Politicians have created a broken system to undermine free and fair elections in Wisconsin — intentionally carving up our communities, drawing legislative maps so absurd and unequal that the leaders of our state Assembly, Senate and Congress are all but predetermined.
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OPINION: How we can reclaim democracy in Wisconsin
One thing is clear: Both parties are guilty of drawing the maps in favor of their political party rather than their constituents. We must do better.
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OPINION: Not everyone is in a rush to be vaccinated. Here’s why.
President Joe Biden declared that by May, all adults will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. But not everybody wants one, and there’s a reason why.
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OPINION: Don’t use my Black ancestors’ history as a weapon to justify inequities during this pandemic
If we know that Black folks in Milwaukee are the most incarcerated, have the lowest wealth and wages, live in predatory housing and have no real access to health care and fresh food, why did it take so long for us to be prioritized?
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OPINION: ‘I’m done keeping my head down’: Why we must stop the hate against Asian Americans (and everyone else)
Violence against Asians, or anyone else yoked with a group identity, is unacceptable. All human beings share an equal capacity to harm or heal. Violence happens when we convince ourselves otherwise.
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OPINION: The road to being an ally for racial equity begins with a stop in front of the mirror
For white people, especially those who say they are committed to racial equity in this country, it is impossible to show up around this work powerfully and authentically without coming to terms with your whole self — and that includes the parts of yourself that are rooted in racism.
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OPINION: What have we learned one year into the pandemic? Five residents share their observations.
On March 12, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency because of COVID-19. We asked our neighbors what lessons they’ve learned about their community, their city and themselves during the pandemic.
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Read the winning entries from the inaugural Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest
The Milwaukee County Transit System sponsored the first-ever Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest, asking high school students to respond to the Parks quote, “Each person must live their life as a model for others.’’ We’ve collected the three winning essays by MPS high school seniors.
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OPINION: ‘When your existence is a direct threat to the status quo’: My journey to the Fire and Police Commission
New Fire and Police Commissioner Amanda Avalos reflects on the challenging nomination process, her vision for her role and what she’s learned so far.
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OPINION: Local Black history every Milwaukeean should know
Rick Banks, Annia Leonard and Dom Portis pay tribute to Milwaukee’s rich Black history, sharing people, places and projects they want you to know about.