportunity to make our city stronger’
The president of the Milwaukee Board of School Director writes: “What we have before us is an opportunity that we have not had in a generation.“
OPINION: Celebrating the holidays: Continuing the tradition of ‘Los Tres Reyes Magos’ (the Three Kings)
Learn why “Los Tres Reyes Magos,” or the Three Kings, means much in the Latino community.
OPINION: Celebrating the holidays: ‘Maintaining a collective memory of our Hmong homeland’ through the Hmong New Year
Lo Neng Kiatoukaysy reflects on the cultural significance of the Hmong New Year for the local community — especially for youth — as well as his personal connection to the annual event.
OPINION: Celebrating the holidays: It ‘gives us a sense of belonging’: Kwanzaa with Clayborn Benson III
Clayborn Benson III, founding director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, reflects on the core ideas of Kwanzaa and his 31st year celebrating with the community.
OPINION: Celebrating the holidays: Why we celebrate Hanukkah
Harriet McKinney shares her personal connection with Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah, and the different ways she and her family celebrate.
OPINION: Driving me mad: Here are 10 ‘new rules’ of the road
Rick Deines offers a tongue-in-cheek set of “new rules” for the roads in Milwaukee, reflecting some of the new norms for driving that have developed in recent years.
OPINION: Celebrating the holidays: The making of a Las Posadas community celebration
Jesus Nañez shares his personal connection with Las Posadas and why he and his wife are creating a community celebration this year at their event space.
OPINION: Here’s how Milwaukee can truly benefit from the Democratic National Convention. (Hint: It’s not by bringing more big conventions downtown.)
Barbara Richards questions the benefit of a massive downtown convention and proposes investments that could both be environmentally conscious and help those who need it most.
OPINION: Milwaukee gives thanks: Four shout-outs to those who stand out
Without a doubt, Milwaukee has its share of problems. But we also have so much to be thankful for. With this in mind, we asked four residents: “What is a person, project, organization, institution or movement that you are thankful for that’s making an impact in Milwaukee?”
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